Dissatisfaction with democracy is common in Europe

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October 9, 2019

3. Democratic satisfaction

Dissatisfaction with democracy is common in Europe

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3. Democratic satisfaction
Many in post-communist countries now see more value in voting
Most Europeans think voting gives people like them a say
In many post-communist countries, more now say state acts in their interest
More Central, Eastern Europeans see state governed for benefit of all
Post-communist countries split in their view of ruling elites over time
Most across Europe are skeptical of their governing elite
Those with more education tend to be more satisfied with democracy
Satisfaction with democracy higher than a decade ago in most of former Eastern Bloc
Dissatisfaction with democracy is common in Europe

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