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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Angela Merkel
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Conservatives Maintain Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Chancellor Angela Merkel’s alliance of conservative parties remains popular in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 41 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since January. Feb 16, 2008
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Conservative Parties Still First in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain ahead in Germany’s political scene, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next federal ballot. Feb 15, 2008
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Germany’s CDU-CSU Take Significant Hit
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Germany’s two top conservative parties has significantly decreased for the first time in months, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 35 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down four points since late January. Feb 8, 2008
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SPD Still in Second Place in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continue to overshadow the performance of their junior partner in the ruling coalition, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would back the CDU or the CSU in the next election to the Federal Diet, while 30 per cent would vote for the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Feb 6, 2008
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Conservatives Have 12-Point Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain the most popular political organizations for German voters, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet. Feb 2, 2008
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German Christian Democrats Stable at the Top
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of two centre-right parties in Germany’s governing coalition remains high, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet. Jan 29, 2008
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Germany’s Conservatives Keep Nine-Point Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two right-leaning parties in Germany’s governing coalition retain most of the country’s political clout, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would support either the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, unchanged since mid-December. Jan 28, 2008
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Merkel Parties Lead by 12 Points in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two centre-right parties remain at the top of the Germany’s political ladder, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since December. Jan 27, 2008
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Germans Call for Statutory Minimum Wage
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Germany believe their country should implement a statutory minimum wage, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 71 per cent of respondents support the idea, while 25 per cent oppose it. Jan 6, 2008
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Merkel Would Defeat Beck in German Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Germans would support their current chancellor in a direct election, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 55 per cent of respondents would vote for Angela Merkel of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), while 18 per cent would back Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Kurt Beck. Jan 1, 2008
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German Conservatives Still in First Place
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain popular in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for either of the two conservative parties in the next federal election. Dec 30, 2007
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Stable Scene Has CDU-CSU on Top Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s two main conservative parties remain highly popular in the country, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since early December. Dec 25, 2007
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Conservatives Lead by 10 Points in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s two top right-leaning parties remain highly popular, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since November. Dec 22, 2007
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Germans Would Elect Merkel If They Could
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - If the head of government could be directly elected by the people in Germany, most voters would back Angela Merkel, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 58 per cent of respondents would support the current chancellor and leader of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), while 22 per cent would vote for Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Kurt Beck. Dec 16, 2007
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Germans Question Benefits of Economic Growth
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The overwhelming majority of people in Germany have not seen the rewards of a much-touted financial recovery, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 83 per cent of respondents think the country’s recent economic expansion has not yielded any benefits for themselves, their friends or their relatives. Dec 10, 2007