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More in Common took shape from work undertaken since 2016 to understand why so many societies were dividing around debates about their identity and belonging, and why people were being increasingly persuaded to see debates about immigration, refugees and diversity through the lens of ‘us-versus-them’. Since then, we have broadened our research agenda and incorporated several layers of social psychology research to provide a deeper analysis of the different factors contributing to polarization and social fracturing.

More in Common’s published studies of public attitudes in several European countries and the United States are already regarded as among the most insightful and actionable analyses of public opinion. Our team also published papers on polarization, social media and the psychology of political behavior.

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Happiness, French Style: Being Happy in a World That's Going Wrong

Happiness, French Style: Being Happy in a World That's Going Wrong

March 2025
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In contrast to the heavy atmosphere surrounding national and international news, this survey by Destin Commun, conducted in partnership with TEDxParis, highlights a reassuring reality: the vast majority of our fellow citizens are happy with their lives, a feeling widely shared across all segments of society. It highlights a paradox: 8 out of 10 French people say they are personally happy, but just as many believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Ukraine: The fallout from the Oval Office

Ukraine: The fallout from the Oval Office

March 2025
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A major new study from More in Common based on polling of 7,000 people across France, Germany, the UK, The US and Poland has found that, despite the breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Voldoymyr Zelenskyy, there remains strong public support for Europe to stand by Ukraine.
The Fallout: That Wasn’t American Support for Ukraine Amid Political Shift

The Fallout: That Wasn’t American Support for Ukraine Amid Political Shift

March 2025
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On February 28th, 2025, President Zelenskyy met with President Trump, Vice President Vance and other members of the President’s cabinet in the Oval Office to discuss a potential deal that would allow the US to invest in valuable Ukrainian minerals—the meeting, which was open to the press, was meant as the precursor to the deal’s signing.
Safer smartphones and social media: What do Britons want?

Safer smartphones and social media: What do Britons want?

March 2025
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As MPs debate the Safer Phones Bill, More in Common polling with the New Britain Project for the National Education Union shows clear support for strong restrictions on the harms of social media, spanning Britain's political divides and supported by both parents and young people.
Ukraine: European support grows in times of adversity

Ukraine: European support grows in times of adversity

March 2025
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Destin Commun and the entire international More in Common network are publishing an exclusive survey to understand the impact of recent events related to the war in Ukraine on European and American opinions. The study, conducted simultaneously in five countries (Germany, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States) among 7,068 respondents, highlights stable, even stronger, majority support for Ukraine in all countries, despite Donald Trump's statements on American disengagement.
European solidarity with Ukraine – even without the USA if necessary

European solidarity with Ukraine – even without the USA if necessary

March 2025
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How do people in Germany, Great Britain, France, Poland, and the USA view support for Ukraine following the scandal in the White House on February 28? We conducted cross-national research on this topic.
Mine, yours, ours? What is important to us as a society when it comes to nutrition

Mine, yours, ours? What is important to us as a society when it comes to nutrition

March 2025
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Commissioned by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, this study examines the topic of nutrition, which lies at a sensitive intersection between personal lifestyle and societal change. We wanted to find out what people think about nutrition issues, where their dividing lines and commonalities lie.
Between anxiety and kindness

Between anxiety and kindness

February 2025
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The report "Between anxiety and kindness. Poles and Poles in the Face of Migration" shows Polish society at a key moment in the formation of attitudes towards migration. The change from an emigration country to an immigration country has made Poles feel a lot of uncertainty, but above all, they need a guarantee of order and a sense of security. At the same time, they also show a great deal of kindness and openness to others and understand the role they are supposed to play in the integration process.
Lesson to be corrected. Young people about health education

Lesson to be corrected. Young people about health education

February 2025
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In recent weeks, there have been intense debates about a new school subject – health education. Ultimately, these classes will be introduced from 2025 as an optional subject. Meanwhile, it is in this area of the educational program that young Poles see large deficits.
Progressive Activists

Progressive Activists

February 2025

More in Common’s new report takes a detailed look into the worldviews and attitudes of Progressive Activists, exploring what makes them different from the rest of the country, and why progressive campaigns in recent years increasingly seem to be backfiring.
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