Merkel will end her tenure in office as a leader who was internationally popular during tumultuous times
During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
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During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
There is minimal praise from other societies for how the United States and China are handling climate change.
Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Canadian views of their own country’s and their southern neighbor’s handling of the pandemic have shifted considerably in the past year.
17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).
Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.
Among 17 publics surveyed, those in Japan report the most negative assessment of how their country has handled the pandemic.
17% of the global population could be considered middle income in 2020. Most people were either low income (51%) or poor (10%).
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