Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

Social Democrats Gain in Czech Republic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the Czech Republic’s main opposition party is steadily increasing, according to a poll by Factum Invenio. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) in the next legislative ballot, up 3.8 points since November. Feb 1, 2008
PSOE Leads in Spain Ahead of National Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) is holding on to the top spot in Spain, according to a poll by Publiscopio. 44.5 per cent of respondents would support the governing party in next month’s general election, up 1.5 points since December. Feb 1, 2008
No Favourite Emerges in Serbia’s Run-Off
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Neither of the two men vying to become Serbia’s president has a clear edge in this Sunday’s run-off, according to a poll by CESID. 51.1 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Boris Tadic of the Democratic Party (DS), while 48.9 per cent would back Tomislav Nikolic of the Serbian Radical Party (SRS). Feb 1, 2008
New Democratic Liberal Party Leads in Romania
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A new party created by supporters of Romanian president Traian Basescu could overshadow all other political organizations in the European country, according to a poll by CURS. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic Liberal Party (PD-L) in the next legislative ballot. Jan 31, 2008
Ruling Smer Alone at the Top in Slovakia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Slovakia’s governing party enjoys of a great deal of public support, according to a poll by UVVM. 43.9 per cent of respondents would vote for the Direction-Social Democracy (Smer) in the next legislative election, down 1.3 points since December. Jan 31, 2008
Britons Appreciate EU Membership
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain have a positive opinion of their country’s involvement with the European Union (EU), according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 58 per cent of respondents think EU membership is a fairly or very good thing for Britain. Jan 31, 2008
Zapatero Stable, Rajoy Loses Points in Spain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Spain remain satisfied with the work of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 50.6 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance. Jan 31, 2008
EU Treaty Not First Thing in Mind of Irish
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An overwhelming number of people in Ireland have not made up their minds about a new European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in The Irish Times. 64 per cent of respondents hold no opinion or are undecided about this year’s plebiscite, up two points since October. Jan 31, 2008
Three Contenders Virtually Even in Cyprus
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three presidential candidates are fighting for two run-off spots in Greek Cyprus, according to a poll by IMR published in Simerini. 33.4 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos in next month’s ballot, 32.8 per cent would back Dimitris Christofias, and 30.2 per cent would support Ioannis Kasoulides. Jan 31, 2008
Socialists Lead by Six Points in Spain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) has extended its lead in Spain’s political scene, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 44 per cent of respondents would back the PSOE in this year’s general election, up one point since early January. Jan 30, 2008
Pro-European GERB Remains Popular in Bulgaria
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party remains attractive for voters in the country, according to a poll by Alpha Research. 27.6 per cent of respondents would support the recently-assembled party in the next general election, up 1.6 points since November. Jan 30, 2008
Liberals Steady, Social Democrats Down in Denmark
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) has reclaimed its position as the country’s leading political organization, according to a poll by Megafon released by TV2. 27.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next general election. Jan 30, 2008
Bulgarians Split on PM Stanishev’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Bulgaria are divided in their assessment of Sergei Stanishev’s tenure, according to a poll by Alpha Research. 43 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the prime minister’s work, while 49 per cent disagree. Jan 28, 2008
Danish Liberals, Social Democrats Virtually Tied
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) and the Social Democracy in Denmark (SD) party are almost even at the moment, according to a poll by Catinét Research released by Ritzau. 26.2 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next general election, while 25.5 per cent would back the Social Democrats. Jan 28, 2008
Governing ND Slides, PASOK Closer in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Greece’s two main political parties are virtually tied, according to a poll by Metron Analysis published in To Pontiki. 27.6 per cent of respondents would support the governing New Democracy (ND) in the next legislative election, down seven points since November. Jan 27, 2008
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