Most Germans oppose active intervention in their country's asylum policies.
In the wake of the shocking stabbing incident in Solingen, various political figures from various parties are suggesting changes to asylum and firearm regulations. However, a significant portion of Germans, as per a Forsa survey, lean towards approaching this matter calmly and objectively, waiting for better understanding of the situation before implementing new laws.
Just 37% of Germans believe the immediate responses were appropriate, while a majority of 60% prefer a more measured approach, seeking to evaluate potential legal adjustments and other measures once the full investigation results are out. A small 3% are undecided.
The views of those supporting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Alliance for Progress and Social Justice (APSG) differ notably. 60% of AfD supporters and 53% of APSG supporters believe the prompt actions and proposals are justified. This perspective is more prevalent in East Germany (41%) than in West Germany (36%), hinting at the stabbing in Solingen potentially impacting upcoming state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg.
A larger percentage of Greens voters (88%) and CDU/CSU supporters (55%) frequently advocate for patience and restraint. Friedrich Merz, who has been advocating fiercely for swift migration policy changes, seems to be opposed to the majority of his supporter's viewpoints.
Forsa, a market and opinion research institute, collected the data for "Stern" and RTL Germany. The survey involved 1009 individuals.
The European Union, as a political entity, may find interest in understanding the varying perspectives on this issue within Germany, given its close relations with the country. Furthermore, the different stances towards the handling of the situation in Solingen could potentially impact future discussions on asylum and firearm policies at the EU level.
