Americans prioritize political reforms over economic ones; Germans, the opposite | Pew Research Center

April 21, 2021

People in U.S., Western Europe differ over what needs more fixing: Their nation’s political or economic system

Americans prioritize political reforms over economic ones; Germans, the opposite

Americans prioritize political reforms over economic ones; Germans, the opposite

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Americans prioritize political reforms over economic ones; Germans, the opposite

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People in U.S., Western Europe differ over what needs more fixing: Their nation’s political or economic system
In France, a majority seeks major changes to both the political and economic system, as do pluralities in the U.S. and UK
Satisfaction with democracy related to desire for political and economic reform
Supporters and nonsupporters of populist parties in France and Germany share views of economic and political reforms
Ideological divides in attitudes toward reforming political and economic systems in the U.S., UK and France
Americans prioritize political reforms over economic ones; Germans, the opposite
In France, a majority seek major changes to both the political and economic systems, as do pluralities in the U.S. and UK