Publications

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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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

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

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

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)

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

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

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).

Social networks: the French want to regain control

May 2024
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What is the current vision of French people on social networks and are they ready for more regulation, or even bans? Our exclusive survey, conducted in France, but also in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States, reveals that French people of all political persuasions are very aware of the dangers and are calling for restrictive measures to protect young people.

No place like home

May 2024
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New research explores UK public opinion on housing

Phoning it in

May 2024
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Research in the UK and across four countries finds high support for tighter regulation of social media and online harms, particularly when it comes to protecting children online.