Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Angela Merkel

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
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
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
German Centre-Right Remains Unshaken
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s conservative parties in the governing Grand Coalition are maintaining a strong level of support, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 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 mid-November. Dec 8, 2007
Harper and Merkel Admired Around the World
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Stephen Harper and Angela Merkel are among the most admired current heads of government, according to a nine-country poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean’s. On a scale of one to 10, respondents rated the Canadian prime minister and the German chancellor at 5.9 points and 5.7 points respectively. Dec 1, 2007
Socialists Drop, Conservatives Stable in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s conservative parties are holding on to the top spot in Germany’s political landscape, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 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, unchanged since early November. Nov 27, 2007
Germans Trust Grand Coalition Will Stay United
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in Germany are confident that a three-party governing coalition will remain in place until the end of its term in office, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 65 per cent of respondents think the "Grand Coalition" will serve the whole term, while 29 per cent think it will collapse prematurely. Nov 20, 2007
Centre-Right Parties Firm at the Top in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) keep riding a popularity wave in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for either of the two conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since late October. Nov 18, 2007
German Conservatives Hold 14-Point Advantage
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s two main conservative parties keep a strong level of public support in the country, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 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, up one point since late October. Nov 12, 2007
Merkel Loses Points to Beck in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Although German chancellor Angela Merkel remains widely popular in her country, she has lost some ground to socialist leader Kurt Beck, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 59 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel if they could directly elect the federal chancellor, down eight points since early October. Nov 11, 2007
SPD Gains, Still Trails CDU-CSU in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Social Democratic Party (SPD), a component of Germany’s governing coalition, gained some public support last month but remains behind its partners, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 40 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-October. Nov 10, 2007
Conservative Parties Unshaken in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are enjoying stable popular support in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 39 per cent of respondents would back either of the two right-leaning parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since mid-October. Nov 6, 2007
Conservative Parties Remain Ahead in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are keeping the top spot in Germany’s political scene, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 41 per cent of respondents would back either of the two conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since early October. Oct 29, 2007
Merkel’s Parties Rock Solid in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The two centre-right parties in Germany’s governing coalition have clearly consolidated their power in the country, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 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, up one point since late September. Oct 20, 2007
Conservative Parties Reach 40% in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for either of the two conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since mid-September. Oct 8, 2007
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