Views About National Identity Becoming More Inclusive in U.S., Western Europe
Large ideological divides persist on views of tradition, national pride and discrimination, especially in the U.S.
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Large ideological divides persist on views of tradition, national pride and discrimination, especially in the U.S.
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.
Overwhelmingly, people believe the U.S. interferes in the affairs of other countries (82%), but most also believe the U.S. contributes to peace and stability around the world (61%). U.S. President Joe Biden receives mostly positive reviews from publics around the world with 54% expressing confidence in Biden, while 39% say they lack confidence in him.
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.
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