Janell Fetterolf Archives

short readsJun 11, 2021

Americans have less confidence in key world leaders – including Biden – than other global publics do

U.S. adults are the least confident in Biden out of 17 publics surveyed and among the least confident in Angela Merkel, Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
reportJun 10, 2021

America’s Image Abroad Rebounds With Transition From Trump to Biden

A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.
reportJan 19, 2021

British, French and German Publics Give Biden High Marks After U.S. Election

Most in all three countries are optimistic that U.S. policies and trans-Atlantic relations will improve under his presidency.
reportSep 15, 2020

U.S. Image Plummets Internationally as Most Say Country Has Handled Coronavirus Badly

In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
reportApr 30, 2020

Worldwide Optimism About Future of Gender Equality, Even as Many See Advantages for Men

Sizable shares say men have more opportunities for high-paying jobs and that men should have preferential treatment when jobs are scarce.
short readsFeb 3, 2020

Few in other countries approve of Trump’s major foreign policies, but Israelis are an exception

As President Trump gears up to deliver his 2020 State of the Union address, respondents in many countries disapprove of his foreign policies.
reportJan 8, 2020

Trump Ratings Remain Low Around Globe, While Views of U.S. Stay Mostly Favorable

President Trump and his policies continue to receive negative reviews from people worldwide, with a lack of confidence in his leadership especially common in Western Europe. While views of the U.S. are positive overall, they vary widely among some of its key allies.
reportOct 15, 2019

European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that few people in the former Eastern Bloc regret the monumental changes of 1989-1991.
reportApr 22, 2019

A Changing World: Global Views on Diversity, Gender Equality, Family Life and the Importance of Religion

People see diversity and gender equality increasing in their countries but say family ties have weakened. Views on the importance of religion vary widely.
reportMar 19, 2019

Europeans Credit EU With Promoting Peace and Prosperity, but Say Brussels Is Out of Touch With Its Citizens

Many Europeans say the European Union promotes peace, and most think it promotes democratic values and prosperity. But they also tend to see it as inefficient, intrusive and out of touch with citizens’ needs.