Title: Approval for Nikolay Denkov’s Office Declines, PP-DB Support Erodes: Survey
Subtitle: President’s Work Assessment and Parliament’s Approval Ratings Also Affected
Date: June 21, 2023
A recent representative survey conducted by the Research Center “Trend” and commissioned by “24 Chasa” reveals significant shifts in public opinion regarding Nikolay Denkov’s office, the president’s work, and the parliament’s performance. The survey highlights a decline in support for the PP-DB coalition, erosion in the positive assessment of the president’s work, and low approval ratings for the parliament.
According to the survey, nearly a third of Bulgarians approve of Nikolay Denkov’s office, indicating a decline in support by 5% for the PP-DB coalition. The evaluation of the parliament’s work started from very low levels, with only 11% of adult Bulgarians giving a positive assessment, while 80% expressed a negative opinion.
The survey also reveals a 7% drop in the president’s job rating over the last three months. Positive ratings in March stood at 43%, but in June, they decreased to 36%. Additionally, negative ratings increased by 5%, rising from 46% in March to 51% in June. The survey suggests that part of the erosion in the president’s approval is due to a negative shift among sympathizers of “We continue the change” – “Democratic Bulgaria.” Currently, two-thirds of them share a negative assessment of the president’s work, while just over a quarter hold a positive view. The recent conflict between Radev and the PP-DB coalition is believed to have influenced these opinions.
Nikolay Denkov’s government began with an approval rating of 32%, while 43% disapproved. The cabinet enjoys overwhelming support from GERB supporters, although a quarter of them still express disapproval. Among PP-DB voters, approval dominates.
Regarding the parties’ compromises in forming the government, 42% of legal-age Bulgarians believe that the parties correctly made the necessary compromises, as having a regular cabinet is preferable. On the other hand, 37% believe that the parties made unprincipled compromises, and it would have been better to have new elections. The first option is largely shared by the GERB and PP-DB electorates, while the second option is predominantly indicated by sympathizers of other parties.
The survey also assessed the evaluation of Galab Donev’s two offices after a 10-month management period. The results show that 35% give a positive assessment, with 3% completely positive and 32% rather positive. However, 45% express a negative assessment, with 31% rather negative and 14% completely negative.
These findings indicate a shifting landscape in Bulgarian politics, with declining support for the PP-DB coalition, erosion in the president’s approval, and low ratings for the parliament. The survey provides valuable insights into the current sentiments of the Bulgarian population and highlights the impact of recent political developments on public opinion.
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How has the declining support for the PP-DB coalition impacted the approval rating of the President in Bulgaria?
Nt’s approval may be attributed to the declining support for the PP-DB coalition, as the president is affiliated with this political alliance.
These shifts in public opinion could have significant implications for the upcoming parliamentary elections next year. The low approval ratings for both the president and the parliament indicate a growing dissatisfaction among the Bulgarian population with the current political leadership. This could potentially lead to a reconfiguration of the political landscape and a reshuffling of power in the next elections.
It remains to be seen how these trends will develop in the coming months and whether the government and the president will be able to regain the trust and support of the Bulgarian public.
It’s concerning to see the erosion of support for the PP-DB party reflected in recent survey findings. The approval of Nikolay Denkov’s office in Bulgaria needs to be closely examined and addressed to regain public trust.