Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Global Warming

Australia: Is the End of the Howard Era Near?
Gabriela Perdomo - With an election looming just around the corner of Australia’s winter, Aussies have started to ask the obligatory questions. Will this spring see the end of John Howard’s 11 years in the prime minister’s office? Will he retire now that he has reached the age of 68? Or, could the opposition’s Kevin Rudd—more popular than him—possibly win the ballot? Sep 6, 2007
Germans Pick Merkel Over Beck as Chancellor
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Germany would choose federal chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) as their head of government, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 57 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel if they could directly elect the country’s chancellor. Sep 3, 2007
Australians Prefer Rudd Over Howard
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Australia remain divided on their appreciation of John Howard's tenure, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 43 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the prime minister is doing his job, while 45 per cent are dissatisfied. Aug 26, 2007
Britons Would Set Climate Change Example
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe it is their responsibility to deal with global warming, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 54 per cent of respondents think they should act to reduce their impact on the planet, and by setting a good example put pressure on other countries to do more to fight climate change. Aug 17, 2007
Germans Clearly Satisfied with Chancellor Merkel
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Angela Merkel is enjoying a positive wave of public support this year, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 75 per cent of respondents approve of the federal chancellor's performance, unchanged since July. Aug 12, 2007
Democrats 2008: Hillary 42%, Obama at 19%
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Hillary Rodham Clinton remains the national frontrunner in the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the New York senator in a 2008 primary, up eight points since mid-July. Aug 11, 2007
Americans Chide Bush on Climate Change Efforts
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States are disappointed with the way their president has dealt with global warming, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates released by Newsweek. 68 per cent of respondents think the George W. Bush administration has not done enough to try to address climate change. Aug 8, 2007
The Stable Ms. Merkel
Gabriela Perdomo - She is a star in the international community and a well-respected politician at home. Angela Merkel, the German chancellor and leader of a grand coalition of conservative and left-leaning parties, is arguably one of the most important politicians of our time. Aug 8, 2007
Labour Remains Above 40% Mark in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the governing Labour party remains high in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for Labour in the next general election. Aug 2, 2007
Austrians Convinced of Climate Change
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Austria think recent reports about global warming are accurate, according to a poll by OGM. 66 per cent of respondents believe the concerns about climate change are justified, while 28 per cent think the media has exaggerated. Jul 30, 2007
Labour Has Seven-Point Lead in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the governing Labour party increased this month in Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 40 per cent of respondents would support Labour in the next general election. Jul 27, 2007
Human Rights Trump Free Trade for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe human rights should play a role in bilateral commerce negotiations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 73 per cent of respondents think their federal government should not seek free trade agreements with developing countries that have dubious human rights records. Jul 20, 2007
Swedes Ponder Retirement for Monarch
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of people in Sweden think King Carl XVI Gustaf should abdicate the throne when he turns 65, according to a poll by Demoskop published in Expressen. 64 per cent of respondents believe the monarch should retire at the same age every Swedish worker does. Jul 15, 2007
Half in U.S. Say Humans Cause Global Warming
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in the United States are convinced that climate change is caused by humans, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents say global warming is caused primarily by human activity, up four points since December. Jul 13, 2007
Governing Coalition Drops in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) has lost some public support in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 37 per cent of respondents would back either party in the next federal election, down two points since late June. Jul 9, 2007
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