A majority across Europe trusts the motivations behind lockdown restrictions.

In per cent.

Jointly for all 12 countries polled. Excluding those who responded "Don't know" and "None of the above" (9 per cent). The question read: "Thinking about the lockdowns that have been imposed since the covid-19 pandemic, which of the following statements is closest to your view?" The answers were: (1) The main motivation for restrictions/lockdowns is to help limit the spread of the virus [The Trustful]. (2) The main motivation for restrictions/lockdowns is to give the government an excuse to control the public [The Accusers]. (3) The main motivation for restrictions/lockdowns is to make it look like the government is in control of the situation [The Suspicious].