Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Economy and Globalization

Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
Sarkozy, Fillon, Keep French People’s Trust
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France are confident that their president and his appointed prime minister are capable of handling the country’s most important issues, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Figaro Magazine. 64 per cent of respondents trust president Nicolas Sarkozy’s leadership, while 53 per cent feel the same way about prime minister François Fillon. Sep 6, 2007
Dutch Expect Stable Economy in 2007
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the Netherlands do not think their country’s economy will change drastically over the next six months, according to a poll by TNS Nipo released by RTL. 53 per cent of respondents feel this way, while 23 per cent expect an improvement, and 21 per cent believe things will be worse. Sep 5, 2007
Slight Drop for Opposition PO in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Poland’s opposition Civic Platform (PO) slightly decreased last month, according to a poll by PBS DGA published in Gazeta Wyborcza. 31 per cent of respondents would back the PO in the next general election, down two points since early August. Sep 4, 2007
ALP Drops, Coalition Gains in Australia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) remains the most popular political organization in the country but the governing Coalition is gaining support, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in the next election to the House of Representatives, down 3.5 points since mid-August. Sep 3, 2007
Mexicans Reject Any Drug Legalization
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico would oppose any attempt to legalize the use and commercialization of certain drugs, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 69 per cent of respondents would reject such a proposal, while 27 per cent would support it. Sep 1, 2007
Indians Support Nuclear Deal with U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in India are in favour of their government striking a deal on nuclear capabilities with the United States, according to a poll by Cfore published in Outlook Magazine. 52 per cent of respondents support the bi-national agreement, while 21 per cent oppose it. Aug 30, 2007
Calderón Has Fulfilled Promises, Say Mexicans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of people in Mexico think their head of state has partially delivered on his campaign pledges, according to a poll by Milenio. 64 per cent of respondents think Felipe Calderón has fulfilled his promises to a certain extent. Aug 30, 2007
Centre-Right Parties Dominate in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Poland's political landscape remains shaky, according to a poll by GfK Polonia released by Rzeczpospolita. 31 per cent of respondents would back the opposition Civic Platform (PO), while 28 per cent would support the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS) in the next general election. Aug 30, 2007
Majority Approves of Saca in El Salvador
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Salvadoran president Antonio Saca is backed by most people in the Central American country, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky released by TCS. 56.8 per cent of respondents approve of the way Saca is doing his job, while 37.6 disagree. Aug 30, 2007
Stable Numbers for Panama’s Torrijos
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Panama are still content with the performance of their president three years into his term, according to a poll by Dichter & Neira published in La Prensa. 59 per cent of respondents think Martín Torrijos has done a good or excellent job leading the country, down 1.3 points since July. Aug 30, 2007
Moldovans Lose Confidence in Key Politicians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Moldova appear satisfied with the performance of their three top political leaders, according to a poll by IMAS. 43 per cent of respondents express confidence in Moldovan president Vladimir Voronin, down six points since March. Aug 29, 2007
Indians Would Reject Early Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in India believe the government should not call an early ballot, according to a poll by Cfore published in Outlook Magazine. 63 per cent of respondents think the country should not hold a mid-term election. Aug 29, 2007
Mexicans Fear Muggers More Than Terrorists
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Mexico express grave concerns about their personal safety, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 61 per cent of respondents are personally very fearful of being victims of an armed robbery. Aug 29, 2007
Russians Favour Pursuit of Arctic Control
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Russia believe their government should assert its sovereignty claims over the Arctic, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 44 per cent of respondents think Russia must seek to defend its portion of the Arctic in order to secure economic development. Aug 28, 2007
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