Russians Chide Government Actions on Economy
Only a handful of people in Russia think the government is doing a good job in tackling the effects of the global financial crisis, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. Just eight per cent of respondents say the Dmitry Medvedev administration is doing a good job in this area, down five points since October 2008.
November 04, 2009
Medvedev, Putin, Still Ride High in Russia
Russians continue to express confidence in the country’s president and prime minister, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 72 per cent of respondents approve of Dmitry Medvedev performance as president, and 78 per cent approve of the leadership of Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin.
November 03, 2009
Poland Wants to Stick with Civic Platform
Many people in Poland want the governing Civic Platform (PO) party to stay in office, according to a poll by PBS DGA published in Gazeta Wyborcza. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the conservative party in the next election, up one point since early October.
November 05, 2009
Hungarians Maintain Opposition to Socialists
The large majority of people in Hungary deny support to the governing Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP), according to a poll by Tarki. Only 17 per cent of respondents—all decided voters—would back the Socialists in the next legislative election, down one point since September.
November 06, 2009
WEST EUROPE
Swiss Favour Aviation-Fuel Tax Proposal
Many people in Switzerland support allocating tax revenues from aviation fuel exclusively to the aviation industry, according to a poll by the GfS Research Institute released by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. 42 per cent of respondents would cast a ballot supporting this proposal in this month’s referendum, while 26 per cent would vote against it.
November 05, 2009
Germans Oppose EU Access for Turkey
Most people in Germany are opposed to Turkey entering the European Union (EU), according to a poll by FG Wahlen released by ZDF. 62 per cent of respondents think Turkey should not be accepted into the EU, while 32 per cent think it should.
November 04, 2009
Opposition Democrats Inch Up in Italy
The main opposition force in Italy has gained some ground over the past two months, according to a poll by Digis. 37.3 per cent of respondents would vote for the centre-left alliance comprising the Democratic Party (PD) and Italy of Values (Lista di Pietro) in the next legislative election, up 4.3 points since mid-July.
November 03, 2009
Rivalry Continues in Denmark’s Political Scene
Denmark’s top two political parties remain in a dead heat, according to a poll by Catinét Research released by Ritzau. 25.3 per cent of respondents would support the governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) in the next general election, while 24.6 per cent would vote for the Social Democracy in Denmark (SD) party.
November 05, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
Generic Ballot Provides Clues for 2010 Vote
A recent Gallup poll and review of previous polls show that Republicans could have a good year in terms of increase in their popularity but it may be enough to get control over the House of Representatives in the coming midterm elections.
November 02, 2009
Blacks Far More Satisfied With U.S. Under Obama
Blacks' satisfaction with the direction of the country has surged since Barack Obama became president in January, while satisfaction among whites has increased by far less. Today close to half of black adults nationwide, 47%, say they are satisfied with the way things are going in the country. In mid-2008, the figure was 10%.
November 02, 2009
Public Divided Over Afghan Troop Requests, But Still Sees Rationale for War
A Pew Research Center survey taken in mid-September found a significant drop in the proportion of the public in favor of keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until the situation there is stable. Only half (50%) now choose that option, while 43% favor removing troops as soon as possible. As recently as June, 57% favored troop retention.
November 05, 2009
In U.S., Majority Now Say Obama’s Policies "Mostly Liberal"
A majority of Americans now see President Barack Obama as governing from the left. Specifically, 54% say his policies as president have been mostly liberal while 34% call them mostly moderate. This contrasts with public expectations right after Obama's election a year ago, when as many expected him to be moderate as to be liberal.
November 04, 2009
Political Climate for 2010 Not as Favorable to Democrats
Gallup's generic congressional ballot provides a summary measure of current voting intentions for Congress. This currently suggests the 2010 midterm elections could be highly competitive, and possibly a strong Republican year if usual turnout patterns prevail.
November 04, 2009
One Year After Election, Americans Less Sure About Obama
Americans are much less positive than they were a year ago that President Barack Obama will be able to accomplish a number of challenges facing his administration. In particular, far fewer Americans believe he will be able to heal political divisions and control federal spending.
November 03, 2009
Future of Monarchy Splits Views in Canada
A third of Canadians believe their country should no longer have a monarch, according to a poll by Angus Reid released by the Toronto Star. 35 per cent of respondents would prefer for Canada to have an elected head of state.
November 03, 2009
LATIN AMERICA
Most Chileans Approve of Death Penalty
The majority of people in Chile are in favour of applying the death penalty in their country, according to a poll by Ipsos. 62.5 per cent of respondents agree with capital punishment in Chile, while 36.7 per cent oppose it.
November 06, 2009
Fewer Chileans, But Still a Majority, Favour Euthanasia
Opposition to euthanasia has grown in Chile but supporters of this course of action are still the majority, according to a poll by Ipsos. 57 per cent of respondents agree with "assisted death" in cases of terminal or incurable diseases, down 7.5 points since June.
November 04, 2009
Chávez Should Leave in 2012, Say Venezuelans
Most people in Venezuela think Hugo Chávez should only stay in office until the end of his current term, according to a poll by Hinterlaces. 61 per cent of respondents want Chávez to step down in 2012, whereas 34 per cent would allow him to stay as president until 2021.
November 04, 2009
GLOBAL POLL
End of Communism Cheered But Now With More Reservations
Nearly two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, publics of former Iron Curtain countries generally look back approvingly at the collapse of communism. Majorities of people in most former Soviet republics and Eastern European countries endorse the emergence of multiparty systems and a free market economy but with less enthusiasm than before.
November 02, 2009
The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
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