Survey: the highest trust is in the police and army, the lowest in the Parliament and Government
A recent survey reveals that Lithuanian citizens have the highest levels of trust in the police and army, while trust in the Parliament and Government remains low.
From February 19 to March 2, a survey conducted in Lithuania asked residents about their level of trust in ten different national institutions. The results showed a slight increase in trust for both the Cabinet and police when compared to a prior survey in January, with trust in the police rising to 76% from 73%, and trust in the Government increasing to 35% from 32%. Despite these increases, there are still notable percentages of the population that express distrust, particularly toward the Government and Parliament.
The survey highlights that while the police are regarded with the highest level of trust among the institutions surveyed, with 76% trusting them, there still exists a 21% distrust rate among respondents. The army also enjoys significant support, with 72% of citizens expressing trust. In contrast, the distrust in the Parliament and Government is indicative of ongoing political dissatisfaction among the public, which may reflect a broader sentiment that could influence future political engagements and reforms in Lithuania.
Furthermore, five other institutions in Lithuania reported higher trust levels compared to distrust, with 65% of respondents trusting the Social Security institution "Sodra" and 64% trusting the church. The survey suggests that while certain sectors of government, like the military and police, uphold public confidence, there is a critical need for the Parliament and Government to address underlying issues to rebuild trust and ensure stability within Lithuanian society.