In western Germany, support for xenophobic statements has risen significantly and is now approaching attitudes in the east. In the country’s eastern states, satisfaction with democracy as it is practiced in Germany is at its lowest level since 2006. In western Germany, support for xenophobic statements has risen significantly and is now approaching attitudes in the east. In the country’s eastern states, satisfaction with democracy as it is practiced in Germany is at its lowest level since 2006. Social Sciences Political science Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories