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short readsJun 20, 2024

In the UK, dissatisfaction with economy, democracy is widespread ahead of election

None of the four major British political parties we asked about in our survey receive net positive ratings from the British public.
short readsJan 25, 2023

Many countries in Europe get a new government at least every two years

Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
short readsNov 1, 2022

Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries

When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
short readsOct 6, 2022

Populists in Europe – especially those on the right – have increased their vote shares in recent elections

Elections in Italy and Sweden have underscored the growing electoral strength that populist parties have displayed in Europe in recent years.
reportDec 7, 2021

Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy

We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
short readsAug 5, 2021

In India, Hindu support for Modi’s party varies by region and is tied to beliefs about diet and language

Hindus were the religious group most likely to say they voted for the BJP in India’s most recent parliamentary election.
short readsOct 30, 2020

From voter registration to mail-in ballots, how do countries around the world run their elections?

Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
short readsOct 5, 2020

Key facts about women’s suffrage around the world, a century after U.S. ratified 19th Amendment

At least 20 nations preceded the U.S. in granting women the right to vote, according to an analysis of measures in 198 countries and territories.
short readsJul 10, 2020

How people in Poland see key aspects of their democracy ahead of presidential election

Here’s what our surveys indicate about how Polish people see their democracy, international relations and social issues in the country.
short readsApr 14, 2020

Fast facts about South Koreans’ views of democracy as legislative election nears

South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.

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In the UK, dissatisfaction with economy, democracy is widespread ahead of election

Many countries in Europe get a new government at least every two years

Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries

Populists in Europe – especially those on the right – have increased their vote shares in recent elections

Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy

In India, Hindu support for Modi’s party varies by region and is tied to beliefs about diet and language

From voter registration to mail-in ballots, how do countries around the world run their elections?

How people in Poland see key aspects of their democracy ahead of presidential election

Fast facts about South Koreans’ views of democracy as legislative election nears

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