Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 120

Dated May 16-22, 2010

Zone 3- EURO-AMERICAS

EAST EUROPE

Riots in Kyrgyzstan: Popular Uprising or Anti-Constitutional Coup? (Click for Details)

Most of the Russians are unaware of the happenings in neighboring Kyrgyzstan. A majority of respondents say the mass protests are caused by the fall in living standards and wrong policy of the Kyrgyzstani authorities (47%). Russian Public Opinion Research center (VCIOM)

April 2010

Politics » Political perceptions

Thinking Of V.I. Lenin Today (Click for Details)

In anticipation of the 140th anniversary of Lenin's birth Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) presented the information describing what Russians think about V.I. Lenin and his role in Russian history. By and large the modern Russians attitude is more of ‘indifference’ then any thing else. The response for ‘respect’ has declined though still more than three in ten respect him but do not like him as much.

May 11, 2010

Politics » History

WEST EUROPE

Britons Want Changes to Voting System (Click for Details)

People in Britain are in favor of implementing specific guidelines to modernize the country’s voting system, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 73 % of respondents support counting ballots electronically, instead of by hand.

May 19, 2010

Politics » Elections

Most Britons Approve of Governing Coalition (Click for Details)

A majority of people in Britain agree with the coalition agreement between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 57 % of respondents approve of the alliance, whereas 31 % disapprove of it.

May 21, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

Two Thirds of French Reject Sarkozy (Click for Details)

French president Nicolas Sarkozy remains highly unpopular, according to a poll by Ifop published in Paris Match. 66 % of respondents disapprove of Sarkozy’s performance, down one point since April.

May 20, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

Labour Party Sees Rebound in Ireland (Click for Details)

Ireland’s Labour Party (Lab.) has gained a significant number of supporters over the past few weeks, according to a poll by Red C. 24 % of respondents would vote for Labour in the next legislative election, up seven points since March.

May 22, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

NORTH AMERICA

Three in Five Americans Give President Obama Negative Job Ratings (Click for Details)

According to the results of The Harris Poll currently, two in five Americans (42%) give President Obama positive ratings on the overall job he is doing while 58% give him negative ratings. This is almost unchanged from last month when 41% gave him positive ratings and 59% gave him negative ones.

May 21, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

In U.S., Increasing Number Have No Religious Identity (Click for Details)

Americans have become increasingly less tied to formal religion in recent decades, with the percentage saying they do not have a specific religious identity growing from near zero in the 1950s to 16% this year and last. Gallup USA.

May 21, 2010

Society » Religion

Americans' Outlook for U.S. Morality Remains Bleak (Click for Details)

Americans are three times more likely to describe the current state of moral values in the United States as "poor" than as "excellent" or "good." Americans' assessment of U.S. morality has never been positive, but the current ratings rank among the worst Gallup has measured over the past nine years.

May 17, 2010

Society » Social Perceptions

White Gender Gap in Obama Approval Widens With Education (Click for Details)

Approval of US President Barack Obama among white U.S. adults has held fairly steady around the 41% mark in 2010, after a gradual decline from 62% in January 2009. At the same time, a gender gap among whites, averaging six percentage points, has persisted throughout Obama's presidency. Thus far in May, his approval rating is 44% among white women vs. 39% among white men. Gallup USA.

May 21, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

Public's Priorities for Congress: Jobs and Energy Top Immigration (Click for Details)

The America public views tougher regulations on financial institutions as an important priority for Congress, but far more want Congress to take action on the job situation and energy policy. The Pew Research/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll

May 18, 2010

Politics » Political Institutions

Smoking and Age: The Baby Boomer Bulge (Click for Details)

Older Americans are generally less likely than those who are younger to report that they smoke, but the age/smoking relationship is not uniform. Smoking is higher among younger baby boomers between the ages of 44 and 54 than it is among those in their 30s and those 55 and older. After peaking in the high 20% range for Americans in their 20s, smoking rates drop to 21% at age 40. Gallup USA.

May 20, 2010

Society » Health & Disease

Conservatives Most Enthusiastic About Voting in 2010 Midterm (Click for Details)

Registered American voters who identify themselves as conservatives are significantly more enthusiastic about voting in this fall's congressional elections than are liberals or moderates. Those who say they are "very" conservative are the most enthusiastic of all, with substantially higher enthusiasm than those who say they are "very" liberal. Gallup USA.

May 18, 2010

Politics » Elections

Most Americans Endorse Terrorist Expatriation Act (Click for Details)

A large proportion of people in the United States would support a proposed law that would strip all Americans with links to terrorist organizations of their U.S. citizenship, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 77 % of respondents approve of the bill currently being discussed in Congress.

May 20, 2010

Security/IR » Terrorism

Canadians Back New Rules for Criminal Pardons (Click for Details)

The recent proposal to modify the rules regarding criminal pardons is supported by a large proportion of Canadians, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 81 % of respondents agree with the bill recently introduced by Canadian public safety minister Vic Toews.

May 19, 2010

Society » Crime

LATIN AMERICA

President Calderón Gains Two Points in Mexico (Click for Details)

Public support for Felipe Calderón remains stable in Mexico, according to a poll by Consulta Mitofsky. 55.5% of respondents agree with the way their president is governing, up 2.1 points since February.

May 19, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

Mockus Jumps to First Place in Colombia (Click for Details)

Former Bogota mayor Antanas Mockus is now leading the presidential race in Colombia, according to a poll by Datexco released by El Tiempo and W Radio. 32.8 % of respondents would vote for Mockus of the Green Party (PV) in this month’s ballot, up eight points since early April.

May 20, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

Lula Remains Immensely Popular in Brazil (Click for Details)

Public support for Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to grow as he heads to the final days of his tenure, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 83.7 % of respondents approve of Lula’s performance as president, up two points since January.

May 18, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

AUSTRALASIA

PM Rudd Losing Appeal for Australians (Click for Details)

The popularity of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken a hard blow, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 50 % of respondents are dissatisfied with Rudd’s performance, up nine points since mid-April.

May 18, 2010

Politics » Approval Ratings

GLOBAL/MULTI-COUNTRY SURVEYS

Country's Leadership Matters to Potential Migrants (Click for Details)

Gallup survey of 148 countries shows that the potential migrants give positive ratings to the leadership of those countries where they want to go to. his is true among migrants who would like to move to the United States -- the No. 1 desired destination worldwide -- and six other top destination countries that Gallup asked adults to rate the leadership of, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, France, and Germany.

May 21, 2010

Politics » Immigration

Czechs' Commitment to Free Markets and Democracy Stays Strong amidst Troubled Economic and Political Waters- comparative study (Click for Details)

A fall 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project found broad-based Czech discontent with the country's economic situation and the way democracy is working. Nonetheless, the data also showed a strong commitment among Czechs to free markets and democratic values. Moreover, Czechs ranked high among their peers in the region in terms of happiness with the transition to free market economics and multiparty politics.

May 19, 2010

Politics » Political perceptions

Vast Majorities on Both Sides of the Border Place Responsibility for Mexico's Drug War on America's Drug Consumption (Click for Details)

Americans and Mexicans have strikingly similar attitudes about the drug war in Mexico, according to a study conducted by Harris Interactive and its global network partner, Indemerc, in early May 2010. But neither Americans nor Mexicans support U.S. intervention.

May 19, 2010

Society » Crime

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