COVID-19

Inflation is now the top global worry for the first time, with 26 out of 27 countries recording an increase in concern over the last month.

New global survey finds happiness levels on the upswing with the Dutch and Australians most likely to be happy

Marking International Women’s Day 2022 on 8 March, the European Parliament, Directorate General for Communication, commissioned Ipsos European Public Affairs to conduct a new Flash Eurobarometer survey to gather women's opinions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Majorities in each of 30 countries believe we will never fully stop the spread of COVID, but views on vaccination mandates vary widely.

Whatever happens next in this unique, multidimensional, planetary crisis, we have reached a point where we need to take stock and reflect on what we’ve learned so far.

What Now? What Next?

What did we learn about public attitudes and behaviours? What did our research tell us about the events of the year? And how did our outlook shift?

There is no consensus on what would signal the end of the pandemic. In most of the 33 countries surveyed, the majority don’t expect it’ll happen any time soon.

Ipsos poll for Halifax International Security Forum finds New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Sweden seen as providing best leadership on COVID, while China and U.S. underperformed; support growing for opening borders.