Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 124

Zone 3- EURO-AMERICAS

EAST EUROPE

Czechs Would Bring Back Capital Punishment (Click for Details)

Many people in the Czech Republic believe the death penalty should be allowed in the country, according to a poll by CVVM. 60 % of respondents share this point of view.

June 19, 2010

Society » Crime

Presidential Run-Off May Be Needed in Poland (Click for Details)

Bronislaw Komorowski remains ahead of his rivals but may not have enough support to secure a first round win in Poland’s presidential election, according to a poll by GfK Polonia published in Rzeczpospolita. 42 % of respondents would vote for the Civic Platform (PO) contender and former defence minister in this Sunday’s ballot.

June 18, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

WEST EUROPE

Dutch Ponder Formation of Next Government (Click for Details)

People in the Netherlands are divided on what their new administration should look like, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 35 % of respondents want the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the Party for Freedom (PvdV) and the Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) to form the government.

June 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

Justice System is Unfair for Majority of Britons (Click for Details)

Many adults in Britain hold negative views on their justice system, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 56 % of respondents think the justice system in the UK does not treat every person fairly.

June 18, 2010

Society » Justice

Support for Afghan Mission at 38% in Britain (Click for Details)

Public backing for the military mission in Afghanistan increased this month in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 38 % of respondents support the operation involving UK soldiers, up six points since April.

June 16, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Wulff Trails Gauck Among German Voters (Click for Details)

Germans do not elect the country’s federal president in direct ballots but, if they could, they would support Joachim Gauck this year, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern. 42 % of respondents would vote for Gauck, who is backed by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party (DG).

June 15, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

NORTH AMERICA

U.S. Voters Split on Obama Re-Election in 2012 (Click for Details)

U.S. registered voters remain split on whether President Obama deserves to be re-elected in 2012, with 46% saying he does and 51% saying he does not -- little changed from earlier this year. Gallup USA

June 18, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Gallup's Job Creation Index Hits 20-Month High (Click for Details)

U.S. Gallup's Job Creation Index hit a 20-month high of +13 on Thursday -- up from +5 a week ago.

June 18, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

At 18.6%, Underemployment at Lowest Level of the Year (Click for Details)

The underemployment rate, as measured by Gallup in U.S., fell from 19.2% in mid-May to 18.6% in mid-June, its lowest level of the year.

June 16, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

Many Americans Say Gulf Beaches, Wildlife Will Never Recover (Click for Details)

From what they have seen of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill rolling onto America's shores, nearly half of Americans (49%) believe that at least some of the affected beaches will never recover. Even more, 59% believe normal levels for some animal species will never be restored. Gallup USA

June 16, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Americans Now Divided on Who Should Lead Oil Spill Efforts (Click for Details)

Americans are divided over whether BP should continue to be in charge of efforts to control the Gulf of Mexico oil spill or whether the federal government should assume responsibility for those efforts, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll. Conservatives are more likely to say BP should be in charge, and liberals prefer that the government lead the efforts.

June 15, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Americans Want BP to Pay All Losses, No Matter the Cost (Click for Details)

The majority of Americans (59%) say BP should pay for all financial losses resulting from the Gulf Coast oil spill, including wages of workers put out of work, even if those payments ultimately drive the company out of business. Seven out of 10 Americans (71%) say Obama has not been tough enough in his dealings with BP. Gallup USA

June 15, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

In U.S., Economy, Oil Spill Rank as Most Important Problems (Click for Details)

The ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has catapulted "natural disaster response and relief" into the top five of Gallup's monthly "most important problem" list. At 18%, disaster response now trails only the economy and unemployment as the United States' most important problem. Dissatisfaction with government and healthcare are also cited by at least 10% of Americans in the June 11-13 Gallup poll.

June 17, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

Americans Back More Stimulus Spending to Create Jobs (Click for Details)

Among four pieces of legislation Congress could consider this year, Americans are most supportive of authorizing more economic stimulus spending. Specifically, according to a June 11-13 USA Today/Gallup poll, 60% of Americans say they would favor "additional government spending to create jobs and stimulate the economy."

June 17, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

Some Americans Grow More Fond of Tea Party (Click for Details)

Some people in the United States are becoming more enthusiastic about the National Tea Party, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 29 % of respondents expect the movement to have a positive effect on American politics, up six points since March.

June 16, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

Half of Americans Back Mission in Afghanistan (Click for Details)

Public support for the military operation involving American soldiers in Afghanistan remains stable in the United States, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 % of respondents back the mission, down one point since April.

June 17, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Increased Health Care Costs Worry Americans (Click for Details)

Many adults in the United States are concerned about the effect of the recent overhaul to health care regulations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 % of respondents think the cost of health care will increase under the new legislation, up six points since March.

June 21, 2010

Society » Health

Americans Think Sanford Should Leave Office (Click for Details)

A majority of adults in the United States believe Mark Sanford should abandon his post as Governor of South Carolina, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 56 % of respondents think Stanford should resign after acknowledging an extra-marital affair.

June 13, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Canadians Troubled by Summit Security Costs (Click for Details)

Many adults in Canada believe the cost of security for the G8 and G20 summits that will take place this month is unjustified, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 78 % of respondents share this view.

June 17, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

LATIN AMERICA

Few Hondurans Satisfied with Lobo Sosa (Click for Details)

Just over a third of people in Honduras hold positive views on the performance of Porfirio Lobo Sosa, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 38 % of respondents say the president has done a good or very good job so far.

June 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Santos Would Win Comfortably in Colombia (Click for Details)

Juan Manuel Santos is poised to become the next President of Colombia, according to a poll by Invamer Gallup. 66.5 % of respondents would vote for Santos of the U Party (U) in this Sunday’s run-off, while 27.4 % would support Antanas Mockus of the Green Party (PV).

June 16, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

Rousseff Ties Serra in Brazil’s Presidential Race (Click for Details)

Dilma Rousseff has gained support and is now tied for first place with Jose Serra in Brazil’s presidential race, according to a poll by Ibope. 37 % of respondents would vote either for Serra of the Brazilian Party of Social Democracy (PSDB) or Rousseff of the ruling Workers’ Party (PT) in the October election.

June 15, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

Peña Could Become Mexico’s Next President (Click for Details)

Enrique Peña Nieto is the early favourite in Mexico’s presidential race, according to a poll by Reforma. 40 % of respondents would vote for the current State of Mexico governor in the 2012 ballot.

June 13, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS

Low Support for Iraq War in U.S. and Britain (Click for Details)

Many Americans and Britons are no longer supporting the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 55 % of respondents in the U.S.—and 61 % in Britain—oppose the conflict.

June 14, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Iraq War

Obama More Popular Abroad than at Home, Global Image of U.S. Continues to Benefit (Click for Details)

As the global economy begins to rebound from the great recession, people around the world remain deeply concerned with the way things are going in their countries. Less than a third of the publics in most nations say they are satisfied with national conditions, as overwhelming numbers say their economies are in bad shape. And just about everywhere, governments are faulted for the way they are dealing with the economy. President Obama is more popular abroad than at home. Pew Research Center

June 17, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » US image

Polling the World (Cup): Who Will Win in South Africa? (Click for Details)

Of the 22 nations polled in this year's Pew Global Attitudes survey -- completed prior to the kickoff of the famous international soccer tournament -- a plurality in 14 countries predicted that five-time champion Brazil would win the 2010 World Cup. Pew Research Center

June 16, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media §

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