Many in Western Europe and U.S. Want Economic Changes as Pandemic Continues
Most would welcome government-sponsored job training and other interventions.
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Most would welcome government-sponsored job training and other interventions.
A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
In the U.S., concerns about political corruption are especially widespread. Two-in-three Americans agree that the phrase “most politicians are corrupt” describes their country well.
Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.
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.
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
85% of Americans and 77% of Germans see the relationship between their countries as good. A majority of Americans see Germany as a partner on key issues, including dealing with China and the war in Ukraine. But Germans are less confident about partnering with the United States on China policy.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
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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