Issue: European UnionRSS

(04/10/03) -

Portugal PM Faces Low Ratings, Resignations

(CPOD) Apr. 10, 2003 – Residents of Portugal are not happy with the performance of Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, according to a poll by Marktest. 53 per cent of respondents say the prime minister’s administration has been bad or very bad.

(03/26/03) -

Swedes Skeptical About Euro, Dane Support Steady

(CPOD) Mar. 26, 2003 – Residents of Sweden remain skeptical about adopting the Euro, while support for the common European currency seems to be steady in Denmark, according to a poll conducted by Danske Bank. In Sweden, where a national referendum on whether to join the Euro will take place on Sept. 14, 24 per cent of respondents stated that they would definitely vote “Yes,” while 30 per cent