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Citizens living in liberal democracies are far more likely to oppose economic liberalisation policies attached to IMF (International Monetary Fund) loans, while those in autocratic states tend to welcome them and embrace their reforms, finds new UCL research.

Political preferences are shaped by the subjects pupils study at school, explains Dr Roland Kappe (UCL Political Science) in an article for The Conversation.

A large-scale international study spanning 13 EU countries shows that when it comes to climate policy proposals, the decisive factor is not the proor con-camps that are decisive, but a substantial middle group. This middle group responds differently depending on the specific climate policy, and their opinions often determine whether a policy gains majority support In brief   As part of the Horizon Europe project Capable, researchers surveyed around 19'000 people from 13 European countries on 15 specific climate proposals in the summer of 2024.

Famine is still being measured as if the world has not changed. By relying on fixed mortality thresholds, today's classification systems risk recognising mass starvation only when it is already too late.

A study using data from Catalonia shows that collaboration between local councils and regional councils significantly increases the coverage of rental assistance, while having no significant effect on guaranteed citizen income.

In Belgium between the wars, migrant women were monitored, put on file and then expelled for political reasons.

Jura The American president's demand for control over Greenland violates international law, international agreements and the constitution.

Researchers at TU Wien are developing a model that interprets opinions not as diametrically opposed poles, but as overlapping areas at the group level.