Majority of Germans Back Ukraine Territory Concession for War's Ending
In a recent survey, a slight majority of German citizens have expressed support for Ukraine conceding occupied territories to Russia in order to achieve peace in the ongoing conflict. Approximately 52% of Germans back this stance, while around 36% oppose such concessions, primarily comprising supporters of the Green party [4][5][1].
This public sentiment contrasts sharply with the official German government position led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz remains firm in demanding action from Moscow and insists on strong security guarantees, vehemently opposing the idea of Ukraine ceding territory without clear security outcomes [1]. This division has created a significant political divide within Germany regarding the Ukraine war strategy [1].
Despite the public's leanings, the German government continues to provide extensive support to Ukraine, including military, financial, humanitarian, and diplomatic aid. The government is also committed to Ukraine’s EU accession and security reforms, reinforcing their official stance of supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and defense against Russian aggression [2].
The survey did not provide information about the opinions of other countries, besides Germany, on the territorial concessions to Russia. Nor did it delve into the potential consequences of territorial concessions on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Significant portions of CDU/CSU (42%) and SPD (47%) supporters also support territorial concessions.
Interestingly, only among AfD supporters does a relative majority (35%) believe in former US President Donald Trump's influence in persuading Russian President Vladimir Putin to achieve a nationwide ceasefire [1]. However, the survey did not provide information about any negotiations or agreements regarding the return of the occupied territories.
The occupied Ukrainian territory is approximately 114,000 square kilometers, which is more than the combined size of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg [3]. The survey did not specify the time frame for the occupation of the Ukrainian territories, nor did it provide information about the impact of the occupation on the local population.
In summary:
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Public Opinion (Majority) | ~52% of Germans support Ukraine conceding territory for peace | | Opposition | ~36% oppose concessions (mainly Greens supporters) | | Political Divide | Chancellor Merz opposes concessions, insisting on Moscow action and security guarantees | | Government Action | Strong military, financial, humanitarian aid to Ukraine, support for EU accession and reforms | | Trump's Influence | Only among AfD supporters does a relative majority (35%) believe in Trump's influence | | Occupied Territory Size | Occupied territory is more than the combined size of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg | | Survey Limitations | No information about other countries' opinions, potential consequences, time frame, or impact on local population |
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