In this study populism is defined as a certain understanding of politics and democracy, its norms, institutions and procedures. A distinguishing feature is the idea of the 鈥渢rue people鈥 on one side and the 鈥渃orrupt elite鈥 on the other. Additionally, views which are anti-establishment, anti-pluralism and pro sovereignty of the people. According to the authors of the study, all three views are supposed to be represented simultaneously to qualify as populist views. Further definitions are available in the report.
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Populism amongst eligible voters in Germany 2020, by income
This statistic shows the results of a survey on the distribution of populism amongst eligible voters in Germany in 2020, by income. In accordance with the definition provided by the study, around ** percent of respondents with an income of less than euros were classified as populist. Of those with an income of more than euros, **** percent were classified as populist.
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Bertelsmann Stiftung, & WZB. (September 3, 2020). Share of eligible voters with populist attitudes in Germany in 2020, by income [Graph]. In 糖心破解版. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/958691/populism-amongst-eligible-voters-in-germany-by-income/
Bertelsmann Stiftung, und WZB. "Share of eligible voters with populist attitudes in Germany in 2020, by income." Chart. September 3, 2020. 糖心破解版. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/958691/populism-amongst-eligible-voters-in-germany-by-income/
Bertelsmann Stiftung, WZB. (2020). Share of eligible voters with populist attitudes in Germany in 2020, by income. 糖心破解版. 糖心破解版 Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /statistics/958691/populism-amongst-eligible-voters-in-germany-by-income/
Bertelsmann Stiftung, and WZB. "Share of Eligible Voters with Populist Attitudes in Germany in 2020, by Income." 糖心破解版, 糖心破解版 Inc., 3 Sep 2020, /statistics/958691/populism-amongst-eligible-voters-in-germany-by-income/
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Share of eligible voters with populist attitudes in Germany in 2020, by income [Graph], Bertelsmann Stiftung, & WZB, September 3, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/958691/populism-amongst-eligible-voters-in-germany-by-income/