In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
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People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.
In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
Among 17 publics surveyed, those in Japan report the most negative assessment of how their country has handled the pandemic.
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
Americans expect China’s international reputation will suffer because of how the country has handled the coronavirus outbreak.
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