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Survey shows growing pro-Palestine sentiment in Germany and Europe

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A survey by the DAAD Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that public opinion in Germany, France, Great Britain and Poland has shifted further to the disadvantage of Israel and in favor of the Palestinians since 2024.
In Germany, the proportion of pro-Palestine respondents rose from 14 to 19 percent, while support for Israeli security as a German reason of state fell from 45 to 37 percent.
At the same time, Israelis continue to see Germany as their most important European friend.

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Why It Matters

The HU/EF barometer survey has been carried out every two years since 2022 and measures public opinion in Germany, France, Great Britain and Poland about Germany and its foreign policy. The current issue focuses on the impact of the Gaza War on attitudes towards Israel and Palestine, as well as perceived sources of anti-Semitism in Europe.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The proportion of Germans who see Israeli security as a reason of state will continue to decline if the Gaza war continues.
Likely · Within months
In Poland, agreement with the statement that anti-Semitism is a problem will remain below 30 percent.
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

How will the shifting public opinion affect concrete political decisions by the German government?
What long-term consequences does the growing pro-Palestine sentiment have for German-Israeli relations?
Why do more people in Poland disagree with the statement that anti-Semitism is a problem than agree with it?