Lower Saxony: Every fourth feels strange in their own country!

Lower Saxony: Every fourth feels strange in their own country!

A real bang in Lower Saxony! An investigation by the Institute for Democracy Research at the University of Göttingen brings to light that every fourth Lower Saxony sometimes feels like a stranger in their own country through the presence of many Muslims. An alarm signal that, according to study director Philipp Harfst, discloses social tensions. In the survey, carried out in the context of the Lower Saxony Democracy monitor, 1,000 people aged 16 and over were interviewed in detail. Migration, the climate crisis and rising energy prices are the top care of the citizens. of course magazine reports that trust in federal politics has fallen dramatically.

Trust melts like a ice cream sundae in the sun! The Lower Saxony are dissatisfied, because in 2021 around 60 percent had confidence in politicians - today it is only 12 percent. A drastic absorption that also affects public service media and the protection of the constitution. According to Islamiq feel ignored, While it was only 37 percent in 2021.

But that's not all that makes headaches. The political landscape shows clear winners and losers. Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Stephan Weil and his cabinet can look forward to a glimmer of hope: 45 percent of those surveyed give you positive reviews. On the other hand, the federal government is with lean 18 percent approval.

social tensions and the role of the media

Another hot iron in the country is the discussion about migration. While three quarters of the respondents reject the return of foreigners when the jobs become scarce, a minority of between 20 and 30 percent of migration -critical statements agrees. Particularly explosive: 28 percent find Germany to be overdated. Philipp Harfst, head of the study, confirms that remigration in Lower Saxony is still not a big topic.

After all, there is a little light at the end of the tunnel. Despite the critical tones, many Lower Saxony do not maintain a closed right -wing extremist world view - only 1.5 percent go in this direction, i.e. less than the West German average of 4.5 percent.

political actors in the test

The political mood can also be read at the sympathy scale: CDU (0.64) and SPD (0.51) still best cut off, while the Greens (-0.32) and FDP (-0.6) get away. The left (-1.66) and AfD (-3.32), on the other hand, fall deep in favor.

No doubt, Lower Saxony faces major challenges. This study shows that citizens not only have great concerns about migration, energy and climate, but are also increasingly alienating from political decision -makers. A wake -up call for everyone involved to regain the trust of people and take their voices seriously!