Trust in Dutch Politicians, Parliament Hits Record Low

Public trust in Dutch politicians and the national parliament has plummeted to a new record low. This decline reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the political landscape in the Netherlands.

12 May, 05:43 — 12 May, 06:49

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Why this matters

Declining public trust in political institutions can indicate broader societal dissatisfaction and may impact political stability, voter turnout, and the effectiveness of governance. This trend could signal a need for political reforms or increased transparency to restore public confidence.

Key entitiesCBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek)Dutch politicians Tweede Kamer

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What sources agree on

Public trust in Dutch politicians and parliament reached a record low last year
The statistics were reported by the Dutch statistics agency CBS
The decline in trust is the lowest recorded since at least 2012

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In 2025, 21.2 percent of Dutch people aged 15 and older trusted politicians.

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The decline in trust is the lowest since 2012.

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The statistics were based on the Social Cohesion and Well-being survey.

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dutchnewscentercenterneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting of statistical findings

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nl-timescentercenterneutralMostly FactualFocuses on CBS report details

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The coverage from all outlets is neutral and factual, primarily reporting on the statistical findings without offering political commentary or attributing blame.

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dutchnewsMostly Factual109d ago

Trust in Dutch politicians and parliament falls to record low

Public trust in Dutch politics fell to a new low last year, according to statistics agency CBS, which recorded the...

By Louis Gore-Langton

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nl-timesMostly Factual109d ago

Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low

Dutch people’s confidence in national politics fell to its lowest level since 2012 last year, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported based on its Social Cohesion and Well-being survey.

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First report: nl-times · 12 May, 05:43|Full coverage: 3 · 1h|Window: 1h

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Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low

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Vertrouwen in politici en Tweede Kamer op dieptepunt

dutchnews12 May, 06:49Latest update

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Trust in Dutch politicians and parliament falls to record low

Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low

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Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low

Vertrouwen in politici en Tweede Kamer op dieptepunt

Trust in Dutch politicians and parliament falls to record low

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