short readJan 25, 2023 Many countries in Europe get a new government at least every two years Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
short readNov 1, 2022 Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
short readOct 6, 2022 Populists in Europe โ especially those on the right โ have increased their vote shares in recent elections Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.
reportDec 7, 2021 Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
short readAug 5, 2021 In India, Hindu support for Modiโs party varies by region and is tied to beliefs about diet and language Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in Indiaโs most recent parliamentary election.
short readOct 30, 2020 From voter registration to mail-in ballots, how do countries around the world run their elections? Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, hereโs a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
short readOct 5, 2020 Key facts about womenโs suffrage around the world, a century after U.S. ratified 19th Amendment At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
short readJul 10, 2020 How people in Poland see key aspects of their democracy ahead of presidential election Hereโs what our surveys indicate about how Polish people see their democracy, international relations and social issues in the country.
short readApr 14, 2020 Fast facts about South Koreansโ views of democracy as legislative election nears South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the countryโs legislative body are at stake.
short readNov 4, 2019 5 facts about public opinion in Spain as its election nears Spain’s public is concerned about democracy, inequality and their childrenโs financial future. But views of the economy have rebounded overall.