Karlsruhe: Every second person expects more political pressure on the Federal Constitutional Court
A clear majority of those surveyed still consider the Federal Constitutional Court to be independent. However, skepticism is growing, especially among AfD voters.
A survey by YouGov for the Deutsche Presse-Agentur found that 50% of eligible voters in Germany expect politicians to try to influence the Federal Constitutional Court's decisions more in the coming years. The court still enjoys relatively high trust, with 66% of respondents saying they trust it, compared to 29% for the federal government and 38% for the Bundestag.
However, trust is lower among Alternative for Germany (AfD) voters, with only 34% trusting the court and 46% believing it is independent. The survey of 2,161 eligible voters was conducted from September 11-14 and is representative of eligible voters in Germany aged 18 and over.
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