Serbia
Two Years In, Kosovo Albanians More Sober on Independence
Three-quarters believe independence was a good thing, down from 93% in 2008
February 16, 2010
On the second anniversary of Kosovo’s proclaimed independence from Serbia, a Gallup Balkan Monitor Survey shows that 75% of Kosovo Albanians believe independence was a good thing, down from 93% who said so in 2008. A relative majority of respondents think the country is going in a good direction.
Serbians More Positive on Local Public Services
Satisfaction up against backdrop of political stability and progress
April 13, 2009
Serbian attitudes toward their local public services appeared to improve between 2007 and 2008. These jumps came against the backdrop of stable Serbian leadership and significant steps toward EU membership candidacy.
“Disappointing” Vote Comes Amid Record-Low Approval
September 30, 2008
President Bush’s job approval rating was already at a record-low 27% when House lawmakers voted down the U.S. financial rescue plan he urged them to pass.
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.
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.
Serbians’ Views on EU Membership Key to Vote
Presidential election is seen as a referendum on future path with Europe
January 18, 2008
Serbian voters head to the polls Sunday in the first round of presidential elections viewed as a referendum on whether the country has a future with the European Union or becomes more isolationist. Gallup data show most Serbians see an EU membership as a “good thing.”
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.
Independent Kosovo
July 25, 2007
Kosovar’s and Serbs are deeply divided when it comes to the future of Kosovo.
Despite Kosovo Intervention, Serbians Favor EU Membership
Less than half feel Serbian government is doing everything necessary to achieve it
May 25, 2007
Despite the fact the EU has brokered the Ahtisaari Plan that would grant breakaway province Kosovo a form of "supervised independence," 62% of Serbians say they think Serbian membership in the EU would be a good thing. However, somewhat fewer – 48% -- feel the Serbian government is doing everything necessary to join the EU.
