Public opinion

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

The Vinci Autoroutes Foundation has published the results of its 12th Responsible Driving Barometer survey. Conducted by Ipsos among 12,400 people in 11 European countries, this wide-ranging annual survey provides an overview of the behaviour and perceptions of Europeans behind the wheel. It makes it possible to monitor the evolution of risky behaviours and best practices in order to better target prevention campaigns in France and other European countries.

Only 12% of adults, on average, across 28 countries said they commute by bicycle.

Survey finds global consensus on bicycles’ key role to reduce carbon emissions and traffic and widespread support for giving them priority in new infrastructure projects

74% of adults, on average, across 27 countries say their country should take in those fleeing the conflict in Eastern Europe

People * Planet * Prosperity

Rejection and a weariness of voting to keep candidates out rather than in is the prevailing sentiment among abstainers and voters who cast a blank or invalid ballot, with little support for the plans of the two candidates among those who did cast a ballot. This survey conducted by Ipsos and Sopra Steria for france-tv and radiofrance on the motivations for voting shows that neither Marine Le Pen nor Emmanuel Macron truly succeeded in convincing those beyond their electoral base of the first round.

Survey finds unity in concern for Ukrainians, willingness to take in refugees, and wariness of getting involved militarily, but diverging views on sanctions and military support

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