Populists in Europe – especially those on the right – have increased their vote shares in recent elections
Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.
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Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.
Most think social media has made it easier to manipulate and divide people, but they also say it informs and raises awareness.
More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.
Most Americans see little ability for the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change policy or combating the spread of infectious disease. A majority of Americans continue to view the China-Russia partnership as a very serious problem for the U.S.
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
Only 13% of Americans think the U.S. garners more respect internationally now than in the past, while 19% think it’s as respected as ever.
Most say U.S. is reliable partner, and ratings for Biden are mostly positive – although down significantly from last year.
Most in advanced economies say voting, taking steps to reduce climate change and getting a COVID-19 vaccine are ways to be a good member of society; fewer say this about attending religious services.
In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
As President Joe Biden embarks on his first visit to Israel as president, he does so against an amicable backdrop: A majority of adults in both Israel and the United States have favorable views of the other country and the current state of bilateral relations, though Americans’ views on Israel differ sharply by party and age.
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