Dated January 10-16, 2010
EAST EUROPE
Ukraine's National Election -- a Problem of Democracy?
Pew Research Center surveys show that Ukrainians are not only disenchanted with their current leadership and economic situation; they are also broadly dissatisfied with the democratic and capitalist systems that evolved after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. In fact, of the former Eastern bloc publics surveyed, Ukrainians are the most unhappy with the transition to democracy and free markets.
January 14, 2010
WEST EUROPE
French Disappointed with National Identity Debate
Half of people in France are dissatisfied with a government initiative to launch a "great debate on the national identity," according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 50 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 25 per cent say they are content with it.
January 14, 2010
Britons Want Shorter Time Limit for Abortions
Almost half of the population of Britain wants the time limit on abortion to be reduced from the current 24 weeks, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 47 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 36 per cent would maintain the current limit.
January 14, 2010
Conservatives Retain Large Lead in Britain
The Conservative party maintains a considerable advantage over its rivals in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 40 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next general election.
January 12, 2010
Portuguese Split on Same-Sex Marriage
People in Portugal are divided in their opinion of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Eurosondagem published in Express. 49.5 per cent of respondents oppose marriages between people of the same sex, while 45.5 per cent favour them.
January 11, 2010
NORTH AMERICA
Obama Image Unscathed By Terrorism Controversy
In the aftermath of the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound airliner, the government's ratings for reducing the threat of terrorism have slipped. In addition, 33% now say that the ability of terrorists to launch a major attack on the U.S. is greater than it was at the time of 9/11; that is up only slightly from November but is the highest percentage expressing this view in surveys dating to 2002.
January 14, 2010
U.S. Fear of Terrorism Steady After Foiled Christmas Attack
Gallup polls bracketing the 2009 Christmas Day terror incident -- in which a Nigerian man attempted to explode a bomb hidden under his clothes on a Northwest Airlines flight -- document little change in U.S. public concern about being victimized by terrorism.
January 13, 2010
Congress and Wall Street Are Blamed the Most for Americans' Current Financial Situation
A new Harris interactive survey shows that almost three-quarters of Americans (72%) say they blame Congress for their financial situation while 71% blame Wall Street.
January 06, 2010
Blacks Upbeat about Black Progress, Prospects
According to a comprehensive new nationwide Pew Research Center survey on race, despite the bad economy, blacks' assessments about the state of black progress in America have improved more dramatically during the past two years than at any time in the past quarter century.
January 12, 2010
Americans Back Profiling Air Travelers to Combat Terrorism
Americans widely endorse the use of profiling to single out airline passengers for more intensive security searches before they board U.S. flights, based on their age, ethnicity, or gender. Seventy-one percent are in favor of this practice and 27% are opposed.
January 15, 2010
In U.S., Air Travelers Take Body Scans in Stride
In the midst of renewed discussion of heightened security measures to thwart terrorist attacks like the Christmas Day attempt to blow up an airplane over Detroit, 78% of U.S. air travelers approve of U.S. airports' using full body scan imaging on airline passengers.
January 11, 2010
Americans Lose Ground in Most Areas of Well-Being in 2009
Americans' overall well-being in 2009 precisely matched their overall well-being in 2008, with a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index composite score of 65.9 for each year. However, how Americans got to that score was considerably different in 2009 than it was in 2008: 2009 scores fell behind for five of the six well-being sub-indexes, but the Life Evaluation Index score improved so much that it offset the declines in the other five areas.
January 14, 2010
Rating for Harper Drops to 28% in Canada
Fewer Canadians are satisfied with the way their prime minister is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 28 per cent of respondents approve of the Stephen Harper’s performance, down four points since December.
January 16, 2010
Dissatisfaction with Prorogation Grows in Canada
More adults in Canada disagree with their federal government’s decision to prorogue Parliament, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 61 per cent of respondents share this view, up eight points in a week.
