Most Germans oppose the war in Iran and feel threatened by it.
A new DeutschlandTrend survey shows that most Germans feel threatened by the escalating war in Iran after large-scale US and Israeli airstrikes, with many worried about the broader consequences for global stability and the Middle East.
The survey, conducted by infratest-dimap between March 2 and 4 among 1,317 eligible voters, found that six out of ten Germans consider the US-Israeli offensive against Iran unjustified. Around three-quarters of respondents said they feel threatened by the current global situation.
Public opinion differs along political lines. Only about 48% of voters supporting Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and the conservative bloc of Christlich Demokratische Union and Christlich Soziale Union (CDU/CSU) condemn the attack, while opposition rises to about 82% among voters of left-leaning parties.
Many Germans are also worried about the wider impact of the conflict. Three-quarters fear the war could spread to other countries, while eight out of ten are concerned about disruptions to global trade. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise and affecting fuel costs in Germany.
The poll also shows declining trust in major global powers. Only 15% of Germans view the United States as a reliable partner, while 12% trust Russia. Israel is also viewed skeptically, with nearly seven out of ten respondents saying it is not a trustworthy partner.
Growing global tensions are increasing concerns about Germany’s security. More than three-quarters of respondents now believe the global situation threatens Germany, compared with just over half at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Germany’s coalition government, led by CDU/CSU and the center-left Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (SPD), has been in power for ten months. Chancellor فريدريش ميرتس had promised improvements, but about three-quarters of respondents in the DeutschlandTrend survey say they remain dissatisfied with the government’s performance.