Covid-19

This month sees us reflect on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic two years on. Our featured global surveys cover topics including gender equality and interpersonal trust. We also look at the French election ahead of this month’s vote, alongside the latest polling on the Ukraine conflict.

Two years into the unprecedented upheavals instigated by a global pandemic, it feels like a good moment to take stock and think about what we have learned during this dramatic period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for healthcare systems worldwide – with an already overburdened system and large population, the Indian healthcare system was no exception.

Expectations Index drops significantly in Germany and Italy

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.

The global public’s top 5 concerning issues remain unchanged, with Covid-19 still top. But inflation now ranks 6th with almost one in four (23%) worldwide now saying it is a worry in their country.

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

No significant change in sentiment since last month in most of survey’s 24 countries; global index on par with pre-pandemic level.

At last, Covid-19 will not be the main protagonist. But which issues are arising in its wake, and what will prove most important in Brazil’s election year?