Germany

More Germans Perceive Improving Economic Conditions

Despite gains, a majority still said economy getting worse

February 1, 2010

More than one-third of Germans surveyed in the fall of 2009 perceived their economy to be getting better -- a 19-percentage point increase from earlier in the year. Fifty-eight percent still said the economy is getting worse.More ...

Poll: Developed and Emerging Nations Should Cut Emissions

Residents in key countries say current reduction efforts fall short

December 17, 2009

Residents in six key global economies are more likely to say developed economies such as the U.S., Germany, and Japan and fast-emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil should reduce emissions at the same time than say one group should reduce emissions first.More ...

Crisis Hurts Financial Institutions' Credibility in Europe

Confidence declines in 10 of 12 nations since economic downturn

October 6, 2009

Confidence in financial institutions and banks fell significantly in 10 of 12 European countries Gallup surveyed before and after last fall’s economic downturn -- with Ireland and Romania, the United Kingdom, and Portugal seeing some of the biggest declines.More ...

U.S., Canada Show More Interfaith Cohesion Than Europe

European Muslims embrace their nations, but the latter do not embrace them

May 7, 2009

A new report from Gallup and the Coexist Foundation reveals that residents of the U.S. and Canada are more likely than Europeans surveyed to be classified as “integrated.” It also reveals that European Muslims and the general publics have different perceptions of European Muslims’ loyalty to their nations.More ...

Europeans Perceive Stake in U.S. Election

Obama favored over McCain in many European countries

October 21, 2008

A median of 65% of respondents in 14 European countries say who is elected president of the United States makes a difference in their country, and respondents from all of these countries prefer Barack Obama to John McCain.More ...

High Health Satisfaction In Western Nations

January 2, 2008

Majorities of people in Canada, France, Germany, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. report high satisfaction with their health, though fewer report having exercised the day before they were surveyed.

EU Clash Not Reflected in Public Opinion Among Germans, Poles

June 28, 2007

The heated exchange between Polish and German representatives at last week's EU summit does not appear to reflect animosity between the two populations. Recent World Poll data indicate Poles are more likely to approve than disapprove of Germany's leadership, and that Germans are more likely to approve than disapprove of Poland's.More ...