A recent poll conducted by the polling institute Forsa indicates that a majority of German citizens do not approve of the federal government’s plans to further raise the supplementary contribution for childless individuals in the long-term care insurance scheme. According to the findings, 54 percent of the public find the proposed increase unjustified, while 42 percent deem it fair. These figures come from Forsa’s “Trendbarometer,” which surveyed 1,002 individuals on October 2nd and 5th.
When examining the results through the lens of political allegiance, the assessment shifts considerably for supporters of the major political parties. In contrast to the general public, the opinions of these loyalists are more favorable to the planned increase. Specifically, 55 percent of Union supporters and 51 percent of SPD supporters view the rise as justified. This perception of fairness was also predominant among the Green party’s constituents, with 57 percent offering this assessment.
Significant opposition, however, was strongest among certain demographics. The critical stance was particularly pronounced among people aged 30 to 44, where 62 percent considered the increase unfair. This extreme sentiment was magnified within the AfD voter base, with 75 percent of that group opposing the plan. Conversely, the opinion among those aged 60 and older was evenly divided; 48 percent found the increase justified, matched by 48 percent who found it unreasonable.
