(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The idea of Tony Blair becoming president of the European Council is not particularly popular with people in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 47 per cent of respondents oppose the former British prime minister taking on this role.
A large proportion of people in Britain appear dissatisfied with their country’s European Union (EU) membership…
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in the Netherlands would support current head of government Jan Peter Balkenende becoming president of the European Council, according to a poll by TNS Nipo. 58 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 37 per cent are opposed.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in Turkey think the country’s future lies in the European Union (EU), according to a poll by USAK. 56.4 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 23.6 per cent say the country belongs in the Turkish world.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in Spain would like to see a former president take a prominent role in the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Real Insituto Elcano. 43 per cent of respondents would support the election of Felipe González as EU president if the Lisbon Treaty is approved.
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(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Spain and Portugal are divided on whether the two countries should unite and form a federation, according to a poll by Casus. 30.3 per cent of Spaniards and 39.9 per cent of Portuguese favour entering a federation.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Norway continue to oppose their country’s accession to the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Sentio-Norsk Statistic published in Klassekampen. 49 per cent of respondents are against Norway entering the EU, down 4.4 points since November 2008.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The majority of people in Britain would not agree with the potential appointment of Tony Blair as president of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. If the new post of EU president is established and the former British prime minister is offered the job, 63 per cent of respondents would disagree with the appointment.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in Ireland would consider approving the Lisbon Treaty if a new referendum takes place, according to a poll by TNS mrbi published in The Irish Times. 52 per cent of respondents would ratify the common European Union (EU) treaty in a new vote, up nine points since November.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – People in Denmark are still doubtful about the potential effects of adopting the common European currency, according to a poll by the Ramboell Institute published in Jyllands Posten. 45.2 per cent of respondents would support maintaining the current opt-out on joining the euro, while 43.6 reject this position and would like to join the currency.
