Survey: Nearly two-thirds of German citizens doubt government reforms

According to a survey conducted by the INSA institute for the Bild newspaper, nearly two-thirds of German citizens are sceptical that the government will be able to carry out the reforms promised this year. Before the Bundestag entered its summer recess in July, the German government approved a reform package covering the taxation system, pensions, healthcare, the labour market, and the economy. On 10 July, the Bundestag passed legislation aimed at cutting healthcare expenditure starting from 2027. However, the poll shows that 65 per cent of Germans believe the federal government will be unable to implement these reforms by 2026. Meanwhile, one-quarter of respondents believe it is possible, while 10 per cent remain uncertain. Approximately 64 per cent of respondents identified the pension system as the sector most in need of reform, followed by the economy (63 per cent) and healthcare (62 per cent). The survey was conducted between 30-31 July among 1,002 individuals. The margin of error for the survey was not provided.