Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Angela Merkel

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
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
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
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
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
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