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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German Majority Prefers Schroeder as Chancellor
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The current head of government is gaining public support in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 51 per cent of respondents would prefer Gerhard Schroeder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as chancellor, up four points in a week. Aug 20, 2005
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Schroeder Steady, Merkel Drops in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many German voters would give their current chancellor a new term in office, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 47 per cent of respondents would prefer Gerhard Schroeder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as head of government, down one point since early August. Aug 18, 2005
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FDP Up, Christian Democrats Stable in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) hold a steady level of voter support in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in next month's election to the Federal Diet. Aug 18, 2005
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Grand Coalition is First Choice for Germans
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Germany believe the next government should include members of the two biggest political organizations, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 35 per cent of respondents support an administration encompassing the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Aug 17, 2005
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CDU-CSU Coalition Still Leads in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continue to lead all contenders in Germany's federal election, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 43 per cent of respondents would support the coalition in next month's federal election. Aug 17, 2005
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CDU Down, Social Democrats Up in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) fell in Germany, according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 42 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in next month's election to the Federal Diet, down two points since June. Aug 15, 2005
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Christian Democrats Static, Close Contest in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are still the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would support the alliance in next month's election to the Federal Diet. Aug 14, 2005
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Social Democrats Gain on CDU-CSU in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remain the top political group in Germany, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the coalition in the next month's election to the Federal Diet. Aug 13, 2005
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Germans Split on Future Government’s Colour
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Adults in Germany are divided over the composition of their federal government following next month's election, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 36 per cent of respondents support an administration encompassing the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), while 35 per cent pre Aug 13, 2005
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CDU-CSU Drops, Outcome Unclear in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Germans would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in next month's federal election, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the coalition, down two points since July. Aug 12, 2005
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Many Germans Embrace “Grand Coalition”
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - A government with members of the two biggest political organizations would be a welcome development for many Germans, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 39 per cent of respondents support an administration encompassing the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Aug 9, 2005
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Schroeder Up, Merkel Down in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Germany are willing to retain their current chancellor, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 48 per cent of respondents would prefer Gerhard Schroeder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as head of government. Aug 7, 2005
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CDU Stable, Free Democrats Drop in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Support for the Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) remains steady in Germany, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in next month's election to the Federal Diet. Aug 6, 2005
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Merkel’s CDU-CSU Still Favoured in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) are holding on to first place in German politics, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the alliance in the election to the Federal Diet. Aug 1, 2005
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CDU-CSU Alliance Remains on Top in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Christian-Democratic Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) continue to dominate in the early stages of Germany's electoral campaign, according to a poll by Emnid released by N24 television. 42 per cent of respondents would support the coalition in the next election to the Federal Diet. Jul 31, 2005