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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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What do Britons really think about the riots?

What do Britons really think about the riots?

August 2024
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New research from More in Common exploring how the British public have reacted to recent riots and disorder across England and Northern Ireland.
From Apathy to Action

From Apathy to Action

July 2024
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How France beat back the threat of the authoritarian far-right (for now) and what the US can learn from a crisis averted. A collection of first person accounts from French politicians, activists and business leaders who stood up as France faced an acute threat from the authoritarian far-right.
Change Pending - the path to the 2024 General Election and beyond

Change Pending - the path to the 2024 General Election and beyond

July 2024
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Over 60 focus groups and polling of over 10,000 people shows us why people voted the way they did at the General Election, and what comes next.
The Day After: Thinking About July 8, 2024

The Day After: Thinking About July 8, 2024

July 2024
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In this new report, published on the eve of the second round of the legislative elections, Destin Commun draws lessons from countries that have recently experienced their own “day after”. We called upon women and men who were key players and observers when populist right-wing governments came to power in Hungary, Poland, Italy, the United States and Brazil. We also looked at the lessons of the day after the Brexit vote in 2016 in the United Kingdom. With contributions from Laurent Berger, Antonio Scurati, Stanley McChrystal, Sir David Lidington, Federico Fubini, Michał Szułdrzyński, Luke Tryl, Zsuzsanna Szelényi, Pablo Ortellado, Jason Mangone, Laurence de Nervaux, Tristan Guerra and Mathieu Lefevre
The new European Parliament facing environmental challenges

The new European Parliament facing environmental challenges

June 2024
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We analyze Polish women and men for their opinions on nature protection in the context of the European Green Deal and Nature Restoration Law. Our research shows that concern for the environment can unite Polish society beyond divisions.
After the European Parliament elections

After the European Parliament elections

June 2024
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We ask Polish women and men what their expectations are towards MEPs in the most important areas of European policy - security, migration, support for Ukraine and climate policy.
Americans' Attitudes toward Social Media

Americans' Attitudes toward Social Media

May 2024

More in Common explores Americans' attitudes about the societal effects of social media, their attitudes towards government regulation, and their own personal experiences using social media.
Where the public stands on social media and smartphones in the United States and Europe (May 2024)

Where the public stands on social media and smartphones in the United States and Europe (May 2024)

May 2024
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In May 2024, More in Common conducted a series of comprehensive surveys to better understand the impact of smartphones and social media on the lives of people in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
Please design once: Principles for a unifying energy transition

Please design once: Principles for a unifying energy transition

May 2024
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Questions about the energy transition have been hotly debated recently. In this discussion paper, we use qualitative research to examine how the energy transition can be successful and unify people from a public perspective.
The public's relationship with social networks and smartphones: comparative analysis between France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States

The public's relationship with social networks and smartphones: comparative analysis between France, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States

May 2024

In May 2024, our international network More in Common conducted a series of in-depth surveys to better understand the impact of smartphones and social media on citizens' lives and society in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany (analysis report in English).