Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
European Union
- Public Split On Genetically Modified Foods
- (CPOD) Jul. 13, 2003 - A majority of Britons and Australians do not buy genetically modified (GM) foods, according to a four-nation survey conducted by Roy Morgan International. 55 per cent of respondents in Britain and Australia—and 49 per cent of respondents in New Zealand—say they try to avoid such provisions. Jul 13, 2003
- EU More Appealing Than NATO In Ukraine
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Ukrainian citizens want to become members of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Razumkov Institute. 64.8 per cent of respondents support their country's plan to join the continental alliance by 2010. Jul 8, 2003
- Yes To EU, No To NATO In Ukraine
- (CPOD) Jul. 7, 2003 - Ukrainian citizens want to become members of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Taylor Nelson Sofres for the Democratic Initiatives Foundation. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for their country to join the continental alliance. Jul 7, 2003
- Estonians Split Over European Union
- (CPOD) Jul. 6, 2003 - Estonian citizens have not fully made up their minds about joining the European Union (EU), according to a poll by TNS Emor. 48 per cent of respondents support the idea, while 45 per cent refuse it. Jul 6, 2003
- Britons Reject GM Foods
- (CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 - Few citizens of Britain would purchase genetically modified (GM) foods, according to a poll by MORI. Only 14 per cent of respondents support the consumption of such products. Jul 3, 2003
- A Palestinian State Is Possible, Both Sides Say
- (CPOD) Jul. 2, 2003 - Israelis and Palestinians agree on a key element of the proposed road map for peace in the Middle East, according to a TNS Teleseeker and the Palestine Center for Public Opinion. At least 50 per cent of respondents believe a full-fledged Palestinian state is possible. Jul 2, 2003
- Russia Wants EU Membership
- (CPOD) Jun. 25, 2003 - Russians support entry into the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 73 per cent of respondents say the federation should become a member of the continental organization. Jun 25, 2003
- Polish Citizens Support EU Membership
- (CPOD) Jun. 6, 2003 - A referendum on Poland's entry into the European Union (EU) appears to have enough support, according to a poll by OBOP. 74 per cent of respondents say they will vote in favour of joining the EU. Jun 6, 2003
- No To Euro, Even If UK Government Pushes For It
- (CPOD) Jun. 5, 2003 - Just days before chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown publishes a government report on the Euro, a majority of Britons are against the European currency, according to a poll by ICM published in the Sunday Mirror. 60 per cent of respondents would not support the Euro, even if the government makes a good case. Jun 5, 2003
- Deal With Mid-East Crisis Now, Americans Urge Bush
- (CPOD) Jun. 2, 2003 - Americans believe the current situation in Iraq places George W. Bush in a perfect setting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 58 per cent of respondents say the outcome of the Gulf War leaves the United States president in a strong position to end the dispute. Jun 2, 2003
- Spam A Growing Problem For E-mailers
- (CPOD) May 24, 2003 - Unsolicited messages are becoming a hassle for American e-mail users, according to a poll by Gallup. 67 per cent of respondents say they get a lot of "spam", a 30 per cent jump since March 2000. May 24, 2003
- British Opposition To Euro At 45%
- (CPOD) May 23, 2003 - Opposition to the Euro in Britain reached its highest point, according to a poll by ICM published in The Guardian. 45 per cent of respondents say they would definitely vote against the adoption of the European currency if a referendum were held tomorrow. May 23, 2003
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Britons Reject Euro Again, But May Reconsider
- May 16, 2003
- Israelis Support Peace Plan, Not Sure If Sharon Does
- (CPOD) May 16, 2003 - On the eve of the first negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in 31 months, most Israelis back the proposed "road map" for peace in the Middle East, according to a poll published in Maariv. 36 per cent of respondents support the plan, developed by the United States, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and Russia.Palestinian prime minister May 16, 2003
- British Residents Reject Euro
- (CPOD) May 7, 2003 - British residents are against the adoption of the Euro, according to a poll by Populus published in the Times. 32 per cent of respondents say the United Kingdom should never adopt the European currency. May 7, 2003