January 15, 2010
Conservatives Face Slight Dip in Canada
Canada’s governing Conservative Party begins this year with a drop in popularity, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, down two points since December.
January 14, 2010
LATIN AMERICA
Survey Highlights Haitians’ Vulnerability
The effects of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake would be difficult for any country to cope with -- but they are likely to be particularly crippling and long-lasting for Haiti, whose residents were already less likely than any other population in the Western Hemisphere to have access to essential goods and services.
January 14, 2010
More Brazilians Readily Support Lula
The popularity of Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shows no signs of receding, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 72 per cent of respondents say Lula has done a good or very good job as head of state, up five points since August.
January 13, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
People in Three Countries Think Iran Wants Nukes
People in three countries believe the Iranian government is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 71 per cent of Americans, 66 per cent of Canadians and 63 per cent of Britons agree with this notion.
January 12, 2010
Widespread Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Italy
According to Pew Research Center survey, Italians have a very negative view of immigrants. They believe that immigrants are having bad impact on the social and economic life of Italy.
January 12, 2010
Arab League Countries' Views of U.S. Leadership Up in 2009
Approval ratings of U.S. leadership increased in 10 of 12 Arab League countries that Gallup surveyed twice in 2009. Between the first survey period from February to March and the second survey period from July to October, U.S. leadership enjoyed the highest approval jump in Bahrain (33 percentage points), Mauritania (22 points), Kuwait (19 points), and Comoros (15 points).
January 13, 2010
Poverty Most Serious World Problem, Says Global Poll
Extreme poverty is a more serious problem for the world than climate change, terrorism, or the state of the global economy, according to a new annual global poll across 23 countries conducted by Globescan for BBC World Service.
January 17, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 101
January 03-09, 2010
EAST EUROPE
Yeltsin Right to Appoint Putin, Say Russians
Two-thirds of adults in Russia re satisfied with the last decision taken by former president Boris Yeltsin, according to a poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 66 per cent of respondents think Yeltsin was right in stepping down and appointing Vladimir Putin as his successor.
January 05, 2010
Few Russians Want a New Stalin in Charge
Few people in Russia would welcome a leader with the characteristics of former Soviet strongman Josef Stalin, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 58 per cent of respondents disagree with the notion that modern Russia needs someone like Stalin, up six points since 2005.
January 04, 2010
WEST EUROPE
Turkish Cypriots Would Shun Unity in Referendum
Most people in Turkish Cyprus would not endorse a plan to unify the island with Greek Cyprus, according to a poll by Redborder Research Company. 51.2 per cent of respondents would vote down a proposal resembling the so-called Annan plan, which a majority supported in a 2005 referendum.
January 08, 2010
NORTH AMERICA
Americans Divided Over Health Care Reform
People in the United States are split over the health care reform bill passed by the Senate last month, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 36 per cent of respondents support the legislation, while 39 per cent oppose it.
January 09, 2010
Democratic Support Dips Below Majority Level in 2009
The year 2009 marked the end of a three-year run of majority Democratic support among U.S. adults. Last year, an average of 49.0% of Americans identified as Democrats or said they leaned Democratic, the party's first yearly average below 50% since 2005. Still, Democrats maintained an average eight-point advantage in support over Republicans last year, as 40.7% of Americans identified as Republicans or leaned Republican.
January 6, 2010
Obama Starts 2010 With 50% Approval
President Barack Obama begins his second year as president with 50% of Americans approving and 44% disapproving of his overall job performance. This is well below the 68% approval rating Obama received in his first few days as president, and matches his average for all of December -- which included many days when public support for him fell slightly below that important symbolic threshold.
January 6, 2010
More Americans Went Uninsured in 2009 Than in 2008
While President Obama works with House and Senate leaders to hammer out a final healthcare bill before the State of the Union address, the legislation's goal of expanding coverage to the uninsured will need to cover a larger pool of Americans who are without health insurance. According to the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index, an average of 16.2% of American adults lacked health insurance coverage in 2009, up from 14.8% in 2008.
