Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways from the provided text, focusing on global threats as perceived in a 2025 Pew Research Center study:
Top Threat: False Data: The spread of false information online is considered a major threat by a median of 72% of adults across 25 nations surveyed. It is the top threat in seven countries: Germany, the Netherlands, poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Korea. This concern is particularly high in Germany and Poland, likely due too recent national elections. Second Major Threat: Global Economy: 70% of those surveyed view the condition of the global economy as a major threat. It is viewed as the top threat in Greece and Australia.
Shifting Concerns About Climate Change & Disease: Concerns about climate change and spread of infectious diseases have decreased compared to recent years.
Longitudinal Study: This research is part of a recurring series by Pew Research Center, with similar studies conducted in 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2022.
* Related Research: The text links to a related study focusing on global concern about made-up news.
The images included depict a graph/table summarizing these findings, showing false information, terrorism, disease, and the global economy as major threats, with climate change ranking lower in concern.
