Germany aims to generate 80 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, a target that elicits a divided public opinion, according to a recent survey conducted by Forsa for “Stern” magazine.
The poll reveals a near-even split, with 32 percent of respondents believing the country is prioritizing renewable energy “too” strongly, while 34 percent feel it is not prioritizing them “enough”. A further 30 percent consider the current level of investment in renewable energy to be appropriate.
Analysis of the data indicates some demographic variations in opinion. Residents of eastern Germany and notably supporters of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, are somewhat more likely than the average to believe the country is over-investing in renewable sources.
Conversely, individuals under the age of 30, alongside supporters of the Green Party and The Left party, are more inclined than average to view current investment as insufficient.
The findings are based on a telephone survey of 1,003 respondents conducted by Forsa for “Stern” and RTL Deutschland on August 7th and 8th.
