Eastern Europe

Fear Hampers Free Speech in Former Soviet Nations

Perception that many are afraid to voice political views rose in 2007

June 9, 2008
In many former Soviet republics, residents were more likely in 2007 than 2006 to say most or many people in their country are afraid to openly express their political views.More ...

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 ...

Gallup Daily: Obama Maintains Slight Edge Over Clinton

Democrats, McCain tie in general election matchups

March 15, 2008
Barack Obama has a slight 49% to 46% edge over Hillary Clinton in Democratic nomination preferences. Both Obama and Clinton evenly split the vote for president with John McCain.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 ...

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

January 11, 2008
Ukraine’s new government has much to overcome, as confidence in national institutions remains low. Ukrainians have little confidence in their national government, judicial system, and the honesty of elections. Most Ukrainians believe corruption is widespread throughout the government and within businesses.More ...
Expert Weighs in on Kosovo's Future

Expert Weighs in on Kosovo's Future

December 7, 2007
With a U.N. deadline looming, Gallup finds division among Kosovars and Serbs. Daniel Serwer of the United States Institute of Peace provides insight.

Poland’s New Government Faces Challenges

Discontent with national government suggested mandate for change

November 2, 2007
As Poland’s new government prepares to take power, Gallup looks at the issues that brought Poles to the polls in historic number.More ...

Low Well-Being Linked With Low Per-Capita GDP

Populations express hope for future

October 23, 2007
The countries with the lowest subjective well-being span many regions of the world but have one thing in common -- low per-capita GDP.More ...
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