Among European right-wing populists, favorable views of Russia and Putin are down sharply
Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
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Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
Around two-thirds of adults in Germany, France and the UK say it is important for their national government to make voting compulsory.
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.
Differences within each party on views of foreign policy emerge based on where Americans turn for political news.
In preelection tweets about the U.S., lawmakers abroad focused on how the election will affect bilateral ties and trade.
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.
During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
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