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.
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