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
Nicolas Sarkozy
- In France, Socialists First in Party Ranking
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Socialist Party (PS) is the best-rated political organization in France, according to a poll by TNS-Sofres. 45 per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of the Socialists. Aug 13, 2005
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Chirac, Villepin Barely Recovering in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Jacques Chirac is slowly regaining public backing in France, according to a poll by CSA released by France Info. 36 per cent of respondents have confidence in the president to face the country's current problems, up four points since June. Aug 8, 2005
- Sarkozy, Villepin Would Fare Well in French Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France are willing to support interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy in the next presidential election, according to a poll by CSA published in Marianne. At least 54 per cent of respondents would vote for the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader in head-to-head contests against five Socialist politicians. Jul 11, 2005
- Sarkozy Wins, Chirac Loses in French Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy is the early favourite in France's presidential race, according to a poll by BVA for LCI. At least 53 per cent of respondents would support the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader in head-to-head contests against two Socialist politicians. Jul 8, 2005
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Zapatero Keeps Stable Numbers in Spain
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Spaniards remain content with José Luis RodrÃguez Zapatero, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 55.4 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Jul 6, 2005
- Sarkozy Could Win French Presidential Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy could become France's next head of state, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. At least 52 per cent of respondents would support the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader in head-to-head contests against six Socialist politicians. Jul 5, 2005
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French Think Chirac Will Lose Next Election
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few adults in France believe their current president will be able to serve a third consecutive term, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Bleu de Profession Politique. Only 21 per cent of respondents believe Jacques Chirac can win the next presidential ballot. Jun 28, 2005
- French Happy with Sarkozy’s Return to Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France are content with the appointment of Nicolas Sarkozy as interior minister, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Figaro. 56 per cent of respondents approve of the decision. Jun 7, 2005
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Most French Like De Villepin and Sarkozy in Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France are satisfied with their president's decision to appoint a new prime minister, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 58 per cent of respondents say the nomination of Dominique de Villepin was positive. Jun 6, 2005
- France’s Sarkozy Would Beat Two Socialists in 2007
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Current Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader Nicolas Sarkozy could become the next president of France, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. At least 54 per cent of respondents would support Sarkozy in head-to-head contests against two Socialist Party (PS) politicians. Jun 2, 2005
- French Like Sarkozy and Jospin as 2007 Rivals
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in France believe former finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy would be an ideal presidential contender for the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 38 per cent of respondents believe Sarkozy would be the best candidate for the centre-right party. Jun 1, 2005
- French Prefer Sarkozy as New Prime Minister
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Some French adults believe former finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy should return to the cabinet, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 25 per cent of respondents would like the current Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader to take over if prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin resigns. May 31, 2005
- Sarkozy Favoured to Replace Raffarin in France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Former finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy is the first choice of French adults to become the new head of government, according to a poll by Ifop released by LCI. 35 per cent of respondents would like the current Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) leader to take over if Jean-Pierre Raffarin stands down. May 29, 2005
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CSA France EU Poll: Yes 48%, No 52%
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Tomorrow's referendum on the European Constitution in France could be closer than expected, according to a poll by CSA published in La Tribune de Geneve. 52 per cent of respondents would reject the proposed body of law, a three per cent drop in a day. May 28, 2005
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In French EU Constitution Ballot, “No” Side Gains
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The European Constitution could be rejected in France, according to a poll by Ifop released by Wanadoo. 54 per cent of respondents will vote against the proposed body of law in this month's referendum, a two per cent increase since early May. May 16, 2005