Global decline of trust in institutions

III/ Political polarization & social fragmentation

II/ Minsinfo, media manipulation & erosion of credibility

I/ Rise of political & economical inequality

Global decline of trust in institutions

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Wealth disparities & unmet expectations

Governments' failure to adress inequality

Role or social media & fake news

Governmental control of media & lack of transparency

Growing political divides & radicalization

Decline of civic engagement & public apathy

Governments' Failure to Address Inequality :

• The perception that governments prioritize the interests of the elite and multinational corporations over the needs of their citizens

• Ex : Political leaders making promises during election campaigns but failing to implement policies that benefit the lower and middle classes (the "yellow vests" protests in France)

Governmental control of media & lack of transparency

• Democratically elected governments losing credibility when they fail to be transparent and accountable (e.g., corruption scandals or lack of effective responses to crises)

• Ex : Authoritarian governments manipulating state media to create biased narratives (e.g., Russia's control over state-run TV or China's censorship)

Growing Political Divides & Radicalization

• The rise of populist leaders who exploit division and promote distrust in traditional institutions

• Ex : Increased political polarization in countries like the United States, leading to a loss of trust in political institutions and elected officials

Wealth disparities & unmet expectations

• Unequal distribution of income and wealth among individuals or groups

• Oxfam (2024): The richest 1% own nearly 50% of global wealth, while almost 4 billion people live on less than $5.50 a day.

Decline of Civic Engagement and Public Apathy

• The shift toward apathy, with citizens increasingly withdrawing from active participation in politics

• Ex : Voter turnout in many democracies dropping, as people feel disconnected from the political process and disillusioned with the outcomes

The Role of Social Media and Fake News

• Social media platforms amplify divisive rhetoric and fake news, making it harder for citizens to trust official narratives

• Ex : The spread of misinformation during key events, such as the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election or Brexit

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