Zone 3- Euro-Americas Summary, Week # 126

Zone 3- EURO-AMERICAS

EUROPE

EAST EUROPE

Half of Russians Would Back EU Entry (Click for Details)

Half of people in Russia would agree with their country’s potential accession to the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Yury Levada Analytical Center. 50 % of respondents think the country should enter the EU, down nine points since December 2004.

June 28, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » International / Regional Organizations

WEST EUROPE

Britons Clearly Dismayed with Economic Conditions (Click for Details)

People in Britain are dissatisfied with their country’s financial standing, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Only 9 % of respondents rate the economic conditions in the United Kingdom as good or very good, down four points since May.

July 03, 201

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

Britons Assess Government on Deficit Reduction (Click for Details)

Almost half of adults in Britain trust their government to deal with the country’s budget deficit, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 46 % of respondents are "very confident" or "moderately confident" that the government will be able to carry out its deficit reduction plan in a way that strengthens and unites the country.

July 01, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

AMERICAS

NORTH AMERICA

Majority of Americans Favor Obama's Afghanistan Timetable (Click for Details)

A majority of Americans (58%) favor President Barack Obama's timetable that calls for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan beginning in July 2011. Most of the 38% of Americans who are opposed reject the idea of setting any timetable rather than setting one with an earlier or later date. Gallup USA

June 29, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Most Americans Still Troubled by Economy (Click for Details)

Many adults in the United States are dissatisfied with their country’s economic standing, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 85 % of respondents rate the economic conditions in the U.S. as poor or very poor.

July 02, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

One in Three Americans "Extremely Patriotic" (Click for Details)

According to Gallup USA survey one in three Americans (32%) now say they are "extremely patriotic," up from 26% in 2005 and 19% in 1999.

July 2, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

Republicans, Democrats Still Fiercely Divided on Role of Gov't. (Click for Details)

Gallup poll finds that 81% of Republicans say the government is trying to do too much that should be left to individuals and businesses, while 63% of Democrats say government should do more to solve the country's problems -- underscoring what will certainly be one of the most contentious issues facing voters in this fall's midterm elections

June 28, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

Tea Party Supporters Overlap Republican Base (Click for Details)

There is significant overlap between Americans who identify as supporters of the Tea Party movement and those who identify as conservative Republicans. Their similar ideological makeup and views suggest that the Tea Party movement is more a rebranding of core Republicanism than a new or distinct entity on the American political scene. Gallup USA

July 2, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

The Great Recession at 30 Months (Click for Details)

More than half (55%) of all American adults in the labor force say that since the Great Recession began 30 months ago, they have suffered a spell of unemployment, a cut in pay, a reduction in hours or have become involuntary part-time workers, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center's Social and Demographic Trends Project.

June 30, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

Voting Intentions Even, Turnout Indicators Favor GOP (Click for Details)

With four months to go before Election Day in America, voting intentions for the House remain closely divided, and neither party has gained or lost much ground over the course of 2010. However, Republicans are much more engaged in the coming election and more inclined to say they are certain to vote than are Democrats.

July 1, 2010

Domestic Politics » Elections

U.S. Congress Falls Below 20% Mark (Click for Details)

Americans have a favorable view of the way members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are doing their jobs, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 18 % of respondents approve of the performance of Congress, down seven points since May.

July 03, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Half of Americans Disapprove of Obama (Click for Details)

Fewer adults in the United States are satisfied with Barack Obama, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 50 % of respondents disapprove of their president’s performance, up five points since May.

June 30, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

Americans Agree with McChrystal’s Dismissal (Click for Details)

People in the United States believe their president was right in accepting the resignation of the Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 53 % of respondents agree with General Stanley McChrystal’s dismissal.

June 29, 201

Foreign Affairs & Security » Military Issues/ Defence

Flag is Most Cherished Symbol for Canadians (Click for Details)

Many adults in Canada hold positive feelings on their flag, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 88 % of respondents are very or moderately proud of the Canadian flag.

July 03, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

Police Reaction in Toronto Justified for Canadians (Click for Details)

People in Canada and residents of the latest G20 summit host city believe the reaction of the police to the demonstrations that took place during the meeting of world leaders was justified, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 66 % of respondents in Canada—and 73 % of people in Toronto—agree with this view.

July 02, 2010

Society » Civil Society

Justice System Unfair for Three-in-Five Canadians (Click for Details)

Many adults in Canada seem disappointed with their justice system, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 59 % of respondents think the justice system in their country does not treat every person fairly.

June 30, 2010

Society » Justice

AUSTRALASIA

More Australians Call for Afghanistan Withdrawal (Click for Details)

The proportion of people in Australia who want to end their country’s commitment in Afghanistan has risen considerably, according to a poll by Essential Media Communications. 61 % of respondents think Australia should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, up 11 points since March 2009.

June 30, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Half of New Zealanders Back Governing National (Click for Details)

Support for New Zealand’s governing conservatives has remained stable, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 50.5 % of respondents would vote for the National party in the next legislative election, down two points since May.

June 27, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

GLOBAL/MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS

Gender Equality Universally Embraced, but Inequalities Acknowledged (Click for Details)

Fifteen years after the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women's Beijing Platform for Action proclaimed that "shared power and responsibility should be established between women and men at home, in the workplace and in the wider national and international communities," people around the globe embrace the document's key principles. Almost everywhere, solid majorities express support for gender equality and agree that women should be able to work outside the home. Pew Research Center

July 01, 2010

Society » Gender Issues

East African Community Citizens Favor Freer Labor Flow (Click for Details)

Services, capital, and labor should move more freely when the East African Community (EAC) common market opens Thursday, but people will still need permits to work in most of the five partner states. Although only Rwanda has eliminated work permits and Kenya looks to follow suit, Gallup surveys last year show the idea of moving freely for work within the EAC is popular in all countries.

July 1, 2010

Economy » Employment Issues

CYBER WORLD

McChrystal’s Comments Turn the Social Media to Afghanistan (Click for Details)

The removal of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top commander in Afghanistan led to a rare week when the war captured the attention of social media. For the week of June 21-25, 27% of the news links on blogs and 10% on Twitter were about Afghanistan according to the New Media Index from the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism and this was the highest level of coverage that war has received since PEJ began News Media Index in January 2009.

July 1, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media §

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