Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Angela Merkel
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- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
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- Iraq War
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- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
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- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
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- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Nicolas Sarkozy
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French Would Shun Le Pen in 2007 Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France say they will not support the presidential candidate of the National Front (FN) in next year's presidential ballot, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Nouvel Observateur. 63 per cent of respondents say they will definitely not vote for Jean-Marie Le Pen. Jun 5, 2006
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No Bandwagon Effect in French Elections
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few adults in France say they focus on voting intention surveys before selecting who to vote for, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Bleu de Profession Politique. Only 16 per cent of respondents take into account the result of polls when they choose a candidate at the time of an election. May 31, 2006
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Sarkozy, Royal Almost Tied in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy holds a slight edge in France's presidential race, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres released by Le Figaro and LCI. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the prospective Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) candidate in next year's ballot. May 29, 2006
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Royal Could Defeat Sarkozy in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Ségolène Royal of the Socialist Party (PS) is barely the top contender in France's presidential race, according to a poll by CSA published in Marianne. 33 per cent of respondents would support Royal, while 32 per cent would vote for Nicolas Sarkozy of the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP). May 26, 2006
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Royal, Sarkozy Could Reach Run-Off in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Prospective Socialist Party (PS) candidate Ségolène Royal holds the upper hand against either of two current French government ministers in the second round of next year's presidential ballot, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. May 22, 2006
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Slight Gains for Chirac, de Villepin in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - More French adults are expressing satisfaction with two key public servants, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 32 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of French president Jacques Chirac, up three points since April. May 21, 2006
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France Ponders Prime Minister’s Fate
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - French adults are split over the political future of Dominique de Villepin, according to a poll by CSA released by France Info. 47 per cent of respondents think the prime minister should remain in his post in spite of a recent controversy, while 37 per cent want him to step down. May 18, 2006
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French Review Clearstream Controversy
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - French adults appear divided over recent allegations surrounding prime minister Dominique de Villepin, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 43 per cent of respondents think the Clearstream affair is serious, while 20 per cent disagree and 37 per cent offer no opinion. May 16, 2006
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French Leaders Attempt to Turn the Tide
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for the most important politicians in France increased this month, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 33 per cent of respondents approve of the performance of French president Jacques Chirac, up four points since April. May 11, 2006
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Many in France Support Qualified Immigration
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - French adults believe their country should establish a specific system to assess immigrants, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 51 per cent of respondents favour rating people who want to relocate to France according to their skills, trades and qualifications. May 4, 2006
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De Villepin Drops to 20% in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - French adults maintain a negative opinion of their country's main political leaders, according to a poll by Louis-Harris published in Libération. 24 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of French president Jacques Chirac, down one point since April. May 3, 2006
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Sarkozy, Royal Tied in French Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The two main contenders in France's presidential campaign are even, according to a poll by CSA released by Le Parisien. 31 per cent of respondents would support Nicolas Sarkozy of the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), and 31 per cent would vote for Ségolène Royal of the Socialist Party (PS). Apr 30, 2006
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Chirac, De Villepin Plummet in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer adults in France are content with the performance of their president, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 29 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Jacques Chirac, down 10 points since March. Apr 25, 2006
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French Voters Keep Royal on Top
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Prospective Socialist Party (PS) candidate Ségolène Royal remains the most popular presidential contender in France, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Figaro. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the leader of the regional government of Poitou-Charentes in next year's election. Apr 24, 2006
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Royal Could Win Presidential Run-Off in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Prospective Socialist Party (PS) candidate Ségolène Royal would defeat either of two current French government ministers in the second round of next year's presidential election, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. Apr 14, 2006