General
Trust in Democratic Constitutional State Declines
According to the article published on https://fd.nl/financiele-markten/1611299/vertrouwen-in-democratische-rechtsstaat-daalt, trust among Dutch citizens in judges remains relatively high as of 2026-09-07. However, distrust is more strongly directed at the functioning of politics and the government. The report highlights that while the judiciary continues to enjoy public confidence, concerns are growing regarding the effectiveness and reliability of political institutions and governmental bodies in the Netherlands.
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