A recent study conducted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Demoskopie Allensbach sheds light on how Germans — especially young people — consume political information and how vulnerable they are to misinformation. The findings, although collected in December 2024, remain highly relevant.
The survey shows that public broadcasting continues to be the main news source for 64 percent of respondents, but half also express distrust in the media overall. Among those aged 16 to 35, social media plays a far greater role — with YouTube emerging as a particularly important platform.
Equally notable are the opinions on key political topics. Only 30 percent of respondents expressed support for continued aid to Ukraine, and climate protection met with increasing skepticism. These insights highlight the growing challenge of political communication in a fragmented media environment.
You can explore the full survey results and download the data here: Friedrich Naumann Foundation – Survey on Disinformation