Majority of PN Voters Distrust Grech

Among PN voters in the 2022 general election, a significant 51% trust neither of the two political leaders, with only 4% trusting Abela.

According to the survey, among respondents intending to vote PN, 40% trust neither Grech nor Abela, with only 53% trusting Grech.

Middle-Income Earners Among Those Who Trust Political Leaders The Least

The survey highlights that the highest percentage of respondents who trust neither of the two leaders falls among those earning between €2,000 and €3,000 a month, with 57% expressing distrust.

This distrust is also notable among those earning between €1,000 and €2,000 a month (46%).

Lower levels of distrust are observed among those earning less than €1,000 a month (33%), between €3,000 and €4,000 a month (30%), and more than €4,000 a month (51%).

Young voters are the most apprehensive of their political leaders

A majority of young voters exhibit distrust towards both leaders. Similar to December, the survey indicates a heightened level of distrust among individuals aged 16 to 35 (54%) and those aged between 36 and 50 (50%).

While Abela’s trust rating varies from 36% among 16- to 35-year-olds to 44% among individuals aged between 36 and 50, Grech’s trust rating fluctuates more significantly, ranging from a dismal 6% among 36- to 50-year-olds to 33% among those aged over 65.

Abela’s Government Performance Rating

According to MaltaToday’s Government Performance Barometer, the government’s rating has improved from 2.6 in December to 2.8 now.

This represents the highest rating for the government since the newsroom introduced the gauge in May 2023.

This metric works by taking into account the responses of participants who are asked to rate the administration on a scale from 0 (very bad) to 5 (very good).

The government was given a pass in all demographic groups except current PN voters, PN voters in the 2022 election, and non-voters in the 2022 general election. However, among the current crop of non-voters, the government managed to scrape a pass mark, with its rating increasing from 2.3 in December to 2.6 currently. This suggests a consolidation of support for the government among Labour voters, with higher ratings observed across all regions.

Of particular note, among the current group of non-voters, the Abela government managed to barely meet the passing threshold, with its rating climbing from 2.3 in December to 2.6 presently.

This indicates that the government’s efforts to address inflation through agreements with supermarkets aimed at price stability, coupled with budgetary measures targeting low-income earners, have yielded some success in boosting public sentiment.

Additionally, the survey indicates a solidification of support for the government among Labour voters. While current Labour supporters rate the government at 4 points out of 5, up from 3.7 in December, Labour voters from 2022 give the government a rating of 3.5, an increase from 3.2 just two months earlier.

The government also received positive ratings across all regions, ranging from 2.7 in the south-east, north, and north harbour regions to 3.1 in the South harbour.

However, the higher rating in the deep red South Harbour region suggests that whilethe government has strengthened its support in Labour’s heartlands, the comparatively lower rating in the southeastern region indicates that voters there remain somewhat dissatisfied.

An income breakdown reveals that the government achieves its highest score (2.9) among those earning between €1,000 and €2,000 per month, as well as those earning less than €1,000 (2.8). In contrast, the government receives lower ratings ranging from 2.6 to 2.7 among those earning more than €2,000, who are less likely to benefit from the budgetary measures.

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