Germany's attitude to immigration is hardening

In the wake of the New Year's Eve attacks on women in Cologne, new research suggests Germany's attitude towards immigration is hardening. A YouGov poll has found that 62 percent of German respondents believe the number of asylum seekers is already too high while only 18 percent say it could be higher. Read more in Statista's latest infographic feature in the Independent.

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This chart asks whether Germany should welcome more asylum seekers or if the number is already too high.

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Does Germany have too many immigrants?
Decisions about asylum applications in Germany 2025
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Do you mostly or completely agree with the following statements (about immigrants in Germany)?*
Distribution of asylum applicants in Germany in 2023, by religion
Are you for or against a immigration law which will regulate the immigration of specialists from countries outside of the EU?
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Number of accepted first instance asylum applicants in Germany from 1st quarter 2014 to 2nd quarter 2019

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