Government

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.

Ahead of a major global election year, many around the world back populist attitudes.

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