The global economic crisis has played a key role in the downfall of the image of European leaders which, according to a representative sample of citizens of five of the most populous EU countries are the real culprits of the decline, not only economic, democracy on the continent . Mistrust, fear and disillusionment are the most common feelings among the population to the idea that governments are able to ferry down their country out of crisis.
This was revealed by a survey conducted in Great Britain, Poland, Spain, France and Germany by the British newspaper The Guardian together at the ICM. 5,000 people of working age have answered online questions about their political and economic situation. The research shows a picture of a population while relying on liberal values \u200b\u200band institutions of the Union, is hostile to the economic strategies of states and very wary of their political leaders, often considered inappropriate to solving problems and in some cases even dishonest.
In Poland, only 3% of the respondents consider their politicians honest (in Spain 8%, Germany 10%, 11% in France and Britain 12%), while only 6% of people Europe claims to have great confidence in their government, 46% say they have little and 32% no. Most distrust of its executive directors are Polish and French (82% of the total), followed by Germany (80%) and France (78%).
But it is above the deep economic concerns that seem to depend on the mistrust of local public officials. 40% of respondents think the economy will worsen in the coming year, compared to 20% which is rather optimistic. The apprehension is more marked in France, with the pessimists in the lead of 46 percentage points compared to the hopeful (40 points of difference in Britain and 30 in Poland).
In Germany alone, despite the crisis it is confirmed that the engine of the European economy, the optimists are in the majority. The poll also shows a general skepticism regarding the cutting of public expenditure adopted by many governments, but between those who believe the cuts needed are at odds with those who think it is better to apply them immediately to help reduce the national debt, and who considers it necessary to do it later when you have the first signs of economic recovery consolidated.
In favor of the first option is 42%, with the Germans in the lead, while 41% is for the second, led by the British. They are out of this the Spanish media, with 17% opposed to the cuts and Poles (14%). Two countries, Spain and Poland, countries, in recent years, a rapidly growing thanks to accession to the European Union, but where there is a significantly poorer welfare than other countries and between citizens, who have much more to lose, especially in social services, it is therefore the strongest opposition to cutting spending.
It is from Spain and Poland are the only signs of optimism: in Madrid, the majority of citizens believe that it will be better in 2021, in Warsaw on 48% sure that the next ten years, the economy will rise again definitely. A period of time, according to the British, will serve to make them poorer or, at best, equal to the present.
Three quarters of French people think instead that in 2021 the situation will be worsened, as half of respondents in Germany, although not from 'special signs of slowing down. With a view that is more black than expected, the Guardian survey reveals a picture (albeit partial) of a European population, uncertainty and hope, recognize the euro as a common reference point.
Despite the concerns due to the cost of saving Greece and Ireland, 68% of respondents in these three countries in the euro area is included in the poll in favor of maintaining the single currency. 
This was revealed by a survey conducted in Great Britain, Poland, Spain, France and Germany by the British newspaper The Guardian together at the ICM. 5,000 people of working age have answered online questions about their political and economic situation. The research shows a picture of a population while relying on liberal values \u200b\u200band institutions of the Union, is hostile to the economic strategies of states and very wary of their political leaders, often considered inappropriate to solving problems and in some cases even dishonest.
In Poland, only 3% of the respondents consider their politicians honest (in Spain 8%, Germany 10%, 11% in France and Britain 12%), while only 6% of people Europe claims to have great confidence in their government, 46% say they have little and 32% no. Most distrust of its executive directors are Polish and French (82% of the total), followed by Germany (80%) and France (78%).
But it is above the deep economic concerns that seem to depend on the mistrust of local public officials. 40% of respondents think the economy will worsen in the coming year, compared to 20% which is rather optimistic. The apprehension is more marked in France, with the pessimists in the lead of 46 percentage points compared to the hopeful (40 points of difference in Britain and 30 in Poland).
In Germany alone, despite the crisis it is confirmed that the engine of the European economy, the optimists are in the majority. The poll also shows a general skepticism regarding the cutting of public expenditure adopted by many governments, but between those who believe the cuts needed are at odds with those who think it is better to apply them immediately to help reduce the national debt, and who considers it necessary to do it later when you have the first signs of economic recovery consolidated.
In favor of the first option is 42%, with the Germans in the lead, while 41% is for the second, led by the British. They are out of this the Spanish media, with 17% opposed to the cuts and Poles (14%). Two countries, Spain and Poland, countries, in recent years, a rapidly growing thanks to accession to the European Union, but where there is a significantly poorer welfare than other countries and between citizens, who have much more to lose, especially in social services, it is therefore the strongest opposition to cutting spending.
It is from Spain and Poland are the only signs of optimism: in Madrid, the majority of citizens believe that it will be better in 2021, in Warsaw on 48% sure that the next ten years, the economy will rise again definitely. A period of time, according to the British, will serve to make them poorer or, at best, equal to the present.
Three quarters of French people think instead that in 2021 the situation will be worsened, as half of respondents in Germany, although not from 'special signs of slowing down. With a view that is more black than expected, the Guardian survey reveals a picture (albeit partial) of a European population, uncertainty and hope, recognize the euro as a common reference point.
Despite the concerns due to the cost of saving Greece and Ireland, 68% of respondents in these three countries in the euro area is included in the poll in favor of maintaining the single currency.
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