Confidence declines in 10 of 12 nations since economic downturn
October 6, 2009Confidence 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.
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Economic pessimism less severe than in Germany or Hungary
June 15, 2009Amid the economic slowdown, a Gallup Poll in late December 2008 to January 2009 found Polish respondents less pessimistic about their country’s economic future than their regional neighbors in Germany and Hungary. The affect of tight government regulations has likely helped buoy Polish confidence.
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More approving than Europeans overall
November 21, 2008One year after the United States initially proposed missile defense shields in Poland and the Czech Republic, Gallup found American leadership enjoying relatively high approval ratings in those countries compared to the European median.
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Obama favored over McCain in many European countries
October 21, 2008A 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.
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August 20, 2008As Poland and the United States ink a missile defense deal, which Russia opposes, Gallup reveals that Polish citizens took similar sides in 2007, when they were more likely to approve of U.S. leadership than Russian leadership.
March 12, 2008Poland is seeking military upgrades and fewer visa restrictions in exchange for hosting U.S. missile interceptors within its borders. In a 2007 Gallup Poll, 67% of Poles say they have confidence in their military, and only 6% say they plan to emigrate to the United States.
November 2, 2007Gallup data show low confidence in government and economic concerns likely influenced voters' choices in Poland's October election.
Discontent with national government suggested mandate for change
November 2, 2007As Poland’s new government prepares to take power, Gallup looks at the issues that brought Poles to the polls in historic number.
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