Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Angela Merkel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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) 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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Germans Would Vote for Merkel Directly
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for German chancellor Angela Merkel increased again this month, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 67 per cent of respondents would vote for the leader of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) if they could directly elect their head of government, up seven points since September. Oct 7, 2007
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Merkel Parties Have 14-Point Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Germans would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election, 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 federal ballot. Oct 6, 2007
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Conservatives Remain Ahead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The right-leaning component of Germany’s governing coalition is keeping a strong lead over all other political parties in the country, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 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. Sep 28, 2007
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Merkel’s Coalition Hits 40% in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The two main conservative parties in Germany have increased their popular support this month, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 40 per cent of respondents would back either the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, up two points since August. Sep 16, 2007