January 8, 2010
Stock Owners More Positive About Market in Coming Year
Stock owners in the U.S. have become somewhat more optimistic about the stock market over the last 20 months. In December, 55% said it was a good idea to invest in the market -- a turnaround from April 2008, when 55% said it was a bad idea. A majority of stock owners also at this point believe that stocks will be higher a year from now.
January 4, 2010
Canadians Disagree With Prorogation of Parliament
Many people in Canada believe their federal government was wrong to prorogue Parliament, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion published in the Toronto Star. 53 per cent of respondents share this view.
January 08, 2010
LATIN AMERICA
Most Argentines Reject Same-Sex Marriage
Many people in Argentina are against same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. 60 per cent of respondents disagree with allowing homosexual couples to get married.
January 05, 2010
AUSTRALASIA
A Third of Australians Unhappy with Rudd in 2009
About one third of people in Australia say the government led by Kevin Rudd underperformed in 2009, according to a poll by Essential Research. 31 per cent of respondents say the prime minister’s administration did somewhat worse or much worse than expected last year.
January 07, 2010
MULTI-COUNTARY POLLS
Three Countries OK with New Airport Scanners
People in three countries would prefer to go through an airport scanner than to be patted-down by an officer before boarding a flight, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 78 per cent of respondents in the United States, 73 per cent of Britons and 67 per cent of Canadians feel this way.
January 08, 2010
Few People Expect Legally Binding Climate Deal
People in three countries hold low expectations on the future of the Copenhagen Accord on climate change, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Only 19 per cent of respondents in the United States, 16 per cent in Britain and 12 per cent in Canada expect the document to become a legally binding treaty.
January 06, 2010
Mixed Expectations For the New Decade by Adults in the Five Largest European Countries and the U.S
Thinking ahead ten years, pluralities of adults 64 and under in the U.S. (43%) and Spain (41%) as well as 37% of Germans are optimistic about the new decade while 44% of French adults and 36% of Britons are pessimistic. Two in five Italians (41%) are neither optimistic nor pessimistic.
December 30, 2009
The Western Balkans –a suitable case for “Shock Integration”
Support for EU accession has remained high in all countries of the region except Croatia. More than half of the people interviewed in the other countries thought that EU membership would be a good thing. In Macedonia and Serbia, however, this share has declined over the past three years. Croats continued to see the EU critically – nearly 4 in 10 thought of EU membership as being neither good nor bad – and a relative majority (43%) would vote against accession in a referendum.
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
EAST EUROPE
Yeltsin Right to Appoint Putin, Say Russians
Two-thirds of adults in Russia re satisfied with the last decision taken by former president Boris Yeltsin, according to a poll by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 66 per cent of respondents think Yeltsin was right in stepping down and appointing Vladimir Putin as his successor.
January 05, 2010
Few Russians Want a New Stalin in Charge
Few people in Russia would welcome a leader with the characteristics of former Soviet strongman Josef Stalin, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 58 per cent of respondents disagree with the notion that modern Russia needs someone like Stalin, up six points since 2005.
January 04, 2010
WEST EUROPE
Turkish Cypriots Would Shun Unity in Referendum
Most people in Turkish Cyprus would not endorse a plan to unify the island with Greek Cyprus, according to a poll by Redborder Research Company. 51.2 per cent of respondents would vote down a proposal resembling the so-called Annan plan, which a majority supported in a 2005 referendum.
January 08, 2010
NORTH AMERICA
Americans Divided Over Health Care Reform
People in the United States are split over the health care reform bill passed by the Senate last month, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 36 per cent of respondents support the legislation, while 39 per cent oppose it.
January 09, 2010
Democratic Support Dips Below Majority Level in 2009
The year 2009 marked the end of a three-year run of majority Democratic support among U.S. adults. Last year, an average of 49.0% of Americans identified as Democrats or said they leaned Democratic, the party's first yearly average below 50% since 2005. Still, Democrats maintained an average eight-point advantage in support over Republicans last year, as 40.7% of Americans identified as Republicans or leaned Republican.
