Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

Norwegians Still Reject EU Membership
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in Norway are against a bid to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Sentio-Norsk Statistic published in Klassekampen. 53.4 per cent of respondents do not want to enter the continental group, while 34.6 per cent disagree. Nov 19, 2008
Poland Split on Walesa Joining EU Group
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Polish adults are divided on the appointment of Lech Walesa to a group of nine experts that will discuss the future of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by PBS DGA released by Gazeta Wyborcza. 50 per cent of respondents believe the former president should not join the EU Reflection Group also known as the "Wise Men", while 45 per cent think becoming a member is a good idea. Oct 21, 2008
Europeans Not Keen on Turkey’s EU Bid
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of residents of seven European Union (EU) member nations are against Turkey’s potential accession to the continental group, according to a poll by Ifop published in Valeurs Actuelles. At least 67 per cent of respondents in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France oppose Turkey’s bid to join the EU. Sep 9, 2008
We Are Not European Citizens, Say French
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in France still do not consider themselves as European citizens, according to a poll by TNS Sofres and CIDEM. 38 per cent of respondents think of themselves as citizens of Europe—up nine points since December 2001—while 62 per cent do not. Sep 7, 2008
Danes Ponder Abolishing EU Opt-Outs
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-in-five Danish adults would keep their country outside of some of the security and defence policies of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Catinét Research released by Ritzau. 39.4 per cent of respondents oppose abolishing the EU opt-outs. Aug 19, 2008
French Willing to House Wallonia if Belgium Splits
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in France welcome the idea of incorporating Belgium’s French-speaking component into their country, according to a poll by Ifop published in La Voix du Nord. 60 per cent of respondents would favour annexing Wallonia to France if Belgium separates. Aug 6, 2008
Support for Lisbon Treaty Drops in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Poland want the president to ratify the Lisbon Treaty—although they still represent the majority—according to a poll by CBOS. 52 per cent of respondents say the country should sign the proposed accord for members of the European Union (EU), down 13 points since April. Aug 5, 2008
Irish Reject Second Vote on Lisbon Treaty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Ireland want to leave the Lisbon Treaty behind, according to a poll by Red C. 71 per cent of respondents oppose holding a new referendum on the proposed common body of law for members of the European Union (EU). Aug 1, 2008
Czechs Say No to Lisbon Treaty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public opinion is turning against the Lisbon Treaty in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents do not want the Czech Parliament to ratify the new common accord for European Union (EU) member states. Jul 19, 2008
Spaniards Oppose Basque Self-Determination Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Spain reject holding a vote on the Basque Country’s ties with the rest of Spain, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 62.4 per cent of respondents oppose the initiative proposed by Basque Country president Juan José Ibarretxe, and 58.1 per cent think the Spanish government should do everything it can to stop the vote from happening. Jul 7, 2008
French Would Support Lisbon Treaty in Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France would support the adoption of the Lisbon Treaty if it were put to a vote, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 56 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the proposed body of law for the European Union (EU), while 44 per cent would reject it. Jul 1, 2008
Germans Would Ratify Lisbon Treaty in Vote
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Voters in Germany would endorse the Lisbon Treaty if they had the chance, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24. 54 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the common body of law for the European Union (EU) if a referendum were held. Jun 25, 2008
Lisbon Treaty Vote Would Fail in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Lisbon Treaty would not survive a hypothetical referendum in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov. 44 per cent of respondents say they would vote against adopting the new common body of law for European Union (EU) members, while only 19 per cent would vote in favour. Jun 23, 2008
Dutch Voters Would Reject Lisbon Treaty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - If the Lisbon Treaty were put to a vote in the Netherlands it would be rejected, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 54 per cent of respondents would vote against the common body of law for the European Union (EU) if they could cast a ballot in a referendum, while 46 per cent would vote in favour. Jun 20, 2008
Danes Assess Reversion of EU Exemptions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Denmark are willing to revise the country’s decision to opt out from some aspects of their European Union (EU) membership, according to a poll by Gallup published in Berlingske Tidende. At least 54 per cent of respondents think the country should lift the exemptions on judiciary cooperation and joint defence. Jun 13, 2008
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