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Ukrainians' future life ratings have dropped from 7.9 to 6.9 since Russia's invasion, reflecting growing war fatigue.
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Ukrainians' approval of their president and confidence in their national government are at the lowest points since the war with Russia began, but their trust in their military is unwavering.
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After more than two years of war, Ukrainians' hopes for a quick accession to NATO and the EU have slipped, along with their approval of U.S. leadership.
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Ukrainians are growing increasingly weary of the war with Russia. ͯÑÕÊÓƵ's latest surveys of Ukraine show 52% would like to see the war end as soon as possible.
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ͯÑÕÊÓƵ trends show that in many respects, public opinion in the former East and West Germany is converging.
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Just 10% of Bulgarians are confident in their elections as they head to the polls Sunday for the seventh time since 2021.
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Ahead of parliamentary elections, ͯÑÕÊÓƵ offers a look inside the mindset of the European Union electorate, including what it thinks of its leadership.
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A new ͯÑÕÊÓƵ analysis suggests that whether the EU and NATO survive -- and thrive -- may depend on the actions of powerful member states and the confidence that people in member states have in their domestic political institutions.
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to hardship and strain. Ukrainians in 2023 report high negative emotions and struggling to afford basic needs.
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More than a year into the war with Russia, Ukrainians' support of their president and the country's military remains near record highs, but the rally effect for other institutions may have been shorter-lived.
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New ͯÑÕÊÓƵ surveys show Ukrainians remain convinced their country will be accepted into NATO and the European Union within 10 years.
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Over half of U.K. adults approve of the EU for the first time since ͯÑÕÊÓƵ started tracking the measure in 2008. They are slightly less fond of their own leadership.
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ͯÑÕÊÓƵ surveys in Ukraine offer a glimpse into Ukrainians' lives more than six months into the war with Russia.
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Record temperatures and wildfires have plagued the EU and U.K. this summer. In 2021, a median 48% of individuals across the region were dissatisfied with efforts to preserve the environment in their country.
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France's election on Sunday could decide the country's future role in Europe. French adults grew fonder of the EU during incumbent Emmanuel Macron's first term, with 48% approving of its leadership in 2021, up from 39% in 2017.
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As Germans head to the polls to decide who will lead them after their long-serving chancellor, Angela Merkel, their life evaluations have dropped, with four in 10 rating their lives high enough to be considered thriving.
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The European Commission released the second, expanded edition of the EU regional Social Progress Index in late 2020. The index takes discussions about progress beyond GDP.
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As German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to leave office, approval of the country's leadership is on a high note. Median approval is 62% across 29 countries and areas.
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Canada ranks as the most-accepting country in the world for migrants, based on ͯÑÕÊÓƵ's latest Migrant Acceptance Index. The U.S. also still makes the list of most-accepting countries.