January 6, 2010
Obama Starts 2010 With 50% Approval
President Barack Obama begins his second year as president with 50% of Americans approving and 44% disapproving of his overall job performance. This is well below the 68% approval rating Obama received in his first few days as president, and matches his average for all of December -- which included many days when public support for him fell slightly below that important symbolic threshold.
January 6, 2010
More Americans Went Uninsured in 2009 Than in 2008
While President Obama works with House and Senate leaders to hammer out a final healthcare bill before the State of the Union address, the legislation's goal of expanding coverage to the uninsured will need to cover a larger pool of Americans who are without health insurance. According to the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index, an average of 16.2% of American adults lacked health insurance coverage in 2009, up from 14.8% in 2008.
January 8, 2010
Stock Owners More Positive About Market in Coming Year
Stock owners in the U.S. have become somewhat more optimistic about the stock market over the last 20 months. In December, 55% said it was a good idea to invest in the market -- a turnaround from April 2008, when 55% said it was a bad idea. A majority of stock owners also at this point believe that stocks will be higher a year from now.
January 4, 2010
Canadians Disagree With Prorogation of Parliament
Many people in Canada believe their federal government was wrong to prorogue Parliament, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion published in the Toronto Star. 53 per cent of respondents share this view.
January 08, 2010
LATIN AMERICA
Most Argentines Reject Same-Sex Marriage
Many people in Argentina are against same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Poliarquía Consultores. 60 per cent of respondents disagree with allowing homosexual couples to get married.
January 05, 2010
AUSTRALASIA
A Third of Australians Unhappy with Rudd in 2009
About one third of people in Australia say the government led by Kevin Rudd underperformed in 2009, according to a poll by Essential Research. 31 per cent of respondents say the prime minister’s administration did somewhat worse or much worse than expected last year.
January 07, 2010
MULTI-COUNTARY POLLS
Three Countries OK with New Airport Scanners
People in three countries would prefer to go through an airport scanner than to be patted-down by an officer before boarding a flight, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 78 per cent of respondents in the United States, 73 per cent of Britons and 67 per cent of Canadians feel this way.
January 08, 2010
Few People Expect Legally Binding Climate Deal
People in three countries hold low expectations on the future of the Copenhagen Accord on climate change, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Only 19 per cent of respondents in the United States, 16 per cent in Britain and 12 per cent in Canada expect the document to become a legally binding treaty.
January 06, 2010
Mixed Expectations For the New Decade by Adults in the Five Largest European Countries and the U.S
Thinking ahead ten years, pluralities of adults 64 and under in the U.S. (43%) and Spain (41%) as well as 37% of Germans are optimistic about the new decade while 44% of French adults and 36% of Britons are pessimistic. Two in five Italians (41%) are neither optimistic nor pessimistic.
December 30, 2009
The Western Balkans –a suitable case for “Shock Integration”
Support for EU accession has remained high in all countries of the region except Croatia. More than half of the people interviewed in the other countries thought that EU membership would be a good thing. In Macedonia and Serbia, however, this share has declined over the past three years. Croats continued to see the EU critically – nearly 4 in 10 thought of EU membership as being neither good nor bad – and a relative majority (43%) would vote against accession in a referendum.
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 100
EAST EUROPE
Who Will Modernize Russia, State or Entrepreneurs?
A majority of six in ten in Russia do not know what could be the possible driving force of introduction of innovations in Russia. A majority of Russians thinks that the successful transition from the commodity-driven to innovation-driven economy mainly depends on state and state officials but a minority believe only entrepreneurs can do this.
December 8, 2009
United Russia Remains Powerful Political Force
Voters in the Russian Federation overwhelmingly prefer their governing party, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 53 per cent of respondents would support United Russia (YR) in the next legislative ballot.
