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Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed Europeans’ attitudes toward the EU?

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a rise in support for the European Union across member states. A new study based on representative EU-wide data shows: approval of the EU increased noticeably after the invasion – with citizens seeing the Union more as a symbol of stability and security. While the rallying effect was widespread, the shift in attitudes varied: politically left-leaning individuals, in particular, responded with more skepticism.

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Young, male, right-wing? Gender gap among young voters

Populism / hk097846

A clear political shift to the right is emerging among Europe’s younger generation – driven primarily by young men. A new study based on representative data from all 27 EU member states shows: right-wing populist and far-right parties receive significantly more support among young men than among young women.

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Can social media influencers affect elections?

Elections and Voting Behavior / hk097846

They share tips on fashion, nutrition and lifestyle, reach millions of followers and are key opinion leaders of their generation – but social media influencers are also increasingly getting involved in politics. Whether on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok or Twitter, influencers are increasingly taking a public stance on political issues such as climate protection, gender equality or the coronavirus pandemic. But can they even influence election results?

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Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed Europeans’ attitudes toward the EU?

Young, male, right-wing? Gender gap among young voters

Can social media influencers affect elections?