70% of Greeks say government does not care about their well-being, survey finds
Greece is lagging behind the European Union average in disaster preparedness, with only 12% of respondents believing their government is adequately prepared for natural disasters, according to a global survey published by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
Greece is also facing challenges in public trust and social resilience, with data showing gaps in early-warning systems and the ability of citizens to protect themselves during emergencies.
The survey, conducted by Gallup across 140 countries and territories and based on more than 143,000 interviews, examined disaster preparedness, public warnings, protective measures and confidence in government.
ONLY 55% OF DISASTER-AFFECTED RESIDENTS RECEIVED ADVANCE WARNINGS
Among people in Greece who had experienced a natural disaster in the previous five years, only 55% said they had received an advance warning. The EU-wide figure was 77%.
Of those who received warnings in Greece, only 39% said they were able to take the necessary steps to protect themselves. Across the EU, the figure was 59%.
The findings point to a gap between issuing warnings and ensuring that people can take effective protective action during emergencies.
JUST 12% BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT IS PREPARED
Only 12% of respondents in Greece considered their government adequately prepared for natural disasters, compared with 28% across the EU.
The survey also highlighted low levels of public confidence in the government’s concern for citizens’ welfare. According to the reported findings, 70% of respondents in Greece said the government did not care about them and their well-being. The corresponding EU-wide figure was 44%.
SOCIAL RESILIENCE INDEX FALLS BY 11 POINTS
A separate report published by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation found that Greece’s social resilience index fell by 11 points between 2021 and 2025.
The report highlighted declining trust in the government, the military and the judiciary.
Taken together, the findings raise questions about Greece’s preparedness for natural disasters, the effectiveness of public warning and protection measures, and confidence in public institutions. The figures reflect survey responses and reported index changes; they do not, on their own, establish the causes behind these trends.