January 01, 2010
Putin Leads 2012 Russian Presidential Hopefuls
Vladimir Putin is the early leader as voters in Russia ponder their choices for the 2012 presidential election, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the former president if an election took place this Sunday.
December 28, 2009
WEST EUROPE
After Economic Crisis, Europeans are Beginning to Feel Positive
Standard Eurobarometer survey of Autumn 2009 show that European are beginning to feel released of the economic crisis that had grave impact on their lives. Though public is still passing through the difficult times but there are significant signs of improvement in the public opinion of Europeans.
December 2009
More Dutch Think Afghan Mission will Endure
People in the Netherlands believe their country’s commitment to Afghanistan will continue after 2010, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 39 per cent of respondents think the mission in Uruzgan will be extended, up 12 points since October.
January 02, 2010
Most Britons Foresee a Conservative Government
A large proportion of people in Britain believe the Conservative party returning will return to government in the next 10 years, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 81 per cent of respondents believe this is likely to happen.
January 01, 2010
Only Two-in-Five French Endorse Sarkozy
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his appointed prime minister, François Fillon, close the year with low ratings, according to a poll by LH2. 56 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of Sarkozy’s performance, and 51 per cent feel the same way about Fillon’s.
December 31, 2009
Two-in-Five French Find Islam Incompatible
A considerable proportion of people in France think the Islamic religion is not compatible with life in this European country, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 40 per cent of respondents agree with this notion, but 54 per cent disagree.
December 29, 2009
Many Italians Would Follow Swiss on Minarets
Many people in Italy would vote in favour of banning the construction of minarets in the country if a referendum on the matter took place, according to a poll by Ispo published in L’Osservatorio. 46 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the minaret ban, while 37 per cent would vote against it.
December 30, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
One-Quarter of Americans Believe Election of George W. Bush had Biggest Impact on America This Decade
When it comes to selecting one event among 6 different options that has had the biggest impact on America over the past ten years, one-quarter of Americans (25%) say it is the election of George W. Bush. Moreover they feel that U.S. has military and economic power become worse, and its influence over other countries has decreased over the last decade.
December 24, 2009
Terror Defines the Decade
According to a new Zogby Interactive poll, Americans have evaluated the last decade (to-date) and the results can be found in one word: Terror. When asked to pick one word/phrase to define the past decade, 21% of Americans chose "terror" followed by "decline" (15%) and then "loss of personal freedom/civil liberties" (13%).
December 30, 2009
2009 was a bad year, 2010 will be better
For all their differences, Americans largely agree on two things: 2009 was a lousy year for the nation, and 2010 is likely to be better. Nearly three-fourths of Americans think 2009 was a bad year for the country, which was rocked by job losses, home foreclosures and economic sickness.
December 30, 2009
Americans Less Happy, More Stressed in 2009
The percentage of Americans experiencing a lot of happiness or enjoyment without a lot of stress or worry declined slightly from an average of 48.2% in 2008 to 47.4% in 2009, according to data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Conversely, the percentage of Americans experiencing a lot of stress or worry but not a lot of happiness or enjoyment increased by about the same amount.
January 1, 2010
Prior to Bomb Scare, Worry About Terrorism at 39% in U.S.
In a Dec. 11-13 USA Today/Gallup poll, conducted just two weeks before the thwarted Christmas Day bomb attempt aboard Northwest Airlines' Detroit-bound flight 253, 39% of Americans reported being very or somewhat worried that they or someone in their family will become a victim of terrorism.
December 29, 2009
Obama Closes 2009 at 50% in United States
Half of Americans are content with the way their president is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 per cent of respondents approve of Barack Obama’s performance, down one point since November.
January 02, 2010
Americans Divided on Second Term for Obama
People in the United States are split on whether their president will earn a second term in office, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents believe it is likely that Barack Obama will be re-elected, while 44 per cent think this is unlikely.
