The G7 summit in Hiroshima has turned into a “lonely hearts club”, where each leader can complain about the plight of their fellow citizens. This is what The New York Times columnist Peter Baker writes.
For U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts from the world’s leading powers, this is an era of democratic frustration, with voters seemingly constantly dissatisfied with their elected presidents and prime ministers. For one reason or another, every leader is in a quandary, the author of the article noted.
The columnist cited Morning Consult polling data in his article, which shows that none of the politicians present at the summit can garner the support of the majority of their country’s residents.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni boasts the best result – her approval rating is only 49%. Biden comes next with 42%, followed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with 39%, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with 34%, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with 33%, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with 31%. French President Emmanuel Macron rounds out the list with a dismal 25%, writes Baker.
The journalist explains that the reasons for Biden’s sad position are the problems with the US government debt, inflation, crime and the fears of Americans due to his age. Baker linked Macron’s low level of support to pension reform.
According to the author of the publication, the G7 summit in Hiroshima was a good opportunity for politicians who are unpopular in their own countries to share their concerns and exchange ideas on how to win the favour of voters.
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