Covid’s toxic divides could shape Europe for years, study says

Vastly different experiences across geography, generations and societies may have dramatic political impact

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Radically different experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic have created toxic geographical, generational and societal divides across Europe that could shape the continent's politics for years to come, according to a study.

Research by the European Council on Foreign Relations based on polling in 12 EU states shows a tale of two pandemics and two Europes", with the past 18 months taking a vastly different toll on regions, age groups and individuals in the bloc.