Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Angela Merkel

Many Germans Embrace “Grand Coalition”
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - A government with members of the two biggest political organizations would be a welcome development for many Germans, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents support an administration encompassing the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Aug 9, 2005
Schroeder Up, Merkel Down in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Germany are willing to retain their current chancellor, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 48 per cent of respondents would prefer Gerhard Schroeder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as head of government. Aug 7, 2005
CDU Stable, Free Democrats Drop in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains steady in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in next month's election to the Federal Diet. Aug 6, 2005
Merkel’s CDU-CSU Still Favoured in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are holding on to first place in German politics, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the election to the Federal Diet. Aug 1, 2005
CDU-CSU Alliance Remains on Top in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continue to dominate in the early stages of Germany's electoral campaign, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 42 per cent of respondents would support the coalition in the next election to the Federal Diet. Jul 31, 2005
CDU-CSU Alliance Keeps the Pace in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is favoured to secure the highest number of seats in Germany's federal ballot, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 44 per cent of respondents would support the coalition in the next election. Jul 28, 2005
German Christian Democrats Have 15-Point Edge
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is the most popular political group in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next federal election. Jul 25, 2005
Germany’s CDU On Top, But Down Slightly
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains the most popular political group in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 44 per cent of respondents would support the coalition in the next federal election. Jul 21, 2005
Christian Democrats Still on Top in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains the top political group for German voters, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next federal election. Jul 18, 2005
EU Members Divided Over Turkey’s Bid
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in six current European Union (EU) members are split on the prospect of Turkey joining the continental group, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project. While more than half of all respondents in Spain, Britain and Poland support the idea, less than 45 per cent of respondents in the Netherlands, France and Germany concur. Jul 15, 2005
Stable CDU Could Form Next German Government
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains the most popular political group in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 46 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in the next federal election. Jul 14, 2005
German Christian Democrats Keep Double-Digit Lead
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continues to dominate the political scene in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 43 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next federal election. Jul 11, 2005
Christian Democrats Still Dominant in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is holding on to first place in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 47 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in the next federal election. Jul 9, 2005
Merkel’s Christian Democrats Still First in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the coalition in the next federal election. Jul 7, 2005
CDU Down, Leftist Coalition Improves in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continues to lead all political organizations in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 47 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in the next federal election. Jun 30, 2005
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