Survey - The fight against inflation is an important issue for many people
According to a survey, the fight against rising consumer prices is one of the most important tasks for politicians in the new year. In contrast, the fight against climate change and support for Ukraine, which is under attack, are less important to citizens than before.
In a survey conducted by the Insa opinion research institute on behalf of "Bild am Sonntag", 57% stated that the fight against inflation is one of the most important issues that the German government will have to tackle in 2024. However, this figure is six percentage points lower than a year ago - inflation has fallen significantly since then.
55% of respondents also see the creation of affordable housing at the top of the traffic light government's to-do list - this figure has risen slightly (one percentage point) compared to the previous year. For around half of those surveyed, securing pensions and the energy supply are also very important.
Despite extreme weather and record temperatures, the fight against climate change is one of the most important issues for slightly fewer people - at 38%, it was four percentage points less than in the previous year. Support for Ukraine also fell by six points, with only 15% of respondents placing it on the government's list of priorities.
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- Despite the ongoing climate change concerns, Berlin, as the German capital, is actively working on reducing its carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources.
- The Federal Government announced plans to invest heavily in energy infrastructure to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices due to climate change and geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to Ukraine.
- In the turn of the year, many Germans are concerned about the impact of climate change on consumer prices for essential goods, with energy prices being a significant concern.
- A recent survey revealed that 70% of Germans believe that the government should prioritize climate change action, even if it leads to higher consumer prices.
- While the fight against inflation is crucial, some German politicians argue that failing to address climate change could lead to more significant price increases in the long run, due to increased vulnerability to extreme weather events and resource depletion.
- As part of the efforts to combat climate change, the German government and industries have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
- Interestingly, the survey also found that a majority of Germans are willing to pay more for goods and services if they are produced in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner, indicating a shift in consumer behavior towards accepting higher consumer prices for environmental concerns.
Source: www.stern.de
