Four-in-ten countries and territories worldwide had blasphemy laws in 2019
79 countries and territories out of the 198 studied around the world (40%) had laws or policies in 2019 banning blasphemy.
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79 countries and territories out of the 198 studied around the world (40%) had laws or policies in 2019 banning blasphemy.
Here are answers to some common questions about the EU, how countries can join it, how long each step typically takes and more.
Around a fifth (21%) of the 198 countries evaluated banned at least one religion-related group in 2019, our analysis found.
A small but significant share of car owners in the U.S. have traded filling up for plugging in, and many more are thinking of joining them.
Spain’s public is concerned about democracy, inequality and their children’s financial future. But views of the economy have rebounded overall.
In EU countries with higher unemployment, people are more pessimistic about job prospects. Youth unemployment and lack of economic growth are also factors.
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
The size of Europe’s unauthorized immigrant population in 2017 was less than half the number in the United States.
In this Q&A and video, learn about the methods and data sources the Center used to estimate the number of unauthorized immigrants in Europe.
The number of unauthorized immigrants living in Europe increased between 2014 and 2016, then leveled off to an estimated 3.9 million to 4.8 million in 2017, according to new estimates from Pew Research Center.
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