"Worldwide, autocracies are on the rise, populists are gaining momentum, democratic societies are under pressure. Wars, inflation, fear of economic decline are causing great uncertainty. The "Germany-Monitor 2025" shows that the vast majority of Germans believe in democracy, and that support for democracy as a form of government is increasing, especially in the east of the country. This was announced by the Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, Elisabeth Kaiser, in Berlin on Thursday this week:"
"Commissioner Kaiser, however, observed that while 98% of respondents said they believe in the idea of democracy, only 60% said it is currently working well. She noted a marked lack of knowledge about procedural basics of democracy: Only 68% correctly said that democracy means that the government must abide by parliamentary decisions and by the separation of powers. Twenty-one percent of those surveyed were shown to be receptive to authoritarian rule."
A clear majority of Germans express belief in democracy and increasing support for democracy as a form of government, with particularly rising support in eastern regions. While 98% affirm belief in the idea of democracy, only 60% judge it to be functioning well at present. Knowledge of democratic procedures is limited: 68% correctly identify that democracy requires the government to abide by parliamentary decisions and uphold separation of powers. Twenty-one percent show receptiveness to authoritarian rule. Thirty-one percent of respondents nationwide agreed with a statement calling for a single strong party.
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