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Economic Attitudes Improve in Many Nations Even as Pandemic Endures
Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.
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Fast facts about global views of Merkel and Biden ahead of White House meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
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China’s international image remains broadly negative as views of the U.S. rebound
Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.
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Large Majorities Say China Does Not Respect the Personal Freedoms of Its People
Unfavorable views of China also hover near historic highs in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed.
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EU seen favorably across 17 advanced economies, but views vary on its coronavirus response
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
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People in Advanced Economies Say Their Society Is More Divided Than Before Pandemic
Publics disagree about whether restrictions on public activity, such as stay-at-home orders or mandates to wear masks in public, have gone far enough to combat COVID-19.
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Science and Scientists Held in High Esteem Across Global Publics
Majorities across 20 publics say government investments in scientific research are worthwhile and express a lot or some confidence in scientists to do what is right for the public.
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Outside U.S., Floyd’s killing and protests sparked discussion on legislators’ Twitter accounts
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
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African immigrant population in U.S. steadily climbs
African immigrants make up a small share of the U.S. immigrant population, but their numbers are growing – roughly doubling every decade since 1970.
