Issue: Nicolas SarkozyRSS

(01/18/06) -

S©gol¨ne Royal: A Merkel Effect in France?

Slowly but surely, a French woman is working her way to become the next socialist presidential candidate.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Gabriela Perdomo – The English media is starting to call it the Merkel Effect.

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(01/13/06) -

Royal Becomes Preferred PS Candidate in France

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many French adults believe Ségol¨ne Royal should become the presidential nominee for France’s Socialist Party (PS), according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 42 per cent of respondents, and 48 per cent of PS supporters, would prefer to have the regional leader and former environment minister as a candidate.

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(01/01/06) -

Royal Seen As Best Hope for French Socialists

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Regional leader and former environment minister Ségol¨ne Royal has become the frontrunner in the race to choose the presidential nominee for France’s Socialist Party (PS), according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 36 per cent of respondents, and 48 per cent of PS supporters, would prefer to have Royal as a candidate.

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(12/22/05) -

Chirac Losing Political Clout in France

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Few adults in France appear satisfied with their head of state, according to a poll by BVA published in L’Express. 36 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of Jacques Chirac, down three points since October.

(12/07/05) -

France: The End of the Chirac Era?

This year has brought dissatisfaction, low ratings, a defeat in a referendum, and even street violence. Now French people are wondering if their president is still a player.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) Mario Canseco – In late 2002, Jacques Chirac enjoyed a popularity surge not seen in France since the first years of Charles de Gaulle’s tenure.

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(12/05/05) -

French Chide Sarkozy, But Would Vote for Him

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in France believe their interior minister made a mistake in using a particular word to refer to the people who allegedly took part in civil unrest, according to a poll by CSA published in Marianne. 51 per cent of respondents believe Nicolas Sarkozy was wrong to use the word “scum” to refer to young people in the suburbs.

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(11/27/05) -

Most French Adults Appreciate Sarkozy’s Toughness

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in France express satisfaction with the way Nicolas Sarkozy faced the recent episodes of civil unrest, according to a poll by CSA released by Profession Politique. 48 per cent of respondents believe the interior minister was as tough as required in dealing with the situation.

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(11/18/05) -

Chirac Fails, Villepin and Sarkozy Pass in France

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Adults in France are critical of the way their president has dealt with recent episodes of civil unrest, according to a poll by Ipsos. 54 per cent of respondents disapprove of the performance of Jacques Chirac on the issue.

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(11/15/05) -

French Express Confidence in Sarkozy, Villepin

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many adults in France trust their interior minister to deal with recent episodes of civil unrest, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 53 per cent of respondents have confidence in Nicolas Sarkozy to deal with the situation.

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(11/14/05) -

Slight Improvement for Chirac, Villepin in France

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – A steady number of French adults express satisfaction with their president, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 43 per cent of respondents approve of Jacques Chirac’s performance, up one point since October.