Confidence in politicians to deliver the best solutions has fallen dramatically, according to a survey of nearly 2,500 voters across Switzerland. The latest edition of the Credit Suisse Worry Barometer, carried by polling institute gfs.bern, shows that 46% of those surveyed believe the government and parliament fail to come up with the best policies when it matters most. The number of people dissatisfied with political leadership has more than doubled in the past two years. An overwhelming 83% feel that “the Federal Council [government] needs to do a better job of fulfilling its leadership role”. “The loss of confidence in politicians is notable and can likely be attributed to the scope of unresolved issues,” says Manuel Rybach, Global Head of Public Affairs and Policy at Credit Suisse. “There is a desire for more solid solutions to the most important issues: pension provision, health insurance, migration, climate and Europe,” Lukas Golder, co-director of GfS Bern, told ...
