Why Immigrant Voters Distance from German Parties

A German study conducted by the German Center for Integration and Migration Research has revealed that voters of immigrant backgrounds are gradually distancing themselves from traditional political parties in Germany, particularly among those with roots in Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The study showed that the percentage of those who can imagine voting for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) dropped from 67% to 50% within a year, while for the Social Democratic Party (SPD), it decreased from 71% to 60%. Despite this decline, the SPD still holds the largest potential support base among these voters, followed by the Christian Union. Meanwhile, support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains generally lower, although there has been a noticeable increase among communities with roots in Russia and the former Soviet Union countries. The study confirms that migrant voters' orientations vary depending on the country of origin, age, income, and social factors. They constitute roughly 13% of voting rights in Germany, with this percentage expected to grow in the future, posing a challenge for traditional parties to maintain the trust of this expanding demographic.

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