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
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Global Warming
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Governing Labour Party Gains in Norway
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Labour Party (DNA) has extended its lead in Norway's political scene, according to a poll by Norsk Gallup released by TV2. 32.9 per cent of respondents would support Labour in the next legislative election, up 2.2 points. Mar 13, 2007
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Austrians Back High Taxes for Big Fuel Users
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Austria believe the owners of cars with higher fuel consumption should pay a special tax, according to a poll by OGM. 56 per cent of respondents are in favour of this idea. Support is lower, at 44 per cent, for a plan that would compel Austrians to stop using their cars once a week. Mar 12, 2007
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CDU-CSU Surge Again in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) have extended their lead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet, up three points since early February. Mar 10, 2007
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Aussies Want Nuclear Power, But Not Nearby
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Australians are in favour of pursuing nuclear power in their country but most of them would not like reactors to be too close to their homes, according to a poll by Newspoll released by The Australian. While 46 per cent of respondents support the development of a nuclear power industry in Australia in order to reduce pollution, 66 per cent would be against the co Mar 9, 2007
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British Tories Lead Labour by Eight Points
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Britons are voicing support for the Conservative party, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 38 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Mar 7, 2007
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SPD Gains, Merkel Parties Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are holding on to the top position in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 33 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet. Mar 4, 2007
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Americans Willing to Act on Global Warming
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States claim they will do their part to fight climate change, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents say they would definitely or probably be willing to pay a higher price for a new house or condo that would reduce energy use and could reduce their monthly heating and cooling bills. Mar 1, 2007
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Australians Willing to Act to Curb Climate Change
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Australia are aware of global warming, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 76 per cent of respondents think climate change and its effect on Australia is a major problem. Feb 26, 2007
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Canadians Say Harper Best Suited for PM Job
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are content with their current head of government, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CanWest Global. 46 per cent of respondents believe Conservative leader Stephen Harper makes the best prime minister. Feb 24, 2007
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Low Support for Nader, Gore, Jeb Bush in 2008
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States believe a well-known consumer advocate should seek the White House again, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. Only 14 per cent of respondents want Ralph Nader to enter the 2008 U.S. presidential race. Feb 22, 2007
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The Poll-itics of Global Warming
- Mario Canseco - For the past year, the polling world has been dominated by questions related to the environment, and specifically, on the perceptions of global citizens about climate change. Feb 21, 2007
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Czech Voters Want to Elect Their President
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Czech Republic believe their head of state should be chosen through the ballot box, according to a poll by CVVM. 60 per cent of respondents think the Czech president should be elected by the citizens. Feb 20, 2007
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Coalition Partners Almost Tied in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are barely ahead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 33 per cent of respondents would support either party in the next federal election. Feb 17, 2007
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Global Warming Real for 82% of Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States think climate change is a fact, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 82 per cent of respondents believe global warming exists. Feb 12, 2007
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Most Canadians Unsure About Harper and Dion
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The two major party leaders have not convinced many Canadians about their commitment to the environment, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. Feb 12, 2007