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Climate policies: The swing voters that determine their fate

A set of scales with people standing on them. In the background are some of Europe's most important buildings. On the left side of the scales are people who support climate protection, and on the right are people who oppose it. In the middle are undecided people. The scales are balanced.

A large-scale international study spanning 13 EU countries shows that when it comes to climate policy proposals, the decisive factor is not the pro- or 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

11.03.2026