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Gideon Skinner

Head of Political Research at Ipsos, Ipsos

2 articles · 14 November 2025 to 12 December 2025

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Found 45% of voters across nine Western democracies dissatisfied with how democracy works, driven by cost of living, immigration and crime.
Led the nine-country polling analysis and highlighted widespread concern about democratic representation and disinformation.

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Europe's political centre frays as Trump prepares to back far-right challengers

From Jaywick to Berlin, mainstream leaders are losing ground while a new US strategy explicitly targets European immigration policy and 'political correctness' with diplomatic pressure and endorsements.

Clara Devereux12 December 20258 min read

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Half of Western voters say democracy is broken, Ipsos poll finds

A nine-country survey reveals 45 percent dissatisfaction with democratic systems, with only Sweden bucking the trend. Voters cite disinformation, corruption and unaccountable politicians as chief threats.

Marek Jankowski14 November 20256 min read

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