Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Angela Merkel
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- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
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- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
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- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Angela Merkel
- Shaky Lead For Christian-Democrats In Germany
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) holds a slight advantage in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Dec 31, 2004
- Christian Democrats Hold On To First In Germany
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is still the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Dec 22, 2004
- Christian Democrats First, SPD Closer In Germany
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is still in first place in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Dec 18, 2004
- Many In Turkey Support European Union Bid
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Turks back their country's current proposal to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by GfK. 75.9 per cent of respondents support Turkey's accession into the continental alliance. Dec 16, 2004
- French, Germans Oppose Turkey’s EU Accession
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 15, 2004 - Many adults in France and Germany reject Turkey's aspiration to join the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Figaro. 55 per cent of respondents in Germany—and 67 per cent of respondents in France—oppose the country's accession into the continental alliance. Dec 15, 2004
- Christian Democratic Lead Dwindles In Germany
- (CPOD) Nov. 27, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) holds a smaller lead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Nov 27, 2004
- Boost For Christian Democrats In Germany
- (CPOD) Nov. 18, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) extended its advantage in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Nov 18, 2004
- Germany’s Political Scene Tight, SPD Gains
- (CPOD) Nov. 8, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) holds a smaller lead in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Nov 8, 2004
- Social Democrats Gaining On CDU In Germany
- (CPOD) Oct. 30, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is losing support in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet, a five per cent drop since August. Oct 30, 2004
- Germany’s Christian-Democrats Drop Slightly
- (CPOD) Oct. 19, 2004 - While still in first place, the coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is losing public support in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Oct 19, 2004
- Smaller Lead For Germany’s Christian Democrats
- (CPOD) Oct. 14, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is still the top political organization in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Oct 14, 2004
- Germany’s Christian Democrats Remain On Top
- (CPOD) Sept. 27, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) is still the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Sep 27, 2004
- Germany’s Christian Democrats Still First
- (CPOD) Sept. 1, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Sep 1, 2004
- Many Germans Support Schroeder, Fischer
- (CPOD) Aug. 19, 2004 - Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and foreign minister Joschka Fischer remain popular in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 49 per cent of respondents would prefer to keep the Social Democratic Party (SPD) politicians in their respective posts, while 30 per cent would choose Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) leader Angela Merkel and Free Democratic Pa Aug 19, 2004
- Christian Democrats Still First In Germany
- (CPOD) Aug. 9, 2004 - The coalition of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains the top political group in Germany, according to a poll released by ARD in newscast Tagesschau. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the next election to the Federal Diet. Aug 9, 2004