Germany

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

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.

Sizable shares say men have more opportunities for high-paying jobs and that men should have preferential treatment when jobs are scarce.

For some governments, the debt incurred on COVID-19 relief will add to the considerable red ink already on their ledgers before the pandemic.

Some countries where COVID-19 has been deadliest – including the United States and Italy – have populations that skew considerably older than the global average.

Looking at household living arrangements in 130 countries and territories may shed light on how coronavirus-related quarantines are being felt.

People are widely dissatisfied with democracy in their country and believe that elected officials don’t care what people like them think.

NATO is generally seen in a positive light across countries in the alliance, but many express reservations about fulfilling Article 5’s collective defense obligations.