Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
European Union
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Yes Side Ahead in Ireland’s EU Treaty Race
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Ireland are in favour of ratifying a new common European treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 38 per cent of respondents would vote to adopt the so-called Lisbon Treaty in next month’s referendum, while 28 per cent would vote against it. A third of respondents remain undecided. May 15, 2008
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Danes Still Willing to Adopt Euro
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Denmark would like their country to use the common European currency, according to a poll by Greens Analyseinstitut published in Borsen. 54 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of adopting the euro in a referendum, while 42 per cent are against the idea. May 14, 2008
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EU Referendum Race Tightens in Ireland
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Irish adults are voicing support for the proposed common European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 35 per cent of respondents would vote "Yes" in next month’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, down 11 points since February. May 5, 2008
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Lisbon Treaty Backed in Czech Republic
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Czech adults want their legislative branch to approve the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents believe Parliament should ratify the European Union (EU) agreement. May 1, 2008
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Lisbon Treaty Backed in Czech Republic
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Czech adults want their legislative branch to approve the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents believe Parliament should ratify the European Union (EU) agreement. May 1, 2008
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Three-in-Five Irish Undecided on EU Treaty
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Ireland have not yet made up their minds on a new common European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Irish Sun. 60 per cent of respondents do not know how they will vote in an upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Apr 19, 2008
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Support for EU Accession Increases in Turkey
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Turkey believe their country should join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by A&G Research. 41.9 per cent of respondents support Turkey’s accession into the continental group, up 9.8 points since 2006. Apr 18, 2008
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Montenegro Would Embrace EU, Shun NATO
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Montenegro would be happy to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Cedem. 78.2 per cent of respondents support their country’s accession into the continental group, unchanged since last June. Apr 12, 2008
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Danes Would Adopt Euro as Currency
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Denmark would embrace dropping the krone and using the common European currency, according to a poll by Greens Analyseinstitut published in Borsen. 55 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of adopting the euro in a referendum. Apr 11, 2008
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More Croatians Supportive of EU Accession
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Croatia who want to join the European Union (EU) has significantly increased since last year, according to a poll by Promocija Plus. 60.2 per cent of respondents want their country to enter the continental group, up 10.4 points since November. Apr 8, 2008
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Austrians Want to Stay in European Union
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Austria would reject a move to withdraw their country from the European Union (EU), according to a poll by OGM. 61 per cent of respondents oppose leaving the 27-member body. Apr 6, 2008
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Dutch Governing CDA Falls But Keeps Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in the Netherlands are siding with the governing Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) party, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally suggests that the CDA would secure 31 seats in the next election to the Second Chamber, down three seats since December. Apr 1, 2008
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Belgians Expect Short Life for Government
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in Belgium think the current coalition administration will not last until the next scheduled election in 2011, according to a poll by RTL and VTM. 68 per cent of respondents believe the government will not survive for a full term. Mar 28, 2008
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Europeans Concerned About Climate Change
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in all European Union (EU) countries express concern over climate change, according to the Eurobarometer conducted by TNS Opinion & Social. 57 per cent of respondents in the 27 nations list the phenomenon as their top environmental worry. Mar 21, 2008
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Some Britons Would Vote on EU Membership
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More than a third of adults in Britain want to hold both a referendum on the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and a vote on whether their country should remain in the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 36 per cent of respondents think the government should allow the people to express their opinion on both issues. Mar 18, 2008