A survey shows a shocking result of almost two-thirds of Germans believing that Islam doesn’t fit in with their country.

The survey of 1,003 Germans was conducted between 2nd May and 3rd May, by Infratest dimap for broadcaster WDR, showed that the mood has shifted, with 60 percent now saying that Islam does not belong to Germany. It showed 34 percent thought it did belong.

This survey showed is stark indicator of changing attitudes following militant Islamist attacks in Europe and the arrival of more than a million, mostly Muslim, migrants last year.

Former German president Christian Wulff sparked controversy in 2010 when he said Islam belonged to Germany, a comment repeated by Chancellor Angela Merkel last year.

Supporters of the AfD political party protest against German Chancellor Angela Merkel's liberal policy towards Muslims and migrants
Supporters of the AfD political party protest against German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s liberal policy towards Muslims and migrants

Six years ago, 49 percent of Germans agreed with Wulff and 47 percent did not.

Scepticism about the religion was greatest among older people, with 71 percent over the age of 64 believing Islam does not belong to the country.

Germany is home to around four million Muslims, about five percent of the total population, and unease over the religion is on the rise, especially in the wake of deadly Islamic State attacks in Brussels and Paris.

Earlier this month members of the anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany (AfD) backed an election manifesto that says Islam is not compatible with the constitution and calls for a ban on minarets and the burqa.

Just over half of Germans are concerned that the influence of Islam in Germany will become too strong due to the influx of refugees, the Infratest dimap poll showed.

Fears about an Islamist terrorist attack in Germany are also rife, with almost three-quarters of Germans worried about the possibility.