In five points, we look at how people across 29 countries feel about everything from if, and when, abortion should be legal to who, if anyone, should be punished when it’s illegal.
Around the world, inequality is a more salient issue for younger generations, who are also less likely than older people to believe they live in a society that rewards merit and hard work. But there are some important differences between different groups in how inequality is defined, and who is thought to suffer because of it.
A global country average of 74% of people, in the 29 countries surveyed, agreed in principle that people should be able to take refuge in other countries, including their own, to escape war or persecution.
This 34-country survey, including Switzerland, explores the public view on personal health challenges and how well-equipped healthcare systems are to deal with them. New to the survey this year are Indonesia, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand, and United Arab Emirates.
Political opinion polls come under great scrutiny in the run-up to elections, as we try to make sense of often changing and sometimes fragmenting political landscapes. But by implementing new approaches and staying mindful of common sources of error, opinion polls can remain a vital tool for predicting election outcomes.
The European Project in 2020 survey, carried out by Ipsos’ online platform ‘Global Advisor’, provides needed insights into EU citizens views of the European Union. It focuses on three key aspects: 1) the past and present direction of the EU, 2) the EU’s impact in the world and the necessity for its Member States to act together and 3) the EU’s role in handling of the Coronavirus.
Germany, Canada, and New Zealand are most favorably impacted, while the United States, Brazil, and India are seen unfavorably.
Based on nations’ handling of health crises, most travelers are more comfortable traveling domestically as opposed to internationally over the next five years.
This fifth edition of our Signals digest continues to bring together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus, including new POVs, country insights, and the latest from the public opinion tracker.
