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More than three out of four business executives in Germany are convinced that their company\u2019s economic success depends on a stable democracy.<\/p>\n
A survey conducted by polling group YouGov on behalf of the European Movement Germany and released on Sunday showed that 78% of 505 respondents see a link between their firms’ prospects and democratic stability.<\/p>\n
Around 44% regard a stable democracy as an important prerequisite for planning certainty, investment and economic development, while a further 9% classify it as critical to their business.<\/p>\n
The poll surveyed managers and top executives in companies with at least 50 employees across Germany between May 18 and May 27.<\/p>\n
According to the data, just 17% of respondents agreed with the statement that “democratic stability is primarily important for society, but hardly relevant to the company\u2019s economic success.”<\/p>\n
The European Movement \u2013 a non-partisan alliance of organizations campaigning for a united Europe \u2013 also asked respondents to what extent the political influence of parties or political actors who question democratic principles would pose a risk to the economic success of their company.<\/p>\n
Almost two-thirds (62%) said they see this as a risk, while 29% of executives do not.<\/p>\n
While German companies have complained about excessive EU regulations, a clear majority of 58% of the managers surveyed consider Berlin’s membership of the European Union to be beneficial for their company.<\/p>\n
Just over one in 10 (13%) said there were more disadvantages to EU membership, while 27% said the effect was neutral.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n