Germany's recent immigration policy changes, including increased border patrols and removing citizenship fast tracks, have sparked significant public concern. As Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU advocates for a 'migration turnaround', respondents express a mix of anxiety and sympathy regarding the government's stance. A consistent theme in the feedback is the troubling political rhetoric surrounding immigration, which some believe could escalate social tensions and empower far-right movements. Many fear being viewed as 'less German' due to this rhetoric, pointing to the potential consequences for foreigners living in the country.
"I'm not worried about [the government's hardening stance towards immigration] per se, but rather about the narrative. Ugly statements like 'we imported antisemitism...' are a sign of scarier things to come!"
"What concerns me more is the rhetoric in the streets against all immigrants, good and bad. If people in the street continue rejecting all immigrants, the government will eventually follow - most probably by empowering far right parties and policies."
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