Germans, according to an INSA survey, commonly disclose their voting choices to friends, while individuals with a migrant background tend to keep their preferences private.
In a recent survey, it was found that a majority of German citizens are open about their voting intentions for the upcoming Bundestag election. Half of the respondents shared their current voting preference with friends, while 40 percent chose to keep it to themselves.
The study, conducted by researchers, found that those who are particularly sure of their voting intention are more likely to share it. Those who identify as left or right of center, and those planning to vote for the Greens, the Left Party, and the SPD, were more likely to share their voting preference compared to those who plan to vote for the Union, the AfD, and the FDP.
Interestingly, the study revealed no significant difference in the likelihood of sharing one's voting preference based on the presence or absence of a migration background. However, those with a monthly household net income above 1,000 euros were more likely to share their voting preference with friends. Conversely, those with a monthly household net income below 1,000 euros and those with a migration background mostly kept their voting preference to themselves.
The people who were uncertain about their voting intention and therefore less likely to share their voting intention with friends tended to be those with weaker party affiliations and those who make more last-minute decisions. This general uncertainty in surveys can make opinion poll weighting difficult.
Age, gender, and region did not significantly influence the likelihood of sharing one's voting preference. Those who identify as center were less likely to share their voting preference compared to those who identify as left or right of center.
The study also found that those planning to vote for parties other than the Greens, the Left Party, the Union, the AfD, the FDP, or the SPD did not have a clear pattern in terms of sharing or hiding their voting preference.
The researchers noted that further research is beneficial to understand the reasons behind sharing or hiding one's voting preference in more detail. They suggest that understanding these reasons could provide valuable insights into the political landscape of Germany ahead of the Bundestag election.
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