Most people in Germany support democracy, but many are unhappy with how it works

In a representative survey commissioned by broadcaster WDR, 87% of respondents said democracy was a good form of government. At the same time, 63% were dissatisfied with how it currently works.

Right-wing extremism was named as the greatest current threat to democracy by 34% of respondents. Some 71% supported allowing citizens to vote directly on specific political issues at the federal level. On transport, 58% saw the greatest need for action in bus and rail services.