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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.

New Ipsos survey shows greater compassion for forcibly displaced as war in Ukraine wears on.

Having described France as a time-bomb at the heart of Europe and a country frivolously denying reality, The Economist designated France as the country of the year in 2017. Perhaps Emmanuel Macron’s election has already changed the global outlook on the country.

This month's global Consumer Confidence National Index score remained the same at 50.1.

This month’s global Consumer Confidence National Index score fell slightly from both October and November (each 50.5) to 50.1.

Setting an all-time high, this month’s global Consumer Confidence National Index has risen to 50.5.

Global Primary Index Hits Record-High Level of 48.9 in August 2017

The latest Ipsos Global Consumer Confidence for July 2017 is 48.7.

The theme for World Water Day 2017 is “Why waste water?” and is in support of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 6.3 to improve water quality by reducing, treating and reusing wastewater.