Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Angela Merkel
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Christian Democrats Still Ahead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain at the top of Germany’s political scene, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next federal election, up one point in a week. Jun 23, 2008
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Merkel’s Parties Keep Advantage in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two conservative parties maintain a high level of popularity in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 36 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 two points since early June. Jun 21, 2008
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Germany’s Christian Democrats Stay Popular
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s governing Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain the most popular political organizations in the country, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for either of the conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since early May. Jun 20, 2008
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One-Third of German Voters Back Conservatives
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Germany continue to express support for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU), according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since late May. Jun 15, 2008
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Germany’s Grand Coalition is Losing Steam
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Germany’s governing parties has dwindled this month, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next federal election, while 24 per cent would back the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Jun 11, 2008
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Social Democrats Lose Ground in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The junior partner in Germany’s governing Grand Coalition has lost public support, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. Only 20 per cent of respondents would vote for the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down three points since late May. Jun 9, 2008
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Merkel’s Rule Remains Strong in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two conservative parties continue to draw high public support in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 36 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 late April. Jun 2, 2008
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Germans Maintain Political Preferences
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s political scene has remained stable this month, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 35 per cent of respondents would support the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down two points since early May. May 31, 2008
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Conservative Parties Keep Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s centre-right parties continue to be the strongest political organizations in the country, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 40 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. May 20, 2008
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Germans Would Clearly Pick Merkel Over Beck
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - If people in Germany had the choice of electing their federal chancellor directly, the vast majority would vote for incumbent Angela Merkel, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 68 per cent of respondents would back the leader of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), while 14 per cent would choose Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Kurt Beck. May 12, 2008
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Germans Maintain CDU-CSU in First Place
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Germany’s main conservative parties has remained stable this month, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 37 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 mid-April. May 11, 2008
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German Conservatives Have 10-Point Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain on top in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next federal election. May 9, 2008
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German Coalition Government Takes a Hit
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s governing coalition has gained critics this month, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 52 per cent of respondents approve of the administration’s performance, down seven points since early April. Apr 24, 2008
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Conservative Parties Reach 40% in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) hold a wider lead in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next federal election. Apr 22, 2008
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Britons, Germans Mistrust Government on Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in Britain think their government is not capable of handling current economic woes, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 68 per cent of British respondents say they are not confident at all in the current administration’s ability to deal with economic difficulties. Apr 20, 2008