Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

New Democracy First, Radical Left Third in Greece
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Greece’s governing New Democracy (ND) party is holding on to the top spot in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by MRB. 29.2 per cent of respondents would back the ND in the next parliamentary election, down one point since mid-January. Feb 4, 2008
Opposition Fidesz Remains Popular in Hungary
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hungary’s main opposition party is by far the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Tarki. 67 per cent of respondents would vote for the Hungarian Citizens Party (Fidesz) in the next legislative ballot, down one point since December. Feb 4, 2008
Norway’s Labour Leads by Small Margin
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Norway’s ruling party remains at the top of the country’s political ladder, according to a poll by Sentio-Norsk Statistikk released by NRK. 28 per cent of respondents would support the Labour Party (DNA) in the next legislative election, down 3.1 points since December. Feb 3, 2008
Fianna Fáil Has Four-Point Edge in Ireland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The largest party in Ireland’s governing coalition has gained public support this month, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Fianna Fáil (FF) in the next general election, up four points since November. Feb 2, 2008
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
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