December 30, 2009
Tourism Industry Still Dealing With Cautious Consumers
While half of Americans foresee no change in their travel spending in 2010 compared to 2009, a larger proportion plan to spend less in the coming year than say they will spend more. That deficit is particularly high relative to air travel and hotel stays. However, even the percentage of Americans saying they will spend less on vacations in general exceeds those saying they will spend more by a slight margin, 27% vs. 22%.
December 29, 2009
Savings Trumps Environment for Making Homes Greener
When it comes to making their homes more energy efficient, Americans appear to be motivated much more by finances than by environmental concerns. The vast majority of Americans who have taken steps this year to make their homes more energy efficient, 71%, say they did so mostly to save money rather than to improve the environment.
December 8, 2009
Clinton Edges Out Palin as Most Admired Woman
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her reign as the Most Admired Woman in the eyes of Americans, but barely edges out former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin this year, 16% to 15%. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and first lady Michelle Obama finish third and fourth.
January 01, 2010
Few Canadians Predict an Independent Quebec
Few people in Canada believe the province of Quebec will become an independent country in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 83 per cent of respondents deem this possibility as unlikely.
December 31, 2009
GLOBAL POLLS
People Predict Military Action in Iran in 2010s
Citizens in three countries foresee a U.S.-backed military intervention in Iran in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents in Britain, 56 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Americans regard this as a likely possibility.
December 29, 2009
Nearly One in Five EU Residents Struggle to Cope Financially
In July 2009, at a time when several European economies were just coming out of recession, nearly one in five (18%) European Union residents said their household had at some time in the past year run out of money to pay ordinary bills or to buy food or other daily consumer items.
December 29, 2009
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Who Will Modernize Russia, State or Entrepreneurs?
A majority of six in ten in Russia do not know what could be the possible driving force of introduction of innovations in Russia. A majority of Russians thinks that the successful transition from the commodity-driven to innovation-driven economy mainly depends on state and state officials but a minority believe only entrepreneurs can do this.
December 8, 2009
United Russia Remains Powerful Political Force
Voters in the Russian Federation overwhelmingly prefer their governing party, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 53 per cent of respondents would support United Russia (YR) in the next legislative ballot.
January 01, 2010
Putin Leads 2012 Russian Presidential Hopefuls
Vladimir Putin is the early leader as voters in Russia ponder their choices for the 2012 presidential election, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 27 per cent of respondents would vote for the former president if an election took place this Sunday.
December 28, 2009
WEST EUROPE
After Economic Crisis, Europeans are Beginning to Feel Positive
Standard Eurobarometer survey of Autumn 2009 show that European are beginning to feel released of the economic crisis that had grave impact on their lives. Though public is still passing through the difficult times but there are significant signs of improvement in the public opinion of Europeans.
December 2009
More Dutch Think Afghan Mission will Endure
People in the Netherlands believe their country’s commitment to Afghanistan will continue after 2010, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 39 per cent of respondents think the mission in Uruzgan will be extended, up 12 points since October.
January 02, 2010
Most Britons Foresee a Conservative Government
A large proportion of people in Britain believe the Conservative party returning will return to government in the next 10 years, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 81 per cent of respondents believe this is likely to happen.
January 01, 2010
Only Two-in-Five French Endorse Sarkozy
French president Nicolas Sarkozy and his appointed prime minister, François Fillon, close the year with low ratings, according to a poll by LH2. 56 per cent of respondents have a negative opinion of Sarkozy’s performance, and 51 per cent feel the same way about Fillon’s.
December 31, 2009
Two-in-Five French Find Islam Incompatible
A considerable proportion of people in France think the Islamic religion is not compatible with life in this European country, according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 40 per cent of respondents agree with this notion, but 54 per cent disagree.
December 29, 2009
Many Italians Would Follow Swiss on Minarets
Many people in Italy would vote in favour of banning the construction of minarets in the country if a referendum on the matter took place, according to a poll by Ispo published in L’Osservatorio. 46 per cent of respondents would vote in favour of the minaret ban, while 37 per cent would vote against it.
