Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
European Union
- Russia Wants EU Membership
- (CPOD) Jun. 25, 2003 - Russians support entry into the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 73 per cent of respondents say the federation should become a member of the continental organization. Jun 25, 2003
- Polish Citizens Support EU Membership
- (CPOD) Jun. 6, 2003 - A referendum on Poland's entry into the European Union (EU) appears to have enough support, according to a poll by OBOP. 74 per cent of respondents say they will vote in favour of joining the EU. Jun 6, 2003
- No To Euro, Even If UK Government Pushes For It
- (CPOD) Jun. 5, 2003 - Just days before chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown publishes a government report on the Euro, a majority of Britons are against the European currency, according to a poll by ICM published in the Sunday Mirror. 60 per cent of respondents would not support the Euro, even if the government makes a good case. Jun 5, 2003
- Deal With Mid-East Crisis Now, Americans Urge Bush
- (CPOD) Jun. 2, 2003 - Americans believe the current situation in Iraq places George W. Bush in a perfect setting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 58 per cent of respondents say the outcome of the Gulf War leaves the United States president in a strong position to end the dispute. Jun 2, 2003
- Spam A Growing Problem For E-mailers
- (CPOD) May 24, 2003 - Unsolicited messages are becoming a hassle for American e-mail users, according to a poll by Gallup. 67 per cent of respondents say they get a lot of "spam", a 30 per cent jump since March 2000. May 24, 2003
- British Opposition To Euro At 45%
- (CPOD) May 23, 2003 - Opposition to the Euro in Britain reached its highest point, according to a poll by ICM published in The Guardian. 45 per cent of respondents say they would definitely vote against the adoption of the European currency if a referendum were held tomorrow. May 23, 2003
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Britons Reject Euro Again, But May Reconsider
- May 16, 2003
- Israelis Support Peace Plan, Not Sure If Sharon Does
- (CPOD) May 16, 2003 - On the eve of the first negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in 31 months, most Israelis back the proposed "road map" for peace in the Middle East, according to a poll published in Maariv. 36 per cent of respondents support the plan, developed by the United States, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and Russia.Palestinian prime minister May 16, 2003
- British Residents Reject Euro
- (CPOD) May 7, 2003 - British residents are against the adoption of the Euro, according to a poll by Populus published in the Times. 32 per cent of respondents say the United Kingdom should never adopt the European currency. May 7, 2003
- Palestinians Not Hopeful About Peace Accord
- (CPOD) May 6, 2003 - Most Palestinians are not confident on their prime minister's aptitude to reach a peace agreement, according to a poll by the Horizons Centre for Study and Training. 58.7 per cent of respondents say Mahmoud Abbas will not be able to negotiate a satisfactory settlement with Israel. May 6, 2003
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Move To Euro Uncertain In Sweden
- (CPOD) Apr. 25, 2003 - Swedes are split over the Euro, according to a poll by Danske Bank. 48 per cent of respondents welcome the common European currency, while 49 per cent reject it. Apr 25, 2003
- Too Many Immigrants Arrive Say Spaniards
- (CPOD) Apr. 17, 2003 - More Spaniards think their country is welcoming too many immigrants, according to a poll by Gallup Spain. 61.7 per cent of respondents say the country gets more expatriates than it should, a 10 per cent increase since February 2002. Apr 17, 2003
- Portugal PM Faces Low Ratings, Resignations
- (CPOD) Apr. 10, 2003 - Residents of Portugal are not happy with the performance of Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, according to a poll by Marktest. 53 per cent of respondents say the prime minister's administration has been bad or very bad. Apr 10, 2003
- Swedes Skeptical About Euro, Dane Support Steady
- (CPOD) Mar. 26, 2003 - Residents of Sweden remain skeptical about adopting the Euro, while support for the common European currency seems to be steady in Denmark, according to a poll conducted by Danske Bank. In Sweden, where a national referendum on whether to join the Euro will take place on Sept. 14, 24 per cent of respondents stated that they would definitely vote "Yes," while 30 per cent Mar 26, 2003