Ireland

Many in Europe Want Gov’t Intervention in Financial Crises

Majorities in 10 European nations support government action

October 26, 2009

Gallup finds that a median of 78% of respondents in 10 European countries support government intervention in the financial sector during times of economic crisis.More ...

U.S. Leadership Gets Approval Boost in Parts of Europe

Approval increased by a median of 40 percentage points in 7 of 8 countries surveyed

October 19, 2009

Approval of U.S. leadership increased significantly in seven of eight European countries polled before and after the new U.S. leadership took office in early 2009.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 ...

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 ...

Ireland's Economic Woes

September 22, 2008

Though the majority of Irish are satisfied with the number and quality of jobs, 53% report that economic conditions in their country are getting worse.

Ireland Debates Economic Effects of EU Treaty

June 11, 2008

As of 2006, 90% of Irish citizens surveyed thought their country's economy was good, but some now fear that a treaty seeking to reform how the European Union is run could have repercussions for Ireland's economy.