Governance
Italy Bill Could Cast Corruption Worries Aside
June 20, 2008Italy's prime minister says he wants to suspend trials for nonviolent crimes committed before 2002, including his own corruption case, for the good of all Italian citizens. But 80% of Italians believe that corruption is widespread throughout their government.
Americans Say Bush Failing on Energy Problems
June 13, 2008A large majority of Americans (78%) say that President Bush is not doing enough to solve the country's energy problems.
Fear Hampers Free Speech in Former Soviet Nations
Perception that many are afraid to voice political views rose in 2007
June 9, 2008In 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 ...
Venezuela Law Asks Judiciary to Answer to Gov't
June 4, 2008Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has enacted a new 'spy' law that opposition groups claim will threaten judicial independence. In December of 2006, 54% of Venezuelans surveyed said they had confidence in their judicial system.
Israelis Perceive Government Corruption
May 29, 2008As Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert comes under fire as a result of corruption allegations, Gallup reveals that in 2007 86% of Israelis said they believed corruption was widespread throughout their government.
Bolivia’s Class Divisions Play Out in Autonomy Push
Upper- and middle-class Bolivians most likely to disapprove of Morales
May 20, 2008In 2007, 64% of working- and lower-class Bolivians approved of their country’s leadership, vs. just 40% of upper- or middle-class Bolivians. But despite the push for autonomy in the wealthy lowlands, most upper- and middle-class Bolivians identified with their country rather than their region.More ...
Many in Bosnia and Herzegovina Support EU Membership
Nearly one in four think their leaders are not doing enough
May 15, 2008A Gallup Poll conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina last year revealed that a majority of residents (66%) believe their country’s membership in the European Union would be a good thing.More ...
Approval of Congress Ties All-Time Low
May 14, 2008Congressional job approval is now a mere 18%, tying Gallup's record low on this measure seen first in March 1992 and again in August 2007.
Bolivia's President Seeks Voter Mandate
May 14, 2008With more than two years left in office, Bolivia's President Evo Morales has agreed to a recall referendum letting voters decide if he should stay in power. In a 2007 Gallup Poll, 60% of Bolivians said they approve of their country's leadership.
U.S. Satisfaction Near Record Low
May 13, 2008Just 14% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States, the lowest level reported during President Bush's time in office and just shy of the all-time low.
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