Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Italy Election 2008
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- 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
Global Warming
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European Citizens Review Environmental Worries
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in the European Union (EU) are concerned about specific ecological threats, according to the Eurobarometer conducted by TNS Opinion & Social. 47 per cent of respondents in the EU's 25 member nations say water pollution is the main environmental issue they care about. May 3, 2005
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Britons Assess Blair’s Good, Bad Ideas
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Britain believe Tony Blair has been successful in providing a standard salary for workers, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 63 per cent of respondents say the introduction of the minimum wage has been one of the best proposals put forth by the prime minister. Apr 14, 2005
- Electoral Issues Split Views In Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Britons believe politicians are paying too much attention to the country's pension system, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 68 per cent of respondents say the topic has been discussed too much in the campaign. Apr 9, 2005
- Many Canadians Liked Goodale’s Budget
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada have positive feelings about the federal government's spending plan, according to a poll by Decima Research. 47 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the budget. Mar 6, 2005
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Liberals Down, But Still Lead In Canada
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The governing Liberal party remains the most popular political organization in Canada, according to a poll by Compas Inc. published in the National Post. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next general election, a four per cent drop since early February. Mar 1, 2005
- British Voters Split On Particular Issues
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Voters in Britain believe the governing Labour party would do a better job on five key matters, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 37 per cent of respondents prefer Labour to handle the economy. Feb 28, 2005
- Canadians Ponder Kyoto Alternatives
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada back higher environmental standards for the automobile industry, according to a poll by Léger Marketing for Téléjournal and Le Point. 58 per cent of respondents believe the Canadian government should force automobile manufacturers to replace gas engine with less pollutant machines. Feb 25, 2005
- Chirac Drops, Raffarin Gains In France
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Support for France's Jacques Chirac fell for the third month in a row, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a two per cent drop since January. Feb 18, 2005
- Canadians Want Stricter Fuel Efficiency In Cars
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Canada support a proposal to enforce higher environmental standards in the automobile industry, according to a poll by Léger Marketing for the David Suzuki Foundation. 89 per cent of respondents believe the country should have mandatory government regulations to make vehicles more fuel-efficient than they are today. Jan 26, 2005
- Terrorism Key Worry In South Korea, U.S.
- (CPOD) Oct. 3, 2004 - Most South Koreans and Americans are worried over the possibility of an attack, according to the Global Views 2004: Comparing South Korean and American Public Opinion and Foreign Policy report released by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. 61 per cent of respondents in South Korea—and 75 per cent of respondents in the United States—believe international terrorism is a Oct 3, 2004
- Mexicans See Drug Trafficking As Main Threat
- (CPOD) Sept. 29, 2004 - Many Mexicans are concerned with narcotics trade, according to a poll by Consulta, Ipsos-Bimsa and Parametría for the Global Views 2004: Mexican Public Opinion and Foreign Policy report released by the Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) and the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. 89 per cent of respondents believe drug trafficking is a critical threat to Sep 29, 2004
- Americans Assess Global Warming, Kyoto
- (CPOD) Jun. 27, 2004 - Americans have differing views on how to deal with global warming, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 45 per cent of respondents believe the problem should be addressed gradually and at a low cost, while 31 per cent say the issue is serious and demands immediate steps, even if they are expensive. Jun 27, 2004
- Criminal Activity Top Issue In Britain
- (CPOD) Jun. 14, 2004 - A key problem is in the mind of most residents of Britain, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 60 per cent of respondents believe crime, law and order and police are the most important issues facing the country. Jun 14, 2004