00:00Germany is at a crossroads, grappling with fears of war, political instability, and economic challenges.
00:06Here's what a new survey reveals about what's keeping Germans awake at night.
00:11First on their minds, Russia.
00:1465% of Germans fear President Vladimir Putin might attack other European countries after Ukraine.
00:21This fear looms as a stark reminder of how close the threat feels to home.
00:26But it's not just war.
00:28Germany's economy has slipped into a recession, with inflation and job concerns piling up,
00:33adding to an already tense national mood.
00:36And then, political upheaval.
00:39Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed, forcing early elections in February 2025.
00:46Confidence in politicians is plummeting, with a sharp rise in fears about political uncertainty.
00:52Who's likely to take the reins?
00:54Friedrich Merz of the conservative CDU is leading the polls.
00:58But even his approval rating sits at just 28%, a clear sign of voters' unease.
01:04Meanwhile, other candidates like Robert Habeck of the Greens and Olaf Scholz lag behind,
01:09with far-right leader Alice Weidel trailing further, highlighting deep divisions in German politics.
01:15And what about Ukraine?
01:17Most Germans support continued aid, but 39% think the country is sending too many arms.
01:23A slight majority believes peace may require Ukraine to cede territory, a controversial stance.
01:29With elections on the horizon, political uncertainty rising, and fears of war lingering,
01:35Germany faces critical questions about its future.
01:38What do you think?
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