Germans trust traditional media but push for military conscription reforms
A majority of Germans support mandatory conscription screening for women as well, according to the Politikpanel Deutschland survey. The findings come from a recent poll conducted by the University of Freiburg.
The research team led by Professor Uwe Wagschal and Dr. Sebastian Jäckle from the Seminar for Scientific Politics reports that 64 percent of respondents back the reintroduced conscription assessment for young men. Meanwhile, 52 percent advocate extending mandatory screening to women in the future. Additionally, 68 percent believe the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr, need more personnel—both male and female.
The survey also examined trust in media. While younger people in particular rely heavily on social media for political news, fewer than seven percent express trust in these platforms. Public broadcasters and newspapers, however, enjoy the highest confidence, with 58 percent each.
The Politikpanel Deutschland survey collected responses from more than 7,600 participants online in late January and early February.
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