Dissatisfaction with democracy remains widespread in many nations
Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
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Across 12 high-income countries, a median of 64% of adults say they are dissatisfied with the way their democracy is working, while a median of 35% are satisfied.
Most adults across 25 countries are aware of AI, and people are generally more concerned than excited about its effects on daily life.
In 2021, religious groups faced harassment from governments or social groups and individuals in 190 out of the 198 countries and territories in our study. This was an increase from 2020 but the same number of countries as in 2019, marking a return to the peak level since this tracking began in 2007. Here’s a […]
Few are religiously affiliated, but many in the region hold religious or spiritual beliefs and engage in traditional rituals.
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
A median of 40% across 35 countries have confidence in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while 46% do not.
We spoke with 45 everyday Americans to learn more about how people think about and interpret changes in news consumption.
A median of 31% across 35 countries say they’re completely free to speak without censorship, and 28% say their media are completely free to report the news.
A median of 62% of adults across 25 surveyed countries say they have a favorable opinion of the EU. Another 32% have an unfavorable view of the organization.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
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