Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Kevin Rudd
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- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
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- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Angela Merkel
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German Conservative Parties Have 12-Point Lead
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) hold a large advantage in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for either conservative organization in the next federal election. Sep 11, 2007
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Germany’s Merkel Clearly Preferred over Beck
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - German chancellor Angela Merkel has strengthened her position as the most suitable person to hold the country’s top political job, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 60 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel if they could elect the federal chancellor directly, up four points since July. Sep 9, 2007
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Germans Pick Merkel Over Beck as Chancellor
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Germany would choose federal chancellor Angela Merkel of the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) as their head of government, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 57 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel if they could directly elect the country’s chancellor. Sep 3, 2007
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Europeans, Canadians See Afghan Mission as Failure
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in five nations that have provided military assistance in Afghanistan believe the mission is proceeding adequately, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. Only 22 per cent of respondents in Canada think the war against militant groups in Afghanistan has been mostly a success. Aug 27, 2007
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Steady Numbers for Germany’s Ruling Parties
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The centre-right parties in Germany's coalition government remain popular, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the federal Diet, unchanged since early August. Aug 26, 2007
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Three-Year Low for German Social Democrats
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Social Democratic Party (SPD), the left-leaning component of Germany's governing coalition, has lost popularity in the county, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 24 per cent of respondents would vote for the SPD in the next federal election, down one point since early August. Aug 19, 2007
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Conservatives Keep Solid Advantage in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Germans continue to support the conservative parties in the governing coalition, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 36 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next federal ballot, down two points since late July. Aug 13, 2007
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Germans Clearly Satisfied with Chancellor Merkel
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Angela Merkel is enjoying a positive wave of public support this year, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 75 per cent of respondents approve of the federal chancellor's performance, unchanged since July. Aug 12, 2007
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Germany’s Federal Political Scene Very Stable
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) still lead in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would support either party in the next federal election. Aug 11, 2007
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The Stable Ms. Merkel
- Gabriela Perdomo - She is a star in the international community and a well-respected politician at home. Angela Merkel, the German chancellor and leader of a grand coalition of conservative and left-leaning parties, is arguably one of the most important politicians of our time. Aug 8, 2007
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Support for Conservatives Steady in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain ahead in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next federal election. Jul 31, 2007
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Merkel’s Coalition Stays High in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany's coalition of conservative parties has enjoyed a year of consistent stability, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) or the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next federal election, down one point since early July. Jul 23, 2007
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Merkel Parties Keep 10-Point Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain popular in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet. Jul 20, 2007
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Germans Decry Minister’s Counter-Terrorism Views
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Germany disagree with a recent proposal made by interior minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, according to a poll by Forsa released by n-tv. 63 per cent of respondents believe it is inappropriate to ban the use of the Internet and mobile phones to suspected terrorists, and permit the targeted assassinations of terrorists. Jul 17, 2007
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Merkel’s Parties Gain, FDP Drops in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany's conservative parties maintain a high profile in the country, 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 federal election, up two points since late June. Jul 16, 2007