Issue Watch
European Union
Britons Reject Idea of Blair as EU President
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Britain would not agree with the potential appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. If the new post of EU president is established and the former British prime minister is offered the job, 63 per cent of respondents would disagree with the appointment.
Jun 1, 2009
Lisbon Treaty Could Pass in New Irish Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Ireland would consider approving the Lisbon Treaty if a new referendum takes place, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in The Irish Times. 52 per cent of respondents would ratify the common European Union (EU) treaty in a new vote, up nine points since November.
May 25, 2009
Danes Not Sure About Entering Euro Zone
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Denmark are still doubtful about the potential effects of adopting the common European currency, according to a poll by the Ramboell Institute published in Jyllands Posten. 45.2 per cent of respondents would support maintaining the current opt-out on joining the euro, while 43.6 reject this position and would like to join the currency.
May 23, 2009
Sweden Wants New Referendum on Euro
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Half of adults in Sweden are ready to vote on whether their country should adopt the single European currency, according to a poll by Novus Opinion published in Dagens Nyheter. 51 per cent of respondents think that a new referendum on whether Sweden should adopt the euro ought to be held.
May 21, 2009
Israelis Would Join Both EU and NATO
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in Israel would like their country to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Keevoon and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. 69 per cent of respondents support this idea.
May 5, 2009
Half of French Reject Turkey in EU
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Opposition to Turkey’s accession into the European Union (EU) has subsided but remains high, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 50 per cent of respondents oppose Turkey’s entry into the continental group, down 16 points since June 2005.
Apr 27, 2009
Lisbon Treaty Would Pass in Ireland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The proposed body of law for European Union (EU) members would be endorsed by voters in Ireland, according to a poll by Quantum Research. 54 per cent of respondents support the Lisbon Treaty.
Apr 25, 2009
Views on Euro Shifting in Sweden
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Sweden would like to adopt the European Union (EU) common currency, according to a poll by Sifo. 47 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of introducing the euro in Sweden, up eight points since May 2004.
Apr 23, 2009
Most People in Britain Remain Euro-Sceptic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain deny that the current economic crisis has made them consider adopting the euro, according to a poll by Communicate Research released by the BBC. 64 per cent of respondents disagree that they are now more likely to want Britain to use the common European Union (EU) currency.
Mar 24, 2009
Icelanders Divided on EU Accession
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Iceland are divided on whether their country should enter the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Capacent Gallup. 45.5 per cent of respondents do not want to join the continental group, but 39.7 per cent would like Iceland to be a member.
Mar 14, 2009
Irish Voters Warming Up to Lisbon Treaty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in Ireland support the proposed Lisbon Treaty for the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Millward Brown IMS. 46 per cent of respondents would vote yes if a new referendum on the agreement took place.
Mar 12, 2009
Slight Majority Nixes Euro for Sweden
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Swedish adults remain opposed to their country’s adoption of the European Union (EU) common currency, according to a poll by Skop released by SVT. 51 per cent of respondents oppose introducing the euro in Sweden.
Mar 3, 2009
Ireland Would Support Lisbon Treaty Now
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Ireland would endorse the adoption of a proposed common body of law for European Union (EU) member nations, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 58 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the Lisbon Treaty if a new referendum on the matter took place, while 28 per cent would vote against.
Feb 9, 2009
Serbians Want to Join European Union
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Serbia would endorse a proposal to join the European Union (EU) in an eventual referendum on the matter, according to a poll by the Strategic Marketing & Media Research Institute. 61 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of accession, while 13 per cent would vote against.
Jan 30, 2009
Danes Divided on Euro Adoption
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Denmark have opposing views regarding their country’s potential adoption of the European Union (EU) common currency, according to a poll by Capacent Epinion for Danske Bank. 41.4 per cent of respondents support introducing the euro and replacing the krone, while 39.8 per cent are opposed.
Jan 30, 2009