About half (51%) say it is more important for Egypt to have a democratic government, even if there is some risk of political instability. When asked whether having a good democracy or a strong economy is more important, Egyptians are more divided, although they lean toward the latter: 52% say a strong economy should be the priority, while 45% choose democracy.īy a slender margin, Egyptians tend to prioritize democracy over stability.
There has been little change on this question since last year, although confidence in democracy is higher today than it was in 2007, when the public was almost evenly divided between those who expressed confidence in a democratic system and those who had more confidence in a strong leader. These results are very similar to last year, when 67% described democracy as the best form of government.Ī notable gender gap exists on this question: 73% of men say democracy is preferable to other types of government, while just 59% of women hold this view.Ī solid majority of Egyptians (60%) say the country’s problems can best be solved by democracy, while 36% believe a strong leader would be best equipped for dealing with these problems. An additional 11% say that, for someone like them, it does not matter what kind of government Egypt has. Two-in-three Egyptians believe democracy is the best form of government, while just 21% think that in some circumstances a non-democratic form of government can be preferable. Support for Democracy, but Economy and Stability Also Priorities Moreover, while Egyptians continue to want democratic freedoms, they also express a strong desire for economic growth and law and order. While they endorse democratic principles, most Egyptians say they are dissatisfied with the way their new democracy is currently working, and this view is especially widespread among supporters of the opposition. They also tend to believe that having a democratic government should be a priority, even if that leads to some risk of instability however, the percentage who prioritize stability has grown since last year. Egyptians continue to express a strong desire for democracy and for specific democratic rights and institutions.
0 kommentar(er)
