Belgian political trust: 71% distrust leaders, poll finds

A Cluster17 poll for RTL info reveals that 71% of Belgian citizens distrust political leaders, with only 28% expressing total confidence. The survey of 1,064 people found Yvan Verougstraete most favored at 44% positive, followed by Paul Magnette at 43%, while Georges-Louis Bouchez proved most divisive with 69% negative ratings. Key reasons for distrust include prioritizing party or career interests (58%), being disconnected from citizens' reality (51%), and failing to solve national problems (35%).