Janell Fetterolf

Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.

U.S. adults are the least confident in Biden out of 17 publics surveyed and among the least confident in Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.

Most in all three countries are optimistic that U.S. policies and trans-Atlantic relations will improve under his presidency.

In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.

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

As President Trump gears up to deliver his 2020 State of the Union address, respondents in many countries disapprove of his foreign policies.

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.

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that few people in the former Eastern Bloc regret the monumental changes of 1989-1991.

People see diversity and gender equality increasing in their countries but say family ties have weakened. Views on the importance of religion vary widely.