Analysis of responses by a representative sample of citizens in a Balkan Barometer survey, or similar, to the following question: “Do you agree that the following institutions are independent of political influence?” Assessors determine the average percentage of respondents who answered “totally agree” or “tend to agree” for the ombudsperson, the SAI and the judicial system. Point allocation: • 5 points = more than 65% • 4 points = 55%-65% • 3 points = 45%-54.99% • 2 points = 35%-44.99% • 1 point = 25%-34.99% • 0 points = below 25%