United Russia is Only Party in Voters’ Minds
Russia’s governing party has practically no opponents, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 56 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia (YR) in the next election to the State Duma, up two points since September.
October 20, 2009
Romanian Presidential Election May Need Run-Off
No candidate running for next month’s presidential election in Romania appears to have enough votes to secure a victory in the first round, according to a poll by CURS. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Traian Basescu in the upcoming ballot, down one point since August.
October 21, 2009
Romanians Would Legalize Prostitution
Most people in Romania agree with legalizing prostitution in their country, according to a poll by eResearch Corp. 56 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 37 per cent disagree.
October 20, 2009
Most people in Romania are against the legalization of "light" drugs, according to a poll by eResearch Corp. 59 per cent of respondents disagree with this idea, while 34 per cent agree with it.
October 18, 2009
Poles Continue to Support Ruling Civic Platform
Poland’s Civic Platform (PO) party remains the most popular organization in the country, according to a poll by PBS DGA published in Gazeta Wyborcza. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing party in the next general election, up three points since July.
October 20, 2009
WEST EUROPE
Just One-in-Four Britons Approve of Brown
Britain’s incumbent head of government holds a low level of public support, according to a poll by Angus Reid . Only 26 per cent of respondents approve of Gordon Brown’s performance as prime minister.
October 23, 2009
Britain’s incumbent head of government holds a low level of public support, according to a poll by Angus Reid . Only 26 per cent of respondents approve of Gordon Brown’s performance as prime minister.
October 23, 2009
The Conservatives party holds a double-digit lead in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 40 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election.
October 22, 2009
Fewer French Express Confidence in Sarkozy
Fewer people in France now have confidence in Nicolas Sarkozy’s leadership, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 41 per cent of respondents express trust in the president’s ability to face national issues, while 52 per cent have no confidence in him.
October 22, 2009
Embattled Minister Should Not Quit, Say French
A large majority of people in France say culture minister Frédéric Mitterrand should not tender his resignation following a sex scandal, according to a poll by BVA released by Canal+. 67 per cent of respondents share the view that Mitterrand should stay in his post.
October 19, 2009
Swiss Would Vote Against Banning Minarets
Most people in Switzerland could vote down a proposal to ban the construction of minarets in the country in an upcoming referendum, according to a poll by Isopublic published in Tages-Anzeiger. 51.3 per cent of respondents would vote against the so-called Minaret Initiative in next month’s plebiscite, up 2.4 points since April.
October 19, 2009
Swedish Right and Left Coalitions Stay Close
Only a small margin separates Sweden’s two major coalitions, according to a poll by Synovate published in Dagens Nyheter. 48.8 per cent of respondents would vote for the opposition centre-left parties in the next general election, while 45.1 per cent would back the governing parties in the centre-right.
October 20, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
Fewer Americans See Solid Evidence of Global Warming
Pew finds a sharp decline over the past year in the percentage of Americans who say there is solid evidence that global temperatures are rising. And fewer also see global warming as a very serious problem -- 35% say that today, down from 44% in April 2008.
October 22, 2009
About One in Six Americans Report History of Depression
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reveals that 17% of respondents -- or about 40 million American adults -- report having been diagnosed with depression. The results are from more than 250,000 interviews conducted in 2009 as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
October 22, 2009
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reveals that 17% of respondents -- or about 40 million American adults -- report having been diagnosed with depression. The results are from more than 250,000 interviews conducted in 2009 as part of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
October 22, 2009
Many Gun Owners Think Obama Will Try to Ban Gun Sales
A new Gallup Inc. poll may explain recent reports of increased gun and ammunition sales in the U.S. Majorities of those who personally own a gun (55%) and of those with a gun in the household (53%), as well as 41% of all Americans, believe that President Obama "will attempt to ban the sale of guns in the United States while he is president."
October 20, 2009
A new Gallup Inc. poll may explain recent reports of increased gun and ammunition sales in the U.S. Majorities of those who personally own a gun (55%) and of those with a gun in the household (53%), as well as 41% of all Americans, believe that President Obama "will attempt to ban the sale of guns in the United States while he is president."
October 20, 2009
U.S. Support for Legalizing Marijuana Reaches New High
Gallup's October Crime poll finds 44% of Americans in favor of making marijuana legal and 54% opposed. U.S. public support for legalizing marijuana was fixed in the 25% range from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, but acceptance jumped to 31% in 2000 and has continued to grow throughout this decade.
October 19, 2009
Gallup's October Crime poll finds 44% of Americans in favor of making marijuana legal and 54% opposed. U.S. public support for legalizing marijuana was fixed in the 25% range from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, but acceptance jumped to 31% in 2000 and has continued to grow throughout this decade.
October 19, 2009
Obama Was Not Born in U.S., Republicans Say
Three-in-ten Americans think their current head of state was not born in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 70 per cent of respondents believe Barack Obama was born in the U.S., while 30 per cent do not.
October 22, 2009
Three-in-ten Americans think their current head of state was not born in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 70 per cent of respondents believe Barack Obama was born in the U.S., while 30 per cent do not.
October 22, 2009
Canadians are becoming more optimistic about the country’s finances, according to a poll by Angus Reid . 49 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, up 12 points since late June.
October 24, 2009
LATIN AMERICA
Many Peruvians Open to Abortion in Some Cases
Many people in Peru are in favour of allowing a woman to terminate her pregnancy in some special cases, according to a poll by Ipsos, Apoyo, Opinión y Mercado published in El Comercio. 58 per cent of respondents agree with allowing an abortion when the life of the mother is in danger, while 38 per cent disagree.
October 22, 2009
Uruguay’s ruling coalition of left-wing parties has a good chance to claim victory in this Sunday’s ballot, according to a poll by Interconsult published in Últimas Noticias. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the Progressive Encounter - Broad Front (EP-FA).
October 21, 2009
Hondurans Want Micheletti to Step Down
Most people in Honduras think interim president Roberto Micheletti should resign, according to a poll by COIMER&OP. 60.1 per cent of respondents say the de-facto head of state should step down, while 22.2 per cent disagree.
October 19, 2009
GLOBAL POLL
Most people in Honduras think interim president Roberto Micheletti should resign, according to a poll by COIMER&OP. 60.1 per cent of respondents say the de-facto head of state should step down, while 22.2 per cent disagree.
October 19, 2009
GLOBAL POLL
Climate Change, Human Rights Top Sustainability Priorities for Business Leaders at BSR Conference
Climate change and human rights are the most significant priorities for business’ sustainability efforts in the year ahead, according to the “BSR/GlobeScan State of Sustainable Business Poll 2009” of 274 business leaders from 15 countries who attended the BSR Conference 2009.
October 22, 2009
U.S. Leadership Gets Approval Boost in Parts of Europe
Approval of U.S. leadership increased significantly in seven of eight European countries between Gallup Inc. surveys conducted before and after President Barack Obama's administration took office earlier this year. In most of these countries, however, significant minorities do not have an opinion on the new administration.
October 19, 2009
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
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