Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

European Union

Irish Vote on Lisbon Treaty Tight
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The "Yes" side is holding on to the lead as Irish voters head to a nationwide referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 41 per cent of respondents would vote to ratify the new common European treaty in the ballot, while 33 per cent would reject it. One-in-four respondents are undecided. May 29, 2008
Czechs Divided Over Benefits of EU Membership
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the Czech Republic are evenly divided over whether belonging to the European Union (EU) has benefited their country or not, according to a poll by CVVM. 40 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the EU membership, up eight points since April 2007. May 26, 2008
Yes Side Ahead in Ireland’s EU Treaty Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Ireland are in favour of ratifying a new common European treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 38 per cent of respondents would vote to adopt the so-called Lisbon Treaty in next month’s referendum, while 28 per cent would vote against it. A third of respondents remain undecided. May 15, 2008
Danes Still Willing to Adopt Euro
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Denmark would like their country to use the common European currency, according to a poll by Greens Analyseinstitut published in Borsen. 54 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of adopting the euro in a referendum, while 42 per cent are against the idea. May 14, 2008
EU Referendum Race Tightens in Ireland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Irish adults are voicing support for the proposed common European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Sunday Business Post. 35 per cent of respondents would vote "Yes" in next month’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, down 11 points since February. May 5, 2008
Lisbon Treaty Backed in Czech Republic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Czech adults want their legislative branch to approve the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents believe Parliament should ratify the European Union (EU) agreement. May 1, 2008
Lisbon Treaty Backed in Czech Republic
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Czech adults want their legislative branch to approve the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll by STEM. 53 per cent of respondents believe Parliament should ratify the European Union (EU) agreement. May 1, 2008
Three-in-Five Irish Undecided on EU Treaty
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Ireland have not yet made up their minds on a new common European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by Red C published in the Irish Sun. 60 per cent of respondents do not know how they will vote in an upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Apr 19, 2008
Support for EU Accession Increases in Turkey
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Turkey believe their country should join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by A&G Research. 41.9 per cent of respondents support Turkey’s accession into the continental group, up 9.8 points since 2006. Apr 18, 2008
Montenegro Would Embrace EU, Shun NATO
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Montenegro would be happy to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Cedem. 78.2 per cent of respondents support their country’s accession into the continental group, unchanged since last June. Apr 12, 2008
Danes Would Adopt Euro as Currency
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Denmark would embrace dropping the krone and using the common European currency, according to a poll by Greens Analyseinstitut published in Borsen. 55 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of adopting the euro in a referendum. Apr 11, 2008
More Croatians Supportive of EU Accession
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Croatia who want to join the European Union (EU) has significantly increased since last year, according to a poll by Promocija Plus. 60.2 per cent of respondents want their country to enter the continental group, up 10.4 points since November. Apr 8, 2008
Austrians Want to Stay in European Union
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Austria would reject a move to withdraw their country from the European Union (EU), according to a poll by OGM. 61 per cent of respondents oppose leaving the 27-member body. Apr 6, 2008
Dutch Governing CDA Falls But Keeps Lead
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in the Netherlands are siding with the governing Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) party, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. A prospective tally suggests that the CDA would secure 31 seats in the next election to the Second Chamber, down three seats since December. Apr 1, 2008
Belgians Expect Short Life for Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in Belgium think the current coalition administration will not last until the next scheduled election in 2011, according to a poll by RTL and VTM. 68 per cent of respondents believe the government will not survive for a full term. Mar 28, 2008
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