CRRC Georgia: Population Trusts Political Parties Least

The NGO Caucasus Research Resource Center in Georgia (CRRC) presented a new survey of trends in the Georgian population's views. The study reveals that Georgians are increasingly less reliant on key social and political institutions such as the President, Prime Minister, Parliament and political parties.

The number of people who do not trust the judiciary has increased from 29% to 46%, according to the CRRC report. The rate of mistrust of the executive branch has also increased from 29% to 40%. 29% do not trust the President at all, with the political parties maintaining the aforeseen high level of distrust.

The trust in the current government’s fair approach towards its citizens is declining. According to the CRRC, half the population recognizes that Georgia's democracy has major problems, and nearly two-thirds believe that people should take part in protests.

Attitudes towards the UN and the EU have likewise worsened. In 2008, nearly 31% of the population responded that they trust the UN, while in 2019 merely 24%. In 2008, 35% trusted the EU, and now only 28%.

However, more than half the population supports EU membership, which is the highest figure since 2013. Half the population also supports NATO membership, and this is likewise the highest figure since 2013. Citizen support for NATO membership is mainly attributed to the possible restoration of territorial integrity.