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Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Nicolas Sarkozy
- Sarkozy Would Win 2007 Run-Off In France
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Current finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) would defeat either of two socialist politicians in potential head-to-head presidential contests, according to a poll by BVA published in Marianne. 52 per cent of respondents would vote for Sarkozy in a two-man contest against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Jun 1, 2004
- French See Good Qualities In Sarkozy
- (CPOD) May 31, 2004 - Many French voters in France regard finance minister Nicolas Sarkozy in a positive light, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. More than 70 per cent of respondents regard Sarkozy as ambitious, courageous and effective. May 31, 2004
- French Back Sarkozy’s New Role
- (CPOD) May 6, 2004 - Citizens of France think Nicolas Sarkozy will do a good job as the country's new finance minister, according to a poll by CSA published in L'Expansion. 66 per cent of respondents say Sarkozy's tenure will be positive. May 6, 2004
- Loss Means Cabinet Shuffle for Chirac in France
- Mario Canseco The Mar. Apr 14, 2004
- French Like New Cabinet Members
- (CPOD) Apr. 13, 2004 - French adults have high hopes for five members of the new cabinet, according to a poll by BVA published in Le Bleu de Profession Politique. 66 per cent of respondents believe Nicolas Sarkozy will do a good job as France's new finance minister. Apr 13, 2004
- French Want More Social Policy
- (CPOD) Apr. 12, 2004 - Voters in France want Jean-Pierre Raffarin to concentrate on poverty, according to a poll by CSA released by France Info. 61 per cent of respondents would like the prime minister to focus on a more "social policy" to help those in need. Apr 12, 2004
- French Wanted Raffarin Out
- (CPOD) Apr. 11, 2004 - Many adults in France wanted their president to remove Jean-Pierre Raffarin from the cabinet, according to a poll by BVA. 62 per cent of respondents disapprove of Jacques Chirac's decision to keep the current prime minister. Apr 11, 2004
- Chirac, Raffarin Down In France20040409
- (CPOD) Apr. 9, 2004 - Jacques Chirac is losing public support in France, according to a poll by Louis-Harris published in Libération. 40 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president, a four per cent drop since March. Apr 9, 2004
- French Want PM Raffarin Replaced
- (CPOD) Apr. 3, 2004 - Many voters in France expect sweeping changes at the top of their government, according to a poll by CSA released by France 3 and Le Nouvel Observateur. 54 per cent of respondents say president Jacques Chirac should nominate a new prime minister. Apr 3, 2004
- France Gauges Presidential Candidates
- (CPOD) Feb. 19, 2004 - Nicolas Sarkozy is the top-rated presidential hopeful in France, according to a poll by Ipsos published in Le Vrai Journal. 56 per cent of respondents say they would "definitely" or "probably" support the current interior minister in the next election. Feb 19, 2004
- French Not Keen On Giving Chirac New Term
- (CPOD) Dec. 15, 2003 - Many French citizens believe it is time for the current president to exit the political stage, according to a poll by BVA published in Le Bleu. 66 per cent of respondents say Jacques Chirac should not seek a third term in office. Dec 15, 2003