At the same time, however, the desire to continue supporting Ukraine remains at a high level, even though those who believe in its victory over Russia are significantly reduced.
The majority of Germans consider the support package for citizens insufficient in the face of the rapid increase in energy prices, while concern about the economic situation is growing.
At the same time, however, the desire to continue supporting Ukraine remains at a high level, even though those who believe in its victory over Russia are significantly reduced. As for voting intentions, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) continues to lose ground and now falls below 20%.
According to the “Political Barometer” of the second channel of the German public television ZDF, 58% of respondents estimate that the government is doing “too little” to relieve citizens from the consequences of the energy crisis, on the contrary, 30% believe that it is doing ” exactly what is needed”, while 5% estimate that the state gives “too much”.
In the same poll, 40% anticipate that in a year from today their financial situation will be worse, while only 9% expressed this opinion in January. On the contrary, 49% consider their financial situation unchanged (73% in January). An improvement is expected by 10% (16% in January).
In terms of trying to wean off Russian energy, accelerating the use of renewable energy sources is approved by 93% of respondents. 63% agree with extending the operation of nuclear power plants and 61% with the use of lignite.
Despite the increase in prices however, 71% of citizens still agree with supporting Ukraine, with 20% expressing the opposite view. At the same time, only 26% state that they believe in victory over Russia, with 59% answering negatively and 15% not expressing an opinion.
In terms of voting intention, the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) and the Greens share first place with 26%, while the Social Democratic Party loses two points to 19%. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) gathers 12% (+1), the Liberals (FDP) 7% (+1) and the Left 4% (–1), falling short of the 5% threshold required for entry in the Bundestag.
The most popular politicians are top ministers of the Greens: Economy Minister Robert Habeck, Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock, Agriculture Minister Cem Ezdemir. Chancellor Olaf Solz is only in fourth place.
For the coronavirus pandemic, 49% consider the situation “problematic” as “very problematic”, while 50% “not so problematic” or “not at all problematic”. 65% nevertheless state that if a new wave of the pandemic occurs in the autumn, stricter containment measures should be taken. 74% of the respondents consider the closing of schools and 68% the lockdown correct.
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