A majority says government institutions would be ready to protect lives in a large-scale emergency
On average, a higher share of people in higher-income countries compared to lower-income countries believe government institutions are prepared for emergencies
Providing equal opportunities for all and creating the conditions for businesses to thrive are seen as policy areas that countries should prioritise
More than one third think it unlikely that government can regulate new technologies appropriately and help businesses and citizens use them responsibly
There are more people who find it unlikely than who find it likely that government can balance the interests of current and future generations
An average of four in ten are confident their country will reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Confidence in governments’ emergency preparedness increased in a majority of OECD countries
Confidence in their country’s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions slightly increased in many countries
Fewer than one in three people find it likely that the government would refuse a corporation’s demand if it went against the public interest
Nearly one in two doubt that a high-level political official would refuse to grant a political favour in return for a well-paid private sector job
The share who find it likely that policy makers act with integrity is slightly declining
On average, close to 40% find it likely that the national parliament holds the national government accountable
Having a higher share of people who believe in the ability of the national parliament to exercise checks on the national government is associated with higher levels of trust in the national government and parliament
Slightly more than one third believe that parliament fairly balances the interests of different groups when debating a policy
Higher confidence in having a say is correlated with higher trust in the national government
Slightly more than one in three think that government would change a policy in response to a majority public opinion
Slightly fewer than one in three think that government would adopt the opinions expressed in a public consultation
A majority is in favour of referendums on issues of national importance
Less time consuming and confrontational modes of participation are more widespread
Slightly fewer people think the government would change a national policy if people are against it in 2023 compared to 2021
On average, people’s confidence that government would adopt opinions gathered in public consultation slightly decreased between 2021 and 2023
On average, the share of people who are sceptical the political system lets people like them have a say in what government does increased between 2021 and 2023