(09/13/03) - French Citizens Assess Globalization
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 – The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) are rated by French citizens as good contributors to globalization, according to a poll by CSA released by L’Humanite. More than 70 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the two organizations in matters related to world commerce.
(CPOD) Sept. 13, 2003 – The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) are rated by French citizens as good contributors to globalization, according to a poll by CSA released by L’Humanite. More than 70 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the two organizations in matters related to world commerce.
Multinational corporations and the United States are seen negatively by the French. Less than 30 per cent of respondents had an approving view of the two entities.
Polling Data
For each of the following entities, do you have a positive or negative view of their influence in globalization issues?
| Positive | Negative |
United Nations | 73% | 25% |
European Union | 71% | 28% |
G-8 | 43% | 53% |
IMF, WTO, World Bank | 42% | 53% |
Multinationals | 29% | 65% |
United States | 20% | 73% |
Source: CSA (Conseil, Sondage, Analyse) / L’Humanite
Methodology: Interviews to 1,002 French adults, conducted on Aug. 27 and Aug. 28, 2003. No margin of error was provided.