Dissatisfaction with democracy is widespread in Japan ahead of snap election
Ahead of Japan’s election on Oct. 27, here are four key facts about people’s views of democracy and political parties in the country.
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35-country survey conducted from January 5 to May 22, 2024
Pew Research Center. 2025. “Spring 2024 Survey Data.” doi: 10.58094/dwf6-w702.
Ahead of Japan’s election on Oct. 27, here are four key facts about people’s views of democracy and political parties in the country.
55% of Turks have an unfavorable view of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and about half lack confidence in the national government.
Views vary on other ideas, such as recognizing same-sex marriages. Most see Pope Francis as a change in the church’s direction, and he’s broadly popular.
Pope Francis is broadly popular in much of Latin America and the U.S., but favorability has fallen in the Latin American countries surveyed.
A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.
Brazilians increasingly say their country is or will become a top world power, and trust in their government has roughly doubled since 2017.
Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the first far-right political party to win a state election in Germany since World War II.
A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
Most Israeli adults do not post or share about political and social issues online – including the war between Israel and Hamas.
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