Reality-anchored assessment: How leadership focus maps to actual citizen needs
Citizens prioritize immediate economic relief (37%), yet no leader exceeds 50% alignment on this critical dimension. Security receives disproportionate focus (72% max) despite ranking second in citizen concerns (20%).
How citizen trust maps to actual governance performance over time
December 2024 austerity measures created historic disconnect: citizens experienced benefit cuts while hearing "necessary sacrifice" messaging. Current 38% trust reflects this unresolved reality gap.
Where institutional power concentrates vs. where citizens need support
Security maintains 54-60% power despite addressing only 20% of citizen concerns. Finance (addressing 37% cost-of-living priority) operates at 44% influence. This inverse relationship drives systematic misalignment.