Fewer jobs have been lost in the EU than in the U.S. during the COVID-19 downturn
Roughly 9.6 million U.S. workers lost their jobs during the COVID-19 downturn; only about 2.6 million EU workers lost jobs in this period.
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Around the world, people who trust others are more supportive of international cooperation
Support for international cooperation can vary significantly depending on the amount of trust that people tend to place in others.
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Europeans approved of EU’s handling of COVID-19 this summer – but much has changed since
Most people in 8 EU countries thought their country – and the bloc as a whole – had done a good job dealing with the pandemic this summer.
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Majorities in the European Union Have Favorable Views of the Bloc
A median of 66% across eight EU member nations rated the organization positively this summer.
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In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’
Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
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Supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from EU to Putin
A look at how supporters of European populist parties stand out on key issues, from the European Union to Putin.
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Attitudes toward EU are largely positive, both within Europe and outside it
A median of 58% of adults across 33 countries have a favorable opinion of the EU, while just 27% hold an unfavorable view.
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Euroskeptics are a bigger presence in the European Parliament than in past
The share of Euroskeptic members of the European Parliament jumped to 29% in 2014. That’s up from 17% in 1979.
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How Europeans see key institutions and issues ahead of European Parliament elections
Learn how Europeans in 10 EU member states feel about key institutions and issues ahead of European Parliament elections.
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Europeans Credit EU With Promoting Peace and Prosperity, but Say Brussels Is Out of Touch With Its Citizens
Many Europeans say the European Union promotes peace, and most think it promotes democratic values and prosperity. But they also tend to see it as inefficient, intrusive and out of touch with citizens’ needs.
