Over Half of Germans Would Leave the Country Over Migration and Economy
27th May 2025
Germans have had enough of one bad government after another, and most are now looking to escape—not just from Germany, but from the entire EU.
According to a new YouGov poll published a few days ago, 31% of Germans would “definitely” emigrate if work, financial, or personal factors didn’t stand in their way. Another 27% said they would likely or very likely leave as well, while only 37% said they would likely or definitely stay in Germany even if given the chance to relocate.
Among the reasons for this growing dissatisfaction, the highest ranking are migration (61%) and the cost of living (41%). Over a third of respondents also said the idea of emigration has crossed their minds more often in recent months.
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