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German Journalists' Party Preferences: Greens Lead, AfD Absent from Survey

Study Reveals Political Affiliations of German Media Professionals

Greens Dominate, AfD Not Represented

A recent study has shed light on the political preferences of German journalists, with the Green Party emerging as the clear favorite. The study, conducted by the Institute for Media and Communication Policy (IMKP), surveyed over 1,000 journalists in Germany and found that 41% identified as supporters of the Greens.

The Greens' strong showing in the survey reflects their growing popularity among the German public. In the 2021 federal election, the Greens won 14.8% of the vote, becoming the third-largest party in the Bundestag. The party's environmental and social justice platform has resonated with many voters, especially younger generations.

In contrast to the Greens' strong showing, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was notably absent from the survey. None of the journalists surveyed identified as supporters of the AfD, suggesting that the party has little support within the German media landscape.

The AfD's absence from the survey is particularly striking given its recent electoral successes. In the 2021 federal election, the AfD won 10.3% of the vote, making it the fifth-largest party in the Bundestag. The party's anti-immigration and anti-EU rhetoric has appealed to some voters, but it has also been criticized for its ties to the far right.

The IMKP study provides valuable insights into the political affiliations of German journalists. The Greens' strong showing suggests that the party enjoys widespread support within the media profession. The AfD's absence from the survey, on the other hand, highlights the party's lack of support among journalists.

Further research is needed to explore the reasons behind the Greens' popularity among journalists. It is possible that the party's environmental and social justice platform appeals to journalists' values. It is also possible that the Greens' strong showing in the 2021 federal election has made the party more attractive to journalists.

The IMKP study's findings have implications for the German media landscape. The Greens' strong showing suggests that the party may be able to influence media coverage in its favor. The AfD's absence from the survey, on the other hand, suggests that the party may have difficulty getting its message out through the media.