Surveys Highlight Declining Trust in Governments

Trust in political institutions is declining across various regions, with significant findings indicating a collapse of confidence in Scotland's SNP government, where trust fell from 55% to 45% in just one year. Similarly, an Angus Reid survey revealed that 80% of Canadians perceive political corruption as commonplace, attributing it to recent scandals involving the Trudeau administration. In the UK, a report showed a record high of citizens distrusting politicians' honesty, prompting calls for urgent anti-corruption measures. Meanwhile, in Malta, trust in political parties and government has seen slight improvements, yet still remains low, despite a growing optimism about the country's direction. In Romania, 74% of respondents expressed distrust in influencer recommendations, highlighting a broader skepticism towards endorsements and marketing. These trends reflect a common theme of eroding public trust in governance and authority figures across different nations.