Despite broad support for democracy, a significant portion of Germans express dissatisfaction with its functioning, with increasing openness to authoritarian ideas especially in East Germany, according to the 2026 Deutschland-Monitor survey.
The Deutschland-Monitor 2025 shows both strong overall support for democracy in Germany and notable openness to authoritarian ideas, with regional and political divisions shaping public opinion.
German experts analyze populism's impact amid controversy over a satirical poem mocking Green Party leaders, highlighting tensions in political discourse.
Ferdinand von Schirach discusses Germany’s eroding trust in institutions, the rise of the AfD, and needed democratic reforms in the post-2008 crisis landscape.
Experts debate Germany's political reform capabilities in light of current challenges.
AfD achieves record popularity in Bavaria amidst rising political polarization in Germany.