International Trust Rankings Place Denmark's PM as the Second Most Trusted Leader Among Swedes (Regarding Foreign Leaders)
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In a surprising turn of events, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has found herself in the limelight, securing the second spot as the most trusted international leader in a Swedish survey. Only Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky tops the chart, with a slight edge of 53% trust compared to Frederiksen's 50%.
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Conducted by Mediaakademien, a Swedish non-profit organization focusing on media's influence on society, the annual trust survey questioned 2,509 participants about their trust in various international leaders. The survey results paint an interesting picture of global leadership trustworthiness.
Frederiksen's strong showing in Sweden mirrors her high visibility and recognition. She ranked second among the most recognized leaders of any European country, just behind French President Emmanuel Macron. An impressive 92% of the respondents acknowledged her presence, contrasting with 96% for Macron.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Ukraine's President Zelensky were the most well-known international leaders, with 99%, 99%, and 98% name recognition, respectively.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and France's President Emmanuel Macron followed closely behind Frederiksen. The trust levels for both leaders were 37% and 23%, respectively.
Interestingly, Swedes' trust in Frederiksen was consistent regardless of political affiliation. Even those considered "somewhat to the right" or "solidly on the right" expressed trust in her leadership, with 53% and 45% of such respondents showing confidence, respectively. Mirroring figures on the left were 52% and 45% for comparable positions.
So, while the global leaders' trustworthiness might be a topic of global debate, it's clear that Frederiksen has won the hearts of many Swedes, cementing her position as a highly respected leader.
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