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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News illustration of AfD leading Union by 5 points (27% vs 22%) in German polls, with Chancellor Merz at 15% approval.
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AfD leads Union by five points in latest poll

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The latest RTL/ntv Trendbarometer by Forsa shows the AfD at 27 percent, five points ahead of the Union at 22 percent. The Union records its worst result since December 2021. Approval for Chancellor Friedrich Merz has fallen to a low of 15 percent.

A survey by Appinio for Indeed shows that two thirds of employees in Germany are considering a job abroad.

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The Federal Employment Agency reported that migrants have contributed considerably to safeguarding employment levels in Germany. The increase in employment between June 2014 and June 2025 was borne primarily by foreign national workers.

CSU leader Markus Söder has warned of a political tipping point. If the black-red coalition breaks, many citizens could try something radical and support the AfD.

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New data show job offers for young professionals – university graduates with up to three years of experience – have fallen 30 percent since 2022. IT, consulting, and logistics sectors are hit hardest. Unemployment among academics exceeds three percent for the first time since 2007.

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