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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- 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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ALP Surges in Australia’s Election Year
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) maintains a considerable advantage in the country's federal political scene, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 51.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the ALP in this year's legislative ballot, while 33 per cent would support the governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals. 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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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