Midterm Executive Satisfaction Poll
Results and Analysis December 2019
Written by Bowzin and Maowi
The midterm mark recently passed for both the domestic and the foreign executive, bringing with it the customary Europeian Broadcasting Corporation satisfaction poll to assess the government's standing in Europeia's eyes. The poll's results and analysis are presented below.
As a note, Dax's approval rating in her role as second minister was not taken due to her very recent ascension to the position.
Overall Executive Satisfaction
The executive branch has a strong 85.7 percent approval rating overall, with only two out of 21 respondents saying they disapproved of the current performance. Some have voiced concerns with the executive going slow or not meeting goals, but with public acknowledgement of falling short and promises to meet these goals in the future, the executive holds a positive view from the region.
It's been slow so far.
Overall, the executive is doing well this term. However, there have been goals that have not been met. Since the administration has acknowledged this, I won't hold it too strongly against them but it prevents a "strongly approve" rating.
Overall, the executive is doing well this term. However, there have been goals that have not been met. Since the administration has acknowledged this, I won't hold it too strongly against them but it prevents a "strongly approve" rating.
First Minister and Cabinet Satisfaction
The Cabinet and first minister have a similar approval rating, coming in at 80.9 percent, with no negative responses, although four out of 21 responses were neutral. This seems to be most likely a result of the recent shifts in leadership, with Rachael stepping down as second minister and minister of interior, requiring a few changes in the Cabinet structure, leaving things running a little slower as the Cabinet gets back on its feet.
With all the leadership changes, it's been pretty slow.
First Minister Calvin Coolidge Satisfaction
First Minister Calvin Coolidge has a commanding 95.2 percent approval rating, with no neutrals, and a single respondent in disapproval. On top of this, 71.4 percent of responses were marked with strong approval. With his frequent updates and communication with the region, alongside his ability to handle the second minister vacancy with ease, he has given himself a good reputation and proven his abilities to lead the region, despite his somewhat recent return. Furthermore, his engagement with the region both on the forums and discord give a sense of activity to both newcomers and long time citizens.
He's communicated very well.
Minister of Culture Dax Satisfaction
Minister of Culture and now Second Minister Dax comes in with the exact same approval rating of 95.2 percent but boasts a 0% disapproval, and only one neutral response. Through her three terms as minister of culture, Dax has continued to show she is capable of leading the ministry to great places, with consistent weekend games and the hit Yule Ball festival. The festival was very popular, bringing in NationStates players from a number of regions and providing fun and games both on discord and on our forums, a combination we have not done much before.
The yule ball (especially on Discord) is really well done!
A little messy with preparation of the festival, but the festival was a success.
A little messy with preparation of the festival, but the festival was a success.
Minister of Communications Xecrio Satisfaction
Minister of Communications Xecrio has a more mixed response, with a slightly lower 61.9 percent approval rating, 28.6 percent neutral, and 9.5 percent disapproval. Xecrio has one of the highest neutral ratings, and it seems this is in response to lack of dispatch and upvote squad activity. While he has been able to control the ministry well, producing quality content on multiple subjects, article frequency has decreased slightly from when the ministry was under different leadership.
Xecrio has met a few big challenges head on, and I've been impressed with his ability to take on the role of MinComm and keep Euro informed of his activity along the way
No dispatches. No dispatch squad. I wanted one thing.
No dispatches. No dispatch squad. I wanted one thing.
Minister of Radio Cuddles Satisfaction
Minister of Radio cuddles has the exact same approval ratings as his colleague Xecrio, although a slightly less strong approval. His high neutral rating is most likely due to the lack of consistent shows, although the shows which he has produced through the ministry have been popular. The recent decline in activity during the holiday season is expected, but still slightly disappointing. Also, as one of the smallest ministries, it is hard for cuddles to increase participation, leaving most of the planning and hosting up to him. Hopefully, we see more activity as we come out of the holiday season.
Seemed to start strong but got quiet over the holiday. Would have liked to see some integration between Radio and Culture for the Ovation, but that could fall on all parties an d just cuddles.
Really happy to see cuddles shine in this role, I'm rooting for his success!
While I think cuddles does a great job when running shows, there seems to have been a natural dip in activity for the holiday period - I'm not dissatisfied with him as Minister at all, he's very capable, I just wish there was more content.
Seems to not have enough people to do shows, but I have seen shows and they've been popular.
Radio could be producing more content than it is currently.
Really happy to see cuddles shine in this role, I'm rooting for his success!
While I think cuddles does a great job when running shows, there seems to have been a natural dip in activity for the holiday period - I'm not dissatisfied with him as Minister at all, he's very capable, I just wish there was more content.
Seems to not have enough people to do shows, but I have seen shows and they've been popular.
Radio could be producing more content than it is currently.
Ministry of Interior Satisfaction
The Ministry of Interior, having recently undergone leadership changes, pulled in a very mixed review, with a 66.7 percent approval rating, but the highest disapproval rating of any ministry. The new minister, Rand, seems to bring optimism to the region for the ministry's future performance, as he has already been able to increase recruiting efforts and has a history as minister of interior. Hopefully the second half of the term will see more positive feedback from the region.
Rand has been visible as a recruiter and motivating others to recruit.
While currently the weakest area for the administration, the recent turnover in leadership has me very optimistic for this Ministry's future
Trending in the right direction under Rand
Rand did well to drum up activity during xmas stuff!
While currently the weakest area for the administration, the recent turnover in leadership has me very optimistic for this Ministry's future
Trending in the right direction under Rand
Rand did well to drum up activity during xmas stuff!
