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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Britons, Germans Mistrust Government on Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in Britain think their government is not capable of handling current economic woes, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 68 per cent of British respondents say they are not confident at all in the current administration’s ability to deal with economic difficulties. Apr 20, 2008
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Germany’s Conservatives Still in First Place
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s main conservative political parties remain on top, 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. Apr 17, 2008
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Germany’s CDU-CSU Keep 11-Point Edge
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain on top in Germany’s political scene, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 39 per cent of respondents would back either party in the next federal election. Apr 15, 2008
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Eleven-Point Lead for Germany’s Conservatives
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continue to be the country’s most popular organizations, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since mid-March. Apr 10, 2008
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Little Movement in German Political Scene
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s conservatives continue to hold the highest level of support in the country, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 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. Apr 5, 2008
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German Conservatives Have Stable Support
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The two conservative parties in Germany’s coalition government continue to have a stable level of public backing, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 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 in a week. Apr 1, 2008
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Double-Digit Lead for Germany’s Conservatives
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Germany remain supportive of the country’s two main conservative parties, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 38 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since early March. Mar 25, 2008
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CDU-CSU Still 15 Points Ahead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) maintain the upper hand in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for either party in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since early March. Mar 22, 2008
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Merkel’s Parties Stand Firm in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are maintaining a high level of public support in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 40 per cent of respondents would back either of the two conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, down one point since February. Mar 21, 2008
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German Right-Wing Parties Remain Unabated
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain on top in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the two ruling conservative parties in the next election to the Federal Diet, up one point since February. Mar 18, 2008
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Chancellor Merkel Gains, Beck Falls in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Three-in-five German adults would vote for Angela Merkel in a direct ballot, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 62 per cent of respondents would support the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) leader in an election to choose the country’s federal chancellor, up eight points since February. Mar 17, 2008
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Merkel’s Parties Surge, SDP Dives in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The two conservative parties in the German coalition government represented by chancellor Angela Merkel have increased their support this month, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 38 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 three points since mid-February. Mar 15, 2008
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German Social Democrats Narrow the Gap
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is closing in on the country’s main conservative parties, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 35 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, while 29 per cent would back the SPD. Feb 27, 2008
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Support for Merkel Drops Sharply in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in Germany would elect chancellor Angela Merkel if they could take part in a direct ballot, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for Merkel, down eight points since January. Feb 19, 2008
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Conservatives Maintain Lead in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Chancellor Angela Merkel’s alliance of conservative parties remains popular in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 41 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 January. Feb 16, 2008