Germany news: Most Germans plan to skip Halloween

Most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year, although younger adults are much more enthusiastic. Meanwhile, politicians are lining up behind potential candidates to be Germany's next president. Keep up with DW.

• A YouGov poll finds 74% of Germans unlikely to celebrate Halloween
• Half of 18- to 24-year-olds plan to celebrate, with older people less keen
• Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is attracting wide support to become Germany's next president
• Germany is set to elect a successor to Frank-Walter Steinmeier on January 30

Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Wednesday, October 28, 2026:

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