Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

Governing New Democrats Still Lead in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Greece’s New Democracy (ND) party remains popular, according to a poll by Kapa Research. 29.1 per cent of respondents would support the governing party in the next general election, while 23.2 per cent would vote for the opposition Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK). Mar 5, 2008
Fidesz Maintains Solid Support in Hungary
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) continues to have wide popular support, according to a poll by Gallup Hungary. 67 per cent of decided voters would back the main opposition party in the next general election, up one point since December. Mar 5, 2008
PSOE Heads to Spanish Election with Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) could earn a new term in office in Spain, according to a review of the last four publicly released voting intention surveys. 43.6 per cent of decided voters would back the PSOE, while 39.1 per cent would back the conservative Popular Party (PP). Mar 5, 2008
ND Leads, Leftist Coalition Surges in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Greece’s governing New Democracy (ND) party is barely ahead in the European country, according to a poll by MARC published in Ethnos. 31 per cent of respondents would vote for the ND in the next general election, down 2.2 points since December. Mar 3, 2008
Greeks Would Block Macedonia’s NATO Entry
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Greece would be in favour of blocking a bid by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) if a lingering dispute over the country’s name is not resolved, according to a poll by MARC published in Ethnos. 83.7 per cent of respondents support a veto. Feb 28, 2008
Britons Don’t Want Blair as EU President
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain would not welcome the news of Tony Blair becoming the president of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by YouGov. 58 per cent of respondents do not want to see the former Labour party leader and prime minister take that job. Feb 23, 2008
PSOE and PP Neck-and-Neck in Spain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The re-election of Spain’s governing Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) next month is not certain, according to a poll by Instituto DYM published by ABC. 42.2 per cent of respondents would back the PSOE in next month’s ballot, while 39.2 per cent would vote for the opposition Popular Party (PP). Feb 20, 2008
Czechs Pick Svejnar in Presidential Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Jan Svejnar has become the favourite presidential contender for people in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by STEM. 55 per cent of respondents would support Svejnar if they could cast a ballot, while 45 per cent back current head of state Vaclav Klaus. Feb 14, 2008
Support for EU Membership Grows in Serbia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Serbia want their country to enter the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Strategic Marketing & Media Research Institute. 74.9 per cent of respondents share this opinion, up 5.6 points since June 2007. Feb 13, 2008
Socialists Stumble, Keep Lead in Portugal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Portugal’s governing Socialist Party (PS) lost public support last month, according to a poll by Marktest released by Diario de Noticias and TSF. 38 per cent of respondents would back the PS in the next general election, down six points since November. Feb 12, 2008
Czechs Would Choose President by Popular Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in the Czech Republic think citizens should be allowed to participate in the process of selecting a head of state, according to a poll by Median. 70 per cent of respondents would like the president to be elected through a direct popular ballot and not by Parliament. Feb 12, 2008
Greek Cyprus Ballot Remains Too Close to Call
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three candidates remain practically tied just days before the presidential ballot in Greek Cyprus according to a poll by Cymar. 31 per cent of respondents would support incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos in this month’s election, 30.5 would vote for Dimitris Christofias, and 27.5 per cent would back Ioannis Kasoulides. Feb 11, 2008
Czech Opposition CSSD Still in the Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Czech Republic’s main opposition party continues to be the most popular political organization in the European country, according to a poll by Median. 35.7 per cent of respondents would support the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) in the next legislative election, down 1.3 points since mid-December. Feb 10, 2008
Spaniards Trust PSOE Over PP on Most Issues
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Spain think the governing Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) is better equipped than the opposition to face the country’s pressing concerns, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. At least 40 per cent of respondents think the PSOE can handle eight issues better than the Popular Party (PP). Feb 10, 2008
Ruling Civic Platform Strong in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Civic Platform (PO) remains widely popular in Poland, according to a poll by SMG/KRC released by TVP. 53 per cent of respondents would back the PO in the next general election, while 24 per cent would support the opposition Law and Justice Party (PiS). Feb 9, 2008
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