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L’indice de Soft Power de la France recule pour la première fois depuis 2021
La France se classe au 6e rang mondial pour la cinquième année consécutive, mais la faible évolution de ses principaux indicateurs témoigne d'une stagnation de son Soft Power à l'échelle mondiale. Les États-Unis conservent la première place de l'Indice mondial … read more
Romania climbs to 53rd globally as media credibility and technology perceptions surge in Global Soft Power Index 2026
Romania rises 2 places to 53rd globally, with Soft Power score increasing from 39.5 to 40.3 Remarkable improvements in perceptions of generosity (up 26 ranks), trustworthiness (up 21 ranks), and cuisine (up 24 ranks) Technology and innovation perceptions strengthen significantly, … read more
Austria maintains 24th place globally as media perceptions and sustainability credentials strengthen in Global Soft Power Index 2026
Austria retains 24 th position globally despite slight score decline Significant improvements in media perceptions, with 'trustworthy media' climbing 6 ranks to 12 th globally Sustainability credentials advance with 'acts to protect the environment' rising 4 ranks US holds top … read more
Germany holds 5th place globally despite notable score decline as economic perceptions weaken in Global Soft Power Index 2026
Germany maintains 5 th position globally, though overall score declines from 70.1 to 67.7 out of 100 Media credibility strengthens with 'trustworthy media' climbing 6 ranks to 3 rd globally, but news of economic slowdown increasingly shaping global opinion Germany … read more
Sweden continues to lead Nordic nations amid plateauing perceptions of region’s Soft Power
Nordic nations record declines in Soft Power scores alongside other Western nations despite continued global leadership in governance, safety, and sustainability US holds top spot in Global Soft Power Index despite broad declines; Japan overtakes the UK for 3 rd … read more
Switzerland rises to 7th globally, leading world in Reputation and Governance with ten #1 attribute rankings in Global Soft Power Index 2026
Switzerland climbs one place to 7 th globally, overtaking Canada to become the highest-ranked nation outside the G7 Maintains world #1 rankings in both Reputation and Governance pillars, with ten individual #1 attribute rankings US holds top spot in Global … read more
Türkiye returns to top 25 most influential Soft Power nations globally
Türkiye maintains cultural appeal but battles declining perceptions of economic strength US holds top spot in Global Soft Power Index despite broad declines; Japan overtakes the UK for 3 rd LONDON, 20 January 2026 – Türkiye re-enters the list of … read more
Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026: The UAE maintains 10th place as Western nations decline
New Brand Finance survey shows decline in global perceptions of Western nations: US retains top spot despite decline in reputation UAE shows resilient Soft Power performance amid broader western declines, defending or improving ranks across all KPIs and pillars Other … read more

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