Keywords: Public Opinion


Trump defends his first-term economy and Covid-19 response amid renewed debate

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended his administration's economic record and handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, arguing that the United States achieved one of its strongest periods of economic growth before the global health crisis disrupted economies worldwide. Speaking publicly, Trump said......

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating falls below 50% for the first time

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dropped below the 50% threshold for the first time since she took office, according to a newly released opinion survey, signaling a shift in voter sentiment despite her strong electoral mandate earlier this year. The latest poll indicates......

Poll finds majority of Americans oppose military action against Iran

A new public opinion survey suggests that a majority of Americans believe the decision to launch military action against Iran was a mistake, reflecting growing concern over the potential consequences of an escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to a YouGov poll conducted for The Economist,......

Mustapha Baitas announces Morocco's definitive return to GMT legal time

The Moroccan government is ending the system of permanent daylight saving time that has been in place for several years. Starting from September 20, 2026, the Kingdom will officially revert to the legal time corresponding to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), a decision presented as final by the Executive. The......

Morocco to Return to Legal GMT Time at Summer's End, Announces Aziz Akhannouch

The Moroccan government has decided to revert to legal time (GMT) at the end of the summer season, thus ending the system of permanent GMT+1 that has been in place for several years. The announcement was made by the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, following the government council meeting.This decision......

Swiss poll shows strong support for new EU agreement ahead of possible referendum

A new opinion poll indicates that Swiss voters strongly support a proposed agreement to deepen economic and political ties with the European Union, suggesting that a major overhaul of bilateral relations could be approved if put to a referendum. According to the survey, support for the deal stands at......

Switzerland Faces a Historic Choice: Capping Its Population at 10 Million

Swiss citizens are being called to vote on an unprecedented popular initiative proposing to set a demographic cap of 10 million inhabitants by 2050. This national vote comes amid intense European debates surrounding immigration and population growth. Championed by the Swiss People's Party (SVP), a conservative......

Germans oppose VAT rise to fund income tax cuts, survey finds

A majority of people in Germany are skeptical about proposals to increase value-added tax (VAT) in order to finance reductions in income tax, according to a recent survey conducted by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). The study presented respondents with a hypothetical reform in which......

Support for Germany’s AfD rises sharply ahead of regional election

Support for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has continued to grow ahead of an important regional election in eastern Germany, according to recent polling data. The survey indicates that the AfD could emerge as the strongest political force in the state of Saxony-Anhalt during the......