With less than a month until Germany's February federal election, political parties are focusing on engaging voters with immigrant backgrounds, totaling 7.1 million eligible voters. Sociologist Friederike Romer highlights that these voters tend to participate less and show less allegiance to specific parties. The Social Democratic Party has the most potential among this demographic, while the far-right Alternative for Germany is also considered by some. Inflation and economic issues are primary concerns for these voters, a trend parties need to recognize when crafting their platforms.
About 20% of the voters who have a migrant background could see themselves voting for the [far-right Alternative for Germany]. But when we ask immigrant voters which party they believe has the expertise to solve current problems, they answer 'none' more frequently than people without an immigrant background.
The newly formed populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) and the Left Party commonly have higher approval ratings among this demographic, while the Green Party does not fare as well.
Eligible voters with a history of immigration prioritize inflation and economic issues, indicating a shift in political priorities that parties need to address.
An estimated 7.1 million eligible voters, or one in eight German voters, have an immigrant background meaning they, or at least one of their parents, migrated to Germany.
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