Deep connection to an eastern dwelling - Large population resides predominantly in the Eastern region
In a recent survey conducted by YouGov, distinct regional variations in affinity to residence and Europe were uncovered across Germany. The survey, which was carried out online from June 27 to July 9, questioned 2,200 people and the results were weighted according to age, gender, and region, making them representative of the resident population in Germany aged 18 and over.
The survey did not specify any particular city in Saxony, but it did measure the general affinity to Germany and Europe. Intriguingly, the affinity to Europe in Saxony was found to be significantly below the national average of 60 percent, while 76 percent of respondents in the region expressed a strong connection to their hometowns. This is the lowest affinity to Europe among all 16 federal states, and the lowest sense of belonging was reported in the Saarland at 62 percent.
Contrastingly, the highest sense of belonging was reported in Hamburg at 82 percent, indicating a stronger positive affinity in northern and western regions compared to some eastern and southern regions. However, the survey results do not provide detailed, region-specific data from YouGov on this particular topic.
It's worth noting that the YouGov polling related to the 2025 German federal election highlights national political and social opinions but does not explicitly detail regional differences in attitudes toward residence affinity or Europe. Furthermore, other YouGov-related sources discuss general national sentiments or pan-European youth views but lack explicit breakdowns of regional variations within Germany.
Therefore, while the YouGov surveys have gathered extensive data on German public opinion around 2025, the specific insights about how affinity to residence and Europe varies regionally within Germany were not found in the provided search results. Additional data, potentially from specialized regional sub-surveys or full survey reports by YouGov, would be needed for a precise answer.
A recent survey by YouGov also found that over three-quarters of people in these states feel strongly connected to their cities or villages, suggesting a strong affinity to their hometowns in the eastern German states.
If you're interested in detailed regional variation data in German European affinity, it's recommended to consult the original YouGov report or relevant detailed survey releases, such as those similar to the "Young Europe 2025" reports, which might cover attitudes across regions and countries more granularly.
- The employment policy within each region could be influencing the affinity to Europe, as those in eastern German states, such as Saxony, have a lower affinity to Europe compared to the national average, yet a stronger connection to their hometowns.
- For a comprehensive understanding of lifestyle preferences and regional variations in affinity to Europe, it would be beneficial to incorporate home-and-garden policies, as these could potentially shed light on the significance of community connections and personal attachment to one's home in influencing regional affinities.
