Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Nicolas Sarkozy

Chirac Fails, Villepin and Sarkozy Pass in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in France are critical of the way their president has dealt with recent episodes of civil unrest, according to a poll by Ipsos. 54 per cent of respondents disapprove of the performance of Jacques Chirac on the issue. Nov 18, 2005
French Express Confidence in Sarkozy, Villepin
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France trust their interior minister to deal with recent episodes of civil unrest, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 53 per cent of respondents have confidence in Nicolas Sarkozy to deal with the situation. Nov 15, 2005
Slight Improvement for Chirac, Villepin in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - A steady number of French adults express satisfaction with their president, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 43 per cent of respondents approve of Jacques Chirac's performance, up one point since October. Nov 14, 2005
French Review Causes of Street Violence
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France believe family values are partly to blame for the recent civil unrest in specific suburbs, according to a poll by CSA published in La Croix. 69 per cent of respondents think lack of control on the part of parents may have led to the episodes of street violence. Nov 13, 2005
Chirac, Villepin Slightly Better in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Public support for Jacques Chirac barely increased in France this month, according to a poll by Louis-Harris published in Libération. 33 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president, up two points since October. Nov 11, 2005
Chirac, Villepin Low Before France Riots
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few adults in France trust Jacques Chirac, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres published in Le Figaro. Only 24 per cent of respondents express confidence in Jacques Chirac to face France's problems, down two points in a month. Nov 10, 2005
French Troubled by Riots, Back Emergency Measures
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France believe the government was right to authorize a curfew for specific areas of the country following recent acts of violence, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 73 per cent of respondents support the emergency measures. Nov 10, 2005
French Divided on Voting Rights for Foreigners
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in France are split on whether to allow residents from countries that do not belong to the European Union (EU) to take part in some democratic processes, according to two recent polls. Nov 6, 2005
Approval Woes Continue for Chirac, Villepin in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few adults in France are content with Jacques Chirac, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 38 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of their president, up one point since September. Nov 1, 2005
French Voters Assess Sarkozy, Villepin
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in France are divided on the political aspirations of two leading politicians, according to a poll by BVA published in L'Express. 31 per cent of respondents believe interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy is closest to the idea of what a president should be, while 31 per cent feel the same way about prime minister Dominique de Villepin. Oct 7, 2005
Tight Race for Socialist Party Nomination in France
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - There is no clear frontrunner in the race to choose the presidential candidate for France's Socialist Party (PS), according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 24 per cent of respondents believe former culture and education minister Jack Lang would be the best contender. Sep 28, 2005
French Centre-Right Backs Sarkozy for President
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many supporters of the French Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) would prefer current interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy as their presidential candidate in 2007, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 69 per cent of respondents think Sarkozy would be the best candidate for the centre-right political organization. Sep 18, 2005
In France, Sarkozy Seen as Best Option for UMP
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Current interior minister and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader Nicolas Sarkozy is regarded as the best prospective presidential contender for France's centre-right, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Bleu de Profession Politique. 63 per cent of respondents believe Sarkozy would be a good candidate. Sep 10, 2005
French Voters Suggest Sarkozy-Jospin Duel in 2007
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France would like current interior minister and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader Nicolas Sarkozy to run for president, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 43 per cent of respondents would prefer Sarkozy as the nominee for the centre-right party. Sep 8, 2005
France’s Greens are Top-Rated Political Party
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many French adults provide a positive assessment of the Greens (Verts), according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Point. 56 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of the political party. Aug 27, 2005
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