Summary:
Monégasque people are mostly happy living in Monaco, with high levels of happiness and satisfaction, although they have concerns about traffic, pollution, and bureaucracy, and there is a demand for more access to healthcare and pediatric services.
Full Story:
Monaco conducted a consultation on various aspects of life in the country, with the results presented to the press and the Monegasque people. The consultation was limited to the Monegasque population of approximately 8,000 people due to privacy concerns. Based on the analysis by BVA Xsight, the National Assembly aims to guide its actions during its term. The happiness index among Monegasques is at 74%, indicating a high level of happiness living in Monaco. However, 64% of respondents expressed a desire for less traffic and noise pollution. Safety is also a major concern for 34% of respondents, along with access to healthcare services, particularly long waiting times for appointments with private doctors and hospitals, which was a concern for 37% of respondents. Furthermore, there is a high demand for pediatricians. On the other hand, 63% expressed satisfaction with the Princess Grace Hospital Center (CHPG) for healthcare. Regarding national priorities, 56% of Monegasques believe that they are being respected, while 79% are satisfied with public housing but would like more flexibility in choosing their neighborhoods. One notable finding from the consultation is that 40% of Monegasques complained about bureaucracy, specifically regarding the delay in obtaining documents and permits for opening businesses and entrepreneurial activities. The hope is that the new legislation on corporate law could improve this situation. Additionally, 74% of the Monegasque population expressed satisfaction with their jobs, salaries, and career progression, while 62% expressed satisfaction with the progress of their careers. Regarding education, 67% of respondents requested a preparatory class for university, as they currently need to go outside of Monaco to attend it. The request for a renovation of the Fontvieille shopping center was another significant point, with 47% of respondents desiring better access to more shops within Monaco instead of having to go to Nice or Italy. Lastly, a surprising result from the consultation was the response to the issue of abortion, with 80% of respondents expressing a desire for the introduction of unrestricted abortion access in Monaco, despite it being a Catholic state. The Conseil National acknowledged the public sentiment and stated that it would be taken into consideration.
Source:
montecarloin
