A recent survey by CVVM has shed light on the Czech public’s trust in their political institutions. The findings reveal that President Petr Pavel enjoys the confidence of 53% of the population, positioning him as one of the more trusted figures in the country’s political landscape.
However, it’s the local leaders who truly shine in the public’s eyes. Mayors and municipal councils are the most trusted constitutional institutions, with an impressive 67% and 64% of respondents expressing confidence in them, respectively. This trend underscores the importance of local governance in the Czech Republic.
The survey paints a more challenging picture for other political bodies. The Senate garners trust from 30% of Czechs, while the Chamber of Deputies lags behind at 23%. The government fares slightly better, with 24% of people declaring their trust. These figures suggest a disconnect between national-level politics and public sentiment.
Interestingly, only 13% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the overall political situation. The agency notes that despite some improvement since autumn 2023, trust in the government and the Chamber of Deputies remains significantly lower than levels observed between 2018 and the first half of 2023.
The survey, conducted from July 10 to August 27 with 922 respondents, also revealed demographic trends. Supporters of the current government coalition and those who generally trust institutions tend to be more satisfied or less dissatisfied. Conversely, pensioners, skilled manual workers, and voters of opposition parties like ANO, SPD, or KSČM express higher levels of dissatisfaction.