People in U.S., Western Europe differ over what needs more fixing: Their nation’s political or economic system
Here are five key findings about people’s attitudes toward systemic reforms in the U.S., France, Germany and the UK.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Here are five key findings about people’s attitudes toward systemic reforms in the U.S., France, Germany and the UK.
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.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
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.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that the United States’ influence in the world has been getting weaker in recent years.
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.
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