Europe & Russia

Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.

Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.

Here’s what our surveys indicate about how Polish people see their democracy, international relations and social issues in the country.

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.

Americans are much more likely than Germans to see U.S. bases in Germany as important for their country’s national security.

U.S. adults give high marks to South Korea and Germany’s pandemic responses. In contrast, most believe China has done an only fair or poor job.

Germans are increasingly negative about their relationship with the U.S. Also, Germans are more comfortable than Americans with globalization.

Our response to the pandemic has included the difficult decision to suspend much of our international survey work until further notice.