This post will expand on the previous post of the global-thematic
Transatlantic Trends report, that the economy and unemployment were two most
important issues on people’s mind.The
visualization analyzes how people were affected by the global economic crisis
from 2009-2014.
The Greeks, Portuguese, Spaniards, Turkish, and Americans revealed
that they were most affected by the economic crisis, whereas for the least
affected Swedes & Germans, what crisis?
The Italians and Spaniards thought that the European Union
(EU) was not responsive to combating
the economic crisis and that the countries affected by the economic crisis were
not doing enough to combat the
crisis.In other words, help us!
In every surveyed EU country, majority of people thought
that each country should retain their authority over their country’s economic
and budgetary policies, with the Greeks, British, & Swedes displayed the
strongest feeling about this issue.In
short, dear EU, thanks for your financial help, but no thanks to your
authority!
Happy New Year!Let’s
start 2016 by reviewing the Transatlantic Trends report prepared by the German Marshall Fund of the United States based in Washington D.C.This global-thematic report is a
comprehensive annual survey of American and European public opinion on numerous
transatlantic issues, including foreign policies, support for NATO, economic
performance, immigration etc.
This preeminent report provides valuable data for
policymakers (including the U.S. Department of State), the media, & the
academics to look into important issues that affect countries on both sides of
the Atlantic.Here’s the first
visualization that analyzes what people from the European Union, US, and Russia
think about the important issues that are affecting their lives. Not surprisingly, the economy and unemployment were two most important issues on people's mind as these issues directly affected their financial
well-being. On the issue whether the UK should leave the European Union, let's just say that there would be no love lost for the French if the UK decides to leave.
