Most see Germany's role as rising or steady Germany plays a role in the world today compared to 10 years ago
Across the European countries surveyed, a median of 47% think Germany is playing a more important role in the world than it was 10 years ago. This view is most pronounced in Greece, where 81% say Germany plays a more important role, and just 5% say it has a less important role. Majorities in Spain and Italy also feel Germany plays a more important role today than it has in past.
Most see Germany's role as rising or steady  | Germany plays a role in the world today compared to 10 years ago  | More important  | As jim portant  | Less important  | Greece  | 81% 13% 5%  | Spain  | 56  | 38  | 6  | Italy  | 55  | 26  | 13  | Germany  | 51  | 36  | 12  | Netherlands  | 47  | 41  | 10  | Poland  | 46  | 31  | 17  | France  | 42  | 16  | 42  | Hungary  | 42  | 31  | 22  | Sweden  | 38  | 44  | 16  | UK  | 37  | 36  | 21  | MEDIAN  | 47  | 36  | 15  | Note: Don it know responses not shown.  | Source: Spring 2018 Globa Attitudes Survey, Q32d.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 