"Discouraged, hesitant, highly cautious and extremely focused on security, with a good dose of fear of the future that is perhaps how many people would characterize "German angst." It is fitting then that numerous studies into fears are conducted only in Germany such as the study "Germans' greatest fears 2025" from insurance company R+V Versicherung, which has scrutinized the worries of the German population since 1992."
"The remarkable result of the latest survey: Germans are becoming less fearful, despite worldwide crises and a tense economic situation. Political scientist at Marburg University, Isabelle Borucki, led the study as a consultant. "It could be a sigh of relief after many years of crisis," she told DW. "People are currently also focusing less on future fears, rather more on the here and now."
R+V Versicherung has tracked German worries since 1992. The latest findings indicate Germans are becoming less fearful overall despite global crises and economic tension. Rising living costs top the list of worries, driven by higher prices for groceries, fuel and power and fears of not having enough money at month-end. Other major concerns include fear of tax increases, welfare cuts and unaffordable housing. Housing affordability remains especially contentious due to high rents and accompanying costs like heating and electricity. Progress in social housing, faster approvals and more affordable home ownership are seen as vital to ease concerns.
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