Deputy Chairman of the police trade union, Ewald Gerk, reaffirmed this position in an interview with Sputnik Germany, saying that the main reasons behind this trend are frustration and the lack of money.
"I have the same feeling as Mr. Grün," Gerk told Sputnik. "When we talk to people, you see that they become more and more disappointed in traditional parties."
Salary is one of the main factors that have caused dissatisfaction among police staff as the set rate is not a subject to indexation.
Salary is one of the main factors that have caused dissatisfaction among police staff as the set rate is not a subject to indexation.
"I understand why people are turning away from traditional parties. They do not feel that they are appreciated," he stressed.
Earlier, Gerk also noted that the German police is lacking staff and can do nothing to prevent future terrorist attacks in the country.
"What sense does it make that there are cameras on every corner, but the pictures themselves are analyzed much later? We need more forces, so that in case of emergency we could help the victims immediately — and not in a few days, when the video will be examined," he said.
According to a recent survey carried out by Forsa, 69% of Berlin residents are afraid of new attacks following the recent terrorist attack on the Christmas market in the German capital.
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