Germans look anxiously to 2025: Worries about crises and prosperity!

Germans look anxiously to 2025: Worries about crises and prosperity!

Germans are looking forward to the year 2025 with great concern. A current survey commissioned by the Hamburg Foundation for Future Issues shows that 63 percent of those surveyed are looking forward to the new year with fear. In comparison, last year it was only 59 percent Radio Hochstift reported. This development is supported by a similar study by futurologist Horst Opaschowski, in which 64 percent of participants shared this worried attitude. The political crisis and inadequate crisis management combined with growing dissatisfaction with political decision-makers are increasing the population's concerns.

The surveys show that trust in politicians' ability to cope with crises is at an all-time low. While 65 percent of Germans were satisfied with crisis management in 2020, today the figure is only 23 percent. These worrying figures correlate with the growing gap between rich and poor and the precarious economic situation that is affecting many people. The continued rise in the cost of living and the uncertainties surrounding the economic situation contribute to the general fear, such as Wnoz reported.

Personal concerns remain muted

However, despite the general concern, there are also positive signs. Almost half of those surveyed expressed some hope for their personal economic situation. 52 percent said they were less worried about their individual financial situation, even though the economy as a whole is weakening. This increase in confidence could indicate that people have not given up despite the global challenges.