Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Nicolas Sarkozy

French Regret End of Mandatory Military Service
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France think it was a mistake to abolish mandatory military service 12 years ago, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 59 per cent of respondents regret the decision to suspend the practice, while 41 per cent stand by it. Jul 21, 2008
On Sarkozy, No Change of Heart for French
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Nicolas Sarkozy continues to fare poorly with the French public, according to a poll by LH2 published in Libération. 59 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of their president, down one point since late May. Jul 20, 2008
Both Sarkozy and Fillon Stagnant in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Nicolas Sarkozy remains low in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 41 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, down one point since June. Jul 19, 2008
Sarkozy Still Below 40% Mark in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Nicolas Sarkozy increased slightly this month in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 37 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, up two points since May. Jun 29, 2008
French Keep Negative View of Sarkozy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three-in-five adults in France are not content with Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 60 per cent of respondents have an unfavourable opinion the president’s performance, up two points since May. Jun 24, 2008
French Clearly Supportive of PM Fillon
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in France believe their government should have a different prime minister, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 67 per cent of respondents want French president Nicolas Sarkozy to retain François Fillon, while 18 per cent would replace him. Jun 22, 2008
French Urge Focus on Domestic Defence
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in France think the government’s defence policy should focus on defending the national territory, according to a poll by Ifop published in Acteurs Publics and Le Monde. 47 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 38 per cent want the national administration to focus on stabilizing certain regions in the world. Jun 21, 2008
Sarkozy Fails to Recapture Popularity in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France continue to disapprove of Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by BVA published in L’Express. 59 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of their president, down one point since May. Jun 20, 2008
More French Dislike Sarkozy’s Performance
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in France are disappointed with the way Nicolas Sarkozy has handled his duties at the Élysée Palace, according to a poll by LH2 published in Libération. 60 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of Sarkozy’s performance, up seven points since early May. Jun 16, 2008
Paris Mayor Favoured to Lead French Socialists
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in France would like Bertrand Delanoë to become the next leader of the Socialist Party (PS), according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 25 per cent of respondents—and 30 per cent of PS supporters—want the Paris mayor to head the country’s main opposition party. Jun 14, 2008
Sarkozy Cannot Clear 40% Mark in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - French president Nicolas Sarkozy has failed to recover lost public confidence this month, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 39 per cent of respondents trust in the president’s ability to face the country’s problems, up one point since late April. Jun 13, 2008
The Problem with Sarkozy
Gabriela Perdomo - It is hard to find out. Nicolas Sarkozy’s administration has delivered on some of his campaign promises, but nobody seems to know that. For most of his first year at the Élysée, all eyes were too set in the president’s personal soap opera to care about policy decisions. His family life has stabilized now so there is no more media craze left. Now Sarkozy must face the fact that this operetta has harmed both his persona and his mandate to make decisions as France’s head of state. May 30, 2008
France’s Sarkozy Still Below 40% Mark
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of French president Nicolas Sarkozy remains low, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 35 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Sarkozy has done his job so far, down one point since April. May 28, 2008
Sarkozy, Fillon Ratings Stabilize in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of French president Nicolas Sarkozy and French prime minister François Fillon remains practically unchanged this month, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 40 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of Sarkozy, while 50 per cent feel the same way about Fillon. May 17, 2008
Sarkozy’s Rating Falls to 36% in France
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Just over a third of adults in France believe Nicolas Sarkozy is doing a good job, according to a poll by LH2 published in Libération. 36 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of their president’s performance, down four points since late March. May 14, 2008
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