Nearly 74 percent of German citizens are unlikely to participate in Halloween celebrations. These results are based on a recent survey conducted by YouGov. Despite the popularity of this celebration among young people, a high number of Germans are refraining from participating.
Survey Statistics and Age Differences
According to this survey, 74 percent of respondents stated that it is very or somewhat unlikely that they will engage in activities such as dressing up, attending parties, decorating their homes, or handing out candy to children. In contrast, 23 percent said they would likely celebrate in some way, with this figure rising to 50 percent among those aged 18 to 24, while only 11 percent of those aged 55 and older shared this sentiment. The survey included 2,666 adults in Germany and is considered representative of the population.
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Discussion on Presidential Succession
Alongside this issue, political parties in Germany are intensely discussing the succession of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Given that Steinmeier cannot run for a third term, various parties are seeking to find a suitable candidate for this position. Ilse Aigner, the President of the Bavarian Parliament, is recognized as a popular option and has received significant support from various parties.
Aigner belongs to the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), which is the sister party of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz and Aigner also enjoy support from Markus Söder, the Prime Minister of Bavaria. Aigner has also been backed by politicians outside the conservative bloc, including Omid Nouripour, a representative of the Green Party and Vice President of the Bundestag, who emphasized that "we need someone to unite the country at this time."
The Social Democratic parties have also expressed their support for Aigner. Meanwhile, the CDU has stated that it must introduce its own candidate, and sources close to the Chancellor have denied reports of his support for Ines Klaus, who leads the CDU parliamentary group in Hesse.
The election for Steinmeier's successor will take place on January 30. Given that Germany has never had a female president, Aigner's election could signify significant changes in German politics.
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