Issue: European UnionRSS

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(01/31/08) -

Zapatero Stable, Rajoy Loses Points in Spain

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Spain remain satisfied with the work of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 50.6 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance.

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(01/31/08) -

EU Treaty Not First Thing in Mind of Irish

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – An overwhelming number of people in Ireland have not made up their minds about a new European Union (EU) treaty, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in The Irish Times. 64 per cent of respondents hold no opinion or are undecided about this year’s plebiscite, up two points since October.

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(01/31/08) -

Three Contenders Virtually Even in Cyprus

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Three presidential candidates are fighting for two run-off spots in Greek Cyprus, according to a poll by IMR published in Simerini. 33.4 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos in next month’s ballot, 32.8 per cent would back Dimitris Christofias, and 30.2 per cent would support Ioannis Kasoulides.

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(01/30/08) -

Socialists Lead by Six Points in Spain

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The governing Socialist Worker’s Party (PSOE) has extended its lead in Spain’s political scene, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 44 per cent of respondents would back the PSOE in this year’s general election, up one point since early January.

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(01/30/08) -

Pro-European GERB Remains Popular in Bulgaria

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party remains attractive for voters in the country, according to a poll by Alpha Research. 27.6 per cent of respondents would support the recently-assembled party in the next general election, up 1.6 points since November.

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(01/30/08) -

Liberals Steady, Social Democrats Down in Denmark

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) has reclaimed its position as the country’s leading political organization, according to a poll by Megafon released by TV2. 27.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next general election.

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(01/28/08) -

Bulgarians Split on PM Stanishev’s Performance

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Bulgaria are divided in their assessment of Sergei Stanishev’s tenure, according to a poll by Alpha Research. 43 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the prime minister’s work, while 49 per cent disagree.

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(01/28/08) -

Danish Liberals, Social Democrats Virtually Tied

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) and the Social Democracy in Denmark (SD) party are almost even at the moment, according to a poll by Catinét Research released by Ritzau. 26.2 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next general election, while 25.5 per cent would back the Social Democrats.

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(01/27/08) -

Governing ND Slides, PASOK Closer in Greece

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Greece’s two main political parties are virtually tied, according to a poll by Metron Analysis published in To Pontiki. 27.6 per cent of respondents would support the governing New Democracy (ND) in the next legislative election, down seven points since November.

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(01/26/08) -

Half in Austria Oppose Restaurant Smoking Ban

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many Austrians disagree with enacting a full prohibition on smoking in restaurants and other establishments were food is served, according to a poll by OGM. 50 per cent of respondents oppose a ban, while 42 per cent support it.