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Even as they age, younger generations in the U.S. tend to be more favorably disposed to groups, leaders and countries beyond their border.

Despite major changes in laws and norms surrounding the issue of same-sex marriage and the rights of LGBT people around the world, public opinion on the acceptance of homosexuality in society remains sharply divided by country, region and economic development.

Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.

Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.

72% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that Russia or other foreign governments will try to influence the November 2020 election.

Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.

Views of the U.S. are favorable across many of the 33 countries we surveyed in 2019, although confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump is low.

President Trump and his policies continue to receive negative reviews from people worldwide, with a lack of confidence in his leadership especially common in Western Europe. While views of the U.S. are positive overall, they vary widely among some of its key allies.

In some EU nations, sizable minorities speak something other than their country's national language in their household.

More countries still name the U.S. as the foremost economic power than say the same of China. And, even in nations that welcome China’s economic growth, few feel similarly about its growing military might.