Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Nicolas Sarkozy
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President Sarkozy Back on Track in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A dark period in the popularity of French president Nicolas Sarkozy may be ending, according to a poll by LH2 published in Libération. 45 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of Sarkozy, up 11 points since late June. Sep 11, 2008
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Sarkozy’s Standing Improves in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in France now regard Nicolas Sarkozy in a positive light, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 44 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of their president, up five points since July. Aug 30, 2008
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French Majority Would Leave Afghanistan
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in France want to withdraw the country’s soldiers from Afghanistan, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 55 per cent of respondents support a troop pull-out, while 36 per cent say the French soldiers should stay put. Aug 29, 2008
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President Sarkozy Reaches 40% in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - French prime minister François Fillon continues to hold better numbers than the country’s president, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 51 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Fillon’s performance, while 40 per cent feel the same way about Nicolas Sarkozy’s leadership. Aug 27, 2008
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Slight Improvement for Sarkozy in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people who trust Nicolas Sarkozy has increased this month in France, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 40 per cent of respondents have confidence in their president to face national issues, up four points since July. Aug 22, 2008
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French President Still Below 40% Mark
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Nicolas Sarkozy has failed to sway many people in France, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 39 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of the president’s performance, up one point since June. Aug 9, 2008
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No Rebound for President Sarkozy in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Nicolas Sarkozy remains stagnant in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 38 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, up one point since June. Aug 7, 2008
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Global Terrorism is Main Enemy for French
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of people in France think international terrorism is a major threat to their country, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 66 per cent of respondents share this view, while 45 per cent believe Islamism is one of the main enemies of France. Jul 24, 2008
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Sarkozy’s Poor Numbers Prevail in France
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - French president Nicolas Sarkozy continues to disappoint many, according to a poll by BVA published in L’Express. 35 per cent of respondents hold a good opinion of the president’s performance, while 60 per cent think it has been bad. Jul 23, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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