Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Democracy in Europe
ublic debates about the crisis of democracy have focused on the idea that public support for representative democracy is declining. Satisfaction with democracy and trust in political institutions are said to be eroding among citizens. Are these claims backed by data? We provide an overview using data from the European Social Survey (ESS).
Public debates about the crisis of democracy have focused on the idea that public support for representative democracy is declining. Satisfaction with democracy and trust in political institutions are said to be eroding among citizens. Are these claims backed by data? We provide an overview using data from the European Social Survey (ESS).
