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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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Mine, yours, ours? What is important to us as a society when it comes to nutrition

Mine, yours, ours? What is important to us as a society when it comes to nutrition

March 2025
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Commissioned by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, this study examines the topic of nutrition, which lies at a sensitive intersection between personal lifestyle and societal change. We wanted to find out what people think about nutrition issues, where their dividing lines and commonalities lie.
Between anxiety and kindness

Between anxiety and kindness

February 2025
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The report "Between anxiety and kindness. Poles and Poles in the Face of Migration" shows Polish society at a key moment in the formation of attitudes towards migration. The change from an emigration country to an immigration country has made Poles feel a lot of uncertainty, but above all, they need a guarantee of order and a sense of security. At the same time, they also show a great deal of kindness and openness to others and understand the role they are supposed to play in the integration process.
Lesson to be corrected. Young people about health education

Lesson to be corrected. Young people about health education

February 2025
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In recent weeks, there have been intense debates about a new school subject – health education. Ultimately, these classes will be introduced from 2025 as an optional subject. Meanwhile, it is in this area of the educational program that young Poles see large deficits.
Progressive Activists

Progressive Activists

February 2025

More in Common’s new report takes a detailed look into the worldviews and attitudes of Progressive Activists, exploring what makes them different from the rest of the country, and why progressive campaigns in recent years increasingly seem to be backfiring.
Europe Talks Farming

Europe Talks Farming

February 2025
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Europe Talks Farming is a multi-country study from More in Common focusing on farmer's perceptions on things like their profession, the green transition and their political representation. The study covers Spain, Poland and Italy, as well as France through the work conducted by partner organization Parlons Climat.
The Future of the Conservative Party

The Future of the Conservative Party

February 2025

As Kemi Badenoch passes 100 days as Leader of the Opposition, our polling reveals the public's verdict, and what the Party can do to restore the trust of voters.
Being happy in a world that is going badly: the French people's relationship to happiness

Being happy in a world that is going badly: the French people's relationship to happiness

February 2025
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The new study by the think tank Destin Commun, carried out in partnership with TEDxParis, "French happiness, being happy in a world that is going badly", highlights a paradox: 8 out of 10 French people say they are happy personally, but they are just as likely to consider that the country is going in the wrong direction. What differences can be observed between the French who say they are the happiest and those who are less so? What different conceptions of happiness coexist, and what does this paradox between individual happiness and collective pessimism come from? These are the questions that the new study by Destin Commun answers.
Trump's Return: Five Findings that Capture the Moment​

Trump's Return: Five Findings that Capture the Moment​

January 2025
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More in Common’s January 2025 poll finds that wide bipartisan majorities of Americans value constitutionality, support federal wildfire relief for California, believe in a principled foreign policy, and yearn for a more united country.
Trump's Return: Five Findings that Capture the Moment​

Trump's Return: Five Findings that Capture the Moment​

January 2025
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As President Trump begins his second term, a new poll conducted by More in Common reveals a surprising consensus among Americans: a commitment to constitutionality, bipartisan support for wildfire relief, shared beliefs in principled foreign policy, and a desire for unity.
What's going on online? Tips for building trust with the invisible third

What's going on online? Tips for building trust with the invisible third

January 2025
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What should be taken into account when addressing the invisible third via digital channels? Together with our project partners from Das NETTZ, our discussion paper examines how trust works in the digital space and how we can reach people online who are often outside of social debates.