The perception of Bucharesters over the general direction of the country is mainly negative, with three quarters of them believing that Romania is heading in the wrong direction, according to a CURS poll conducted in the capital city between February 12 and 20.
Thus, 75% of respondents consider that Romania is heading in the wrong direction, while only 18% consider that the direction is a good one, and 7% do not have a clear opinion, with the imbalance showing a state of majority dissatisfaction and a consistent lack of confidence in the national evolution, CURS reported on Sunday.
According to the survey, the perception at the local level is slightly less severe than in the case of the country, but remains predominantly negative, with 65% of Bucharest residents considering that the city is heading in the wrong direction, while 28% consider that the direction is good, and 7% do not answer. The difference from the national perception suggests a somewhat more nuanced assessment of the local administration, but dissatisfaction remains dominant.
Asked what is the main problem that should be solved as a priority by the City Hall, Bucharest residents indicate first of all traffic and congestion, mentioned by 24% of respondents, followed by taxes and fees, with 16%, and the problem of hot water and heating, with 14%. Cleanliness and sanitation, as well as the health system, are each mentioned by 10% of respondents, and street infrastructure by 8%. Pollution is at 7%, and the standard of living at 6%. The results show that Bucharest's priorities are mainly related to urban mobility, costs and essential public services.
According to CURS, the evaluation of the main political personalities analysed indicates high levels of distrust: President Nicusor Dan is positively evaluated by 33% of respondents, while 63% express a negative opinion, and the current general mayor, Ciprian Ciucu, gathers 29% positive opinions to 65% negative, while the mayor of District 4, Daniel Balutais positively appreciated by 25%, as against 70% negative reviews. Social Democratic Party (PSD ) national leader Sorin Grindeanu has 23% positive and 72% negative opinions, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan 22% positive and 74% negative, and natioal leader of the Save Romania Union (USR)Dominic Fritz is positively evaluated by 19% of those surveyed, while 73% express a negative opinion. Overall, the data indicate a critical perception of the political class, regardless of the area they come from, .
If local elections were held next Sunday, the PSD would garner 22% of the vote of the people of Bucharest, followed by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) at 20%. The National Liberal Party (PNL) at 18%, USR at 17%, SENS at 5%, S.O.S. Romania at 5%, Nationalist Party Reformation of Romania (Piedone) at 4%, and POT and REPER at 3%. Other parties would get 3%. The distribution of votes shows a close competition between the main political parties and a sharp fragmentation of electoral options in the capital.
The survey was conducted on a representative sample of 1,069 respondents, adult population residing in Bucharest, aged 18 and over. The sample is probabilistic, multistage and stratified, with a maximum margin of error of ą3%, at a confidence level of 95%. The data were validated based on the latest INS statistics, weighted according to the age composition of the electorate.
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