The sixth edition of the Ipsos Populism Report sheds light on the deeper forces feeding the current surge of populism. On average across 31 countries, a profound pessimism is settling in.
This study reveals a striking contrast: while much of the world faces rising populism fuelled by economic concerns, deep pessimism, and a strong sense of societal collapse, Switzerland stands out as an island of stability resisting the anti-elite appeals gaining ground elsewhere.