Chief of State and Council of State Satisfaction
80 percent of respondents approve of the foreign executive's performance, to some extent, so far this term - and, significantly, no votes expressed dissatisfaction, with four respondents out of 21 neutral about the department and the rest almost evenly split between approval and strong approval. This consistent support shows at the very least that the Council of State has managed to avoid any significant blunders, and that nor has it made any particularly controversial moves or decisions. The single commenter expressed a wish for greater communication from the councils' leadership to the populace; although Chief of State HEM has addressed Europeia, all the councillors of state have yet to do so, save Grand Admiral Bowzin's announcements about military operations. However, many respondents either do not see this as an issue or believe that the foreign executive has performed well enough to compensate for that, resulting in excellent overall statistics.
Nobody is giving any updates on anything, I don't know what is going on in the Council of State
Chief of State HEM Satisfaction
Like the branch of government he heads, HEM received no disapproving responses, although at 90.5 percent, his satisfaction rating tops the overall foreign executive's. This outstanding score reflects his experience serving the region in positions of leadership, and the generally smooth running of Council of State business this term. A recent relative inactivity on HEM's part was picked up on in the comments - regional and even NationStates-wide activity has been unusually low due to the festive season of late so a temporary absence from full activity is more than understandable. Evidently, many Europeians agree with such a viewpoint and harbour no or very few concerns about HEM's performance.
I feel like HEM hasn't been here that much. What is going on?
Admits he hasn't been as active as he could've been. We'll blame the holidays. It's hit everyone.
Admits he hasn't been as active as he could've been. We'll blame the holidays. It's hit everyone.
Vice Chief of State Pichtonia Satisfaction
In yet another instance of a department of the foreign executive garnering no explicit disapproval at all, Vice Chief of State Pichtonia has earned a remarkable 85.7 percent satisfaction rating for one of the less visible governmental positions in the roster. His presence or participation in all of the Councils of State, often supplying motivation, support, or general good cheer, on top of his material contributions, are certainly helpful towards building an enjoyable, engaging atmosphere that attracts people to take part. This may be difficult to see for those not involved, which might be the cause of some of the 14.3 percent of responses that were neutral.
I see him doing the FA stuff.
Hard to say?
Hard to say?
Councillor of Foreign Affairs Pichtonia Satisfaction
Europeia's poll-takers think even more highly of Pichtonia as a councillor of foreign affairs than they do of him as a vice chief of state, granting him a superb 95.2 percent satisfaction rating. His and HEM's revamping of the council appears to have produced positive results, with a commenter feeding back with great satisfaction at Pichtonia's management of his staff. Again, respondents expressed no disapproval, and only one was neutral: the councillor's term so far can undoubtedly be said to have been a success.
Communication, excitement, and I feel a part of things. All I wanted.
Councillor of External Engagement Sopo Satisfaction
Sopo's satisfaction rating of 57.1 percent is not insignificantly lower than that of the foreign executive overall. His recent self-reported absence for real-life reasons may have affected many respondents' perception of his performance, unfortunately slowing progress in the council from its productive and positive-looking start to the term, when two NationStates Gameplay forum updates were written and posted, as well as plans for future work made. In fact, only 14.3 percent of respondents actually disapprove of Sopo's term so far, leaving a fair portion who are neutral. If Sopo is able to bring his activity levels back up and end the termtas strongly as he started it, he may be able to swing public views on his term.
Sopo seems to have pretty much disappeared, and this office is very confusing to me. Is anything getting done here?
Stuff happened at the beginning, petered out during the holidays.
I'm not sure if I see much of what Sopo does, as I think that is mostly related to the game-side forum, which makes it difficult to judge his performance.
Stuff happened at the beginning, petered out during the holidays.
I'm not sure if I see much of what Sopo does, as I think that is mostly related to the game-side forum, which makes it difficult to judge his performance.
Councillor of World Assembly Affairs Aexnidaral Satisfaction
Councillor of World Assembly Affairs and World Assembly Delegate Aexnidaral is yet another councillor who can enjoy having no negative responses whatsoever, giving him a total satisfaction rating of 85.7 percent. The council's consistent, uninterrupted output of information for voters on World Assembly votes probably provides the councillor with enough visibility to prove that his activity levels are where they should be and that he is keeping the council organised and on track. Aexnidaral has plenty of experience in this role and the numbers reflect his reliable performance this term so far.
Aex seems to be trying very hard in this role
Aex, despite the holidays, has kept on top of things!
Aex, despite the holidays, has kept on top of things!
Grand Admiral Bowzin Satisfaction
For his service as grand admiral this term, Bowzin has gathered a strong 76.2 percent satisfaction rating, with a 9.5 percent neutral response and 14.3 percent disapproving of his term. The Europeian Republican Navy (ERN) has participated in a number of successful operations under Bowzin, often working with allies to combine military power; missions have occurred with some regularity, surely a boost to Bowzin's ratings - although some believe that the ERN's activity could be pushed even higher, and that the grand admiral needs to do more to attract fresh blood to military gameplay and to increase his sailors' involvement in the ERN.
Seems like we aren't having as many missions as we used to, not sure why that is
A little quiet in the Navy. I appreciate us doing holds with allies, but we need new people and more engagement with just our sailors.
I think Bowzin is doing a good job but could do more to recruit people into the ERN.
A little quiet in the Navy. I appreciate us doing holds with allies, but we need new people and more engagement with just our sailors.
I think Bowzin is doing a good job but could do more to recruit people into the ERN.
Attorney General Prim Satisfaction
Boasting the best results of the poll, Prim has received a phenomenal 100 percent satisfaction rating for his work as attorney general. The Ministry of Justice has been producing regular and timely legislative assessments on passed Senate legislation, authored by a wider range of law clerks than had been the norm previously, continuing the work that Drecq started. It seems Europeians only have positive things to say about Prim, and his 47.6 percent strong approval rating is also very impressive, showing an excellent, thorough execution of his duties this term.
Prim's been great!