Europe

Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy

But many are dissatisfied with the way it works in their country

May 1, 2008

Majorities in each of six former Soviet republics, ranging from 58% to 78%, say democracy is important to their country’s development. But those who value democracy are in most cases unlikely to feel it is working well in their country.More ...

Belarusians Favor Close Ties With Russia Over EU, U.S.

Majority approves of Russian leadership and disapproves of U.S. leadership

April 16, 2008

Although relations between Belarus and Russia have been strained lately, Gallup data show that Belarusians favor closer ties with Russia even if it harms the country’s relationship with the United States or the European Union.More ...

Democracy Important to a Majority of Belarusians

Nearly half say an active political opposition is also important

April 4, 2008

A majority (60%) of Belarusians say democracy is important to the development of their country; of those, 25% are “somewhat” or “very” dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country.More ...

Trust Favors Incumbent in Montenegro Election

Citizens perceive far less government corruption than Balkan neighbors

April 3, 2008

Just 49% of Montenegrins feel corruption is widespread in their country, compared with 71% or more in all other Balkan states. This is good news for President Filip Vujanović, who is poised to win Montenegro’s re-election in Sunday’s presidential ballot.More ...

Balkan Nations at Odds With Greece Over Macedonia’s Name

A regional median of 60% in the Balkans support Macedonia’s name

March 18, 2008

Despite Greece’s criticism of Macedonia for using the same name as a Greek province, a regional median of 60% of respondents from six Balkan nations and special areas agree with the use of the name “Macedonia.”More ...

Many in the Balkans Lack Confidence in Judicial Systems

Judicial reform considered important to eventual EU membership

March 10, 2008

Gallup Polls in several Balkan countries seeking European Union membership suggest citizens would likely agree with the European Commission’s request to improve their judicial systems.More ...

Views on Freedom of Expression Vary in Kosovo

In Kosovo, more Serbs than Albanians say people fear expressing views

February 26, 2008

Many people in Kosovo are publicly expressing their views on the country’s newly declared independence. Last year, a majority of Kosovar Serbs (51%) told Gallup that many or most people in Serbia were afraid to openly express their political views, while only 14% of Kosovar Albanians agreed.More ...

Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence Carries Risk

A majority of Serbs think an independent Kosovo will destabilize the region

February 18, 2008

Kosovo has declared its independence from Serbia, an action that a majority of Serbs within Kosovo and Serbia polled by Gallup last year believed will destabilize the region. A majority of Kosovar Albanians, however, did not believe that an independent Kosovo would result in regional instability.More ...

Armenian Election Foretells Business as Usual

Pessimism toward government casts pall over Feb. 19 vote

February 14, 2008

This month Armenians will vote to reelect their current prime minister or replace him with a former president. A large majority of Armenians think corruption is widespread in their government, and just 14% say they have confidence in the honesty and integrity of their elections.More ...

New vs. Old: Perceptions of Corruption in the EU

New-member residents more likely to report corruption in business and government

February 12, 2008

While the European Commission finds EU members Bulgaria’s and Romania’s efforts to tackle high-level corruption have yet to yield convincing results, Gallup Poll data reveal high perceptions of corruption in these two countries and in other newer EU member countries as well.More ...

Europe

Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy

But many are dissatisfied with the way it works in their country

Belarusians Favor Close Ties With Russia Over EU, U.S.

Majority approves of Russian leadership and disapproves of U.S. leadership

Democracy Important to a Majority of Belarusians

Nearly half say an active political opposition is also important

Trust Favors Incumbent in Montenegro Election

Citizens perceive far less government corruption than Balkan neighbors

Balkan Nations at Odds With Greece Over Macedonia’s Name

A regional median of 60% in the Balkans support Macedonia’s name

Many in the Balkans Lack Confidence in Judicial Systems

Judicial reform considered important to eventual EU membership

Views on Freedom of Expression Vary in Kosovo

In Kosovo, more Serbs than Albanians say people fear expressing views

Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence Carries Risk

A majority of Serbs think an independent Kosovo will destabilize the region

Armenian Election Foretells Business as Usual

Pessimism toward government casts pall over Feb. 19 vote

New vs. Old: Perceptions of Corruption in the EU

New-member residents more likely to report corruption in business and government

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