December 30, 2009
NORTH AMERICA
One-Quarter of Americans Believe Election of George W. Bush had Biggest Impact on America This Decade
When it comes to selecting one event among 6 different options that has had the biggest impact on America over the past ten years, one-quarter of Americans (25%) say it is the election of George W. Bush. Moreover they feel that U.S. has military and economic power become worse, and its influence over other countries has decreased over the last decade.
December 24, 2009
Terror Defines the Decade
According to a new Zogby Interactive poll, Americans have evaluated the last decade (to-date) and the results can be found in one word: Terror. When asked to pick one word/phrase to define the past decade, 21% of Americans chose "terror" followed by "decline" (15%) and then "loss of personal freedom/civil liberties" (13%).
December 30, 2009
2009 was a bad year, 2010 will be better
For all their differences, Americans largely agree on two things: 2009 was a lousy year for the nation, and 2010 is likely to be better. Nearly three-fourths of Americans think 2009 was a bad year for the country, which was rocked by job losses, home foreclosures and economic sickness.
December 30, 2009
Americans Less Happy, More Stressed in 2009
The percentage of Americans experiencing a lot of happiness or enjoyment without a lot of stress or worry declined slightly from an average of 48.2% in 2008 to 47.4% in 2009, according to data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Conversely, the percentage of Americans experiencing a lot of stress or worry but not a lot of happiness or enjoyment increased by about the same amount.
January 1, 2010
Prior to Bomb Scare, Worry About Terrorism at 39% in U.S.
In a Dec. 11-13 USA Today/Gallup poll, conducted just two weeks before the thwarted Christmas Day bomb attempt aboard Northwest Airlines' Detroit-bound flight 253, 39% of Americans reported being very or somewhat worried that they or someone in their family will become a victim of terrorism.
December 29, 2009
Obama Closes 2009 at 50% in United States
Half of Americans are content with the way their president is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 per cent of respondents approve of Barack Obama’s performance, down one point since November.
January 02, 2010
Americans Divided on Second Term for Obama
People in the United States are split on whether their president will earn a second term in office, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 per cent of respondents believe it is likely that Barack Obama will be re-elected, while 44 per cent think this is unlikely.
December 30, 2009
Tourism Industry Still Dealing With Cautious Consumers
While half of Americans foresee no change in their travel spending in 2010 compared to 2009, a larger proportion plan to spend less in the coming year than say they will spend more. That deficit is particularly high relative to air travel and hotel stays. However, even the percentage of Americans saying they will spend less on vacations in general exceeds those saying they will spend more by a slight margin, 27% vs. 22%.
December 29, 2009
Savings Trumps Environment for Making Homes Greener
When it comes to making their homes more energy efficient, Americans appear to be motivated much more by finances than by environmental concerns. The vast majority of Americans who have taken steps this year to make their homes more energy efficient, 71%, say they did so mostly to save money rather than to improve the environment.
December 8, 2009
Clinton Edges Out Palin as Most Admired Woman
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues her reign as the Most Admired Woman in the eyes of Americans, but barely edges out former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin this year, 16% to 15%. Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and first lady Michelle Obama finish third and fourth.
January 01, 2010
Few Canadians Predict an Independent Quebec
Few people in Canada believe the province of Quebec will become an independent country in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 83 per cent of respondents deem this possibility as unlikely.
December 31, 2009
GLOBAL POLLS
People Predict Military Action in Iran in 2010s
Citizens in three countries foresee a U.S.-backed military intervention in Iran in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents in Britain, 56 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Americans regard this as a likely possibility.
December 29, 2009
Nearly One in Five EU Residents Struggle to Cope Financially
In July 2009, at a time when several European economies were just coming out of recession, nearly one in five (18%) European Union residents said their household had at some time in the past year run out of money to pay ordinary bills or to buy food or other daily consumer items.
December 29, 2009
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
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