PEW RESEARCH CENTER-MediaandPoliticsinWesternEuropeSurveyEightWesternEuropeanCountriesConductedOct -Dec2017

The Media and Politics in Western Europe Survey (Oct. 30–Dec. 20, 2017) by Pew Research Center examines how citizens in eight Western European countries consume news, trust media outlets, and view politics. The dataset includes full questionnaires with wording, response values, and filtering instructions, and is weighted for nationally representative analysis. Methodological overviews provide detailed information on sampling, fieldwork, languages, and error margins. To minimize bias, the survey applied randomization in battery items and paired statement questions. Certain variables were removed due to disclosure sensitivities or translation issues (e.g., reference to Die Tageszeitung in Germany). The study also maps audience use of specific national media outlets, such as France 2 in France or the BBC in the UK.