Economy overtakes migration as Germany's top concern

A new survey shows Germans now view the economic situation as the most pressing problem. The economy has overtaken migration as the central issue.

According to the latest Infratest dimap poll for the ARD Deutschlandtrend, only 13 percent rate Germany's economic situation positively. That is seven percentage points lower than in January. 85 percent describe it as less good or bad. 27 percent of respondents name the economic situation as the most important task for politics. This is followed by immigration and asylum at 21 percent and social injustice at 18 percent. The survey was conducted on June 1 and 2 among 1326 eligible voters. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius achieved the highest satisfaction rating among politicians at 54 percent.

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