Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

Fatah Remains Top Faction For Palestinians
(CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - The Fatah Movement is the most supported political faction for residents of Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by Najah University. 24.7 per cent of respondents would support the political organization led by Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat. Sep 22, 2003
Many Italians Long For Lira
(CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - Residents of Italy have lost faith in the Euro, according to a poll by Datamedia published in Panorama. 73.4 per cent of respondents have less confidence in the common European currency. Sep 22, 2003
French Lose Confidence In Economy
(CPOD) Sept. 15, 2003 -Financial matters are a growing concern for French citizens, according to a poll by CSA published in La Tribune. 62 per cent of respondents say they are mostly pessimistic on economic matters, a 12 per cent increase in two years. Sep 15, 2003
Euro-Camp Faces Possible Loss In Sweden
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 - A majority of Swede citizens will vote against the adoption of the Euro, according to a Sifo. 50 per cent of respondents wish to keep the krona as the national currency. Sep 13, 2003
French Citizens Assess Globalization
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 - The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) are rated by French citizens as good contributors to globalization, according to a poll by CSA released by L'Humanite. More than 70 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the two organizations in matters related to world commerce. Sep 13, 2003
Jump For Krona In Sweden
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 - Swede voters may retain the Krona as the national monetary unit, according to a poll by Skop. 46 per cent of respondents want to keep the currency, a seven per cent lead over the pro-Euro camp. Sep 13, 2003
Estonians Set For EU Membership
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 - Many Estonian citizens support joining the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Emor Institute. 67 per cent of respondents want their country to become a member of the continental alliance. Sep 13, 2003
Danes Would Choose Euro
(CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Many citizens of Denmark are contemplating a switch to the European currency, according to a poll by Greens Institute published in daily Boersen. 53.8 per cent of respondents would adopt the Euro. Sep 12, 2003
Pro-EU Camp Keeps Lead In Latvia
(CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - The Baltic republic of Latvia is close to joining the European Union (EU), according to a poll by InMind released by Interfax. 51.3 per cent of respondents support the country's entry into the continental alliance. Sep 12, 2003
Swedes Decide On Currency After Assassination
(CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Swede citizens will apparently keep the krona as the national currency, according to a poll by Temo published in Dagens Nyheter. 50 per cent of respondents will vote against the adoption of the Euro. Sep 11, 2003
Small Lead For Krona Camp In Sweden
(CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - Swede voters appear to be leaning towards keeping the Krona as the national monetary unit, according to a poll by Rouab published in Dagens Industri. 46 per cent of respondents want to retain the currency, a seven per cent lead over the pro-Euro camp. Sep 10, 2003
Latvia Poised To Join European Union
(CPOD) Sept. 7, 2003 - The Baltic republic of Latvia is close to joining the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the SKDS Institute. 54.2 per cent of respondents support the country's entry into the continental alliance. Sep 7, 2003
Swede Euro Vote Too Close To Call
(CPOD) Sept. 5, 2003 - A narrow gap separates the two conflicting camps in the Swedish currency plebiscite, according to a poll by Demoskop. 44 per cent of respondents want to keep the Krona, a five per cent lead over the pro-Euro camp. Sep 5, 2003
Norway’s Summer Of Political Mayhem
Mario Canseco Norwegians will participate in county and municipal elections on Sept. Sep 4, 2003
Canadians Want To Postpone Tobacco Ad Ban
(CPOD) Sept. 2, 2003 - Canadians want to adjourn a ban on cigarette advertising, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 57 per cent of respondents believe the enforcement of the anti-tobacco law should be postponed until 2005. Sep 2, 2003
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