Category Archives: Surveys – International

Muslims are now more unpopular than atheists in the US

Muslims have surpassed atheists to become the most disliked group in the US, according to a new study. Participants in a survey for the University of Minnesota were asked to say which group “does not at all agree with my

Muslims are now more unpopular than atheists in the US

Muslims have surpassed atheists to become the most disliked group in the US, according to a new study. Participants in a survey for the University of Minnesota were asked to say which group “does not at all agree with my

Swiss strongly favour burka ban

An overwhelming 71% of the Swiss population would support a nationwide ban on the wearing of veils or any kind of clothing that hides the face in public, according to a survey published on Sunday. The result is based on

Swiss strongly favour burka ban

An overwhelming 71% of the Swiss population would support a nationwide ban on the wearing of veils or any kind of clothing that hides the face in public, according to a survey published on Sunday. The result is based on

Vast majority of Germans in favour of burqa ban: poll

A survey found that the vast majority of respondents were in favour of Germany passing a ban on the full-body veil sometimes worn by Muslim women. The “Deutschland Trend” poll for broadcaster ARD surveyed more than 1,000 people between Tuesday

Vast majority of Germans in favour of burqa ban: poll

A survey found that the vast majority of respondents were in favour of Germany passing a ban on the full-body veil sometimes worn by Muslim women. The “Deutschland Trend” poll for broadcaster ARD surveyed more than 1,000 people between Tuesday

Majority in France against burqinis on beaches

The results come from a survey conducted by Ifop for French national Le Figaro, and show that “the beach isn’t seen as a ‘separate’ public space, but is considered equivalent to the street,” according to Jérôme Fourquet from the polling

Majority in France against burqinis on beaches

The results come from a survey conducted by Ifop for French national Le Figaro, and show that “the beach isn’t seen as a ‘separate’ public space, but is considered equivalent to the street,” according to Jérôme Fourquet from the polling

Majority of Germans against EU-Turkey refugee deal

Only 35 percent of Germans surveyed said they wanted the EU-Turkey deal to continue. Most Germans think the European Union should scrap a landmark migration deal with Turkey and scupper negotiations on its accession to the bloc, according to a

Majority of Germans against EU-Turkey refugee deal

Only 35 percent of Germans surveyed said they wanted the EU-Turkey deal to continue. Most Germans think the European Union should scrap a landmark migration deal with Turkey and scupper negotiations on its accession to the bloc, according to a

Merkel’s popularity plunges in wake of attacks

Public support for Angela Merkel has plummeted in the wake of a series of attacks in Germany, mainly due to the Chancellor’s refugee policy, according to a poll published on Thursday. Forty-seven percent of the 1,000 people who took part

Merkel’s popularity plunges in wake of attacks

Public support for Angela Merkel has plummeted in the wake of a series of attacks in Germany, mainly due to the Chancellor’s refugee policy, according to a poll published on Thursday. Forty-seven percent of the 1,000 people who took part

Majority of Germans don’t blame Merkel’s refugee policy for recent terror attacks: poll

A large majority of Germans do not blame Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy for two attacks last month carried out by asylum seekers, according to a poll. Both attacks were claimed by “Islamic State.” The Berlin-based pollster Forsa found that

Majority of Germans don’t blame Merkel’s refugee policy for recent terror attacks: poll

A large majority of Germans do not blame Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy for two attacks last month carried out by asylum seekers, according to a poll. Both attacks were claimed by “Islamic State.” The Berlin-based pollster Forsa found that

Poll: Germans pessimistic on refugees

A minority of Germans have confidence in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s “We can do it” promise of accepting refugees. The YouGov online poll recently surveyed more than 2,000 people on refugees and fear of terror attacks. Merkel coined the motivational slogan

Poll: Germans pessimistic on refugees

A minority of Germans have confidence in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s “We can do it” promise of accepting refugees. The YouGov online poll recently surveyed more than 2,000 people on refugees and fear of terror attacks. Merkel coined the motivational slogan

1 in 3 Danes believe Denmark is at war with Islam

A new survey finds that a sizeable minority of Danes believe that the country is at war with the religion of Islam and its adherents. The survey found that 33 percent of Danes believe that Denmark is at war with

1 in 3 Danes believe Denmark is at war with Islam

A new survey finds that a sizeable minority of Danes believe that the country is at war with the religion of Islam and its adherents. The survey found that 33 percent of Danes believe that Denmark is at war with

Danes: Muslims must speak out against terrorism

A new survey conducted by Megafon found that three out of four Danes want moderate Muslims and imams to be more vocal in dissociating themselves from terrorist acts. The survey, conducted on behalf of TV2 and Politiken, found that only

Danes: Muslims must speak out against terrorism

A new survey conducted by Megafon found that three out of four Danes want moderate Muslims and imams to be more vocal in dissociating themselves from terrorist acts. The survey, conducted on behalf of TV2 and Politiken, found that only

Republicans, Democrats sharply divided over Muslims in America: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Many Americans view Islam unfavorably, and supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are more than twice as likely to view the religion negatively as those backing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according to a Reuters/Ipsos online poll of more

Republicans, Democrats sharply divided over Muslims in America: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Many Americans view Islam unfavorably, and supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are more than twice as likely to view the religion negatively as those backing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according to a Reuters/Ipsos online poll of more

Anti-Muslim sentiment on rise in Europe due to migration and Isil as continent rejects multi-cultural society

Europe is rejecting the idea that multi-culturalism is beneficial to society following a year in which the migrant crisis and Isil-inspired terror attacks have boosted anti-Muslim sentiment across the continent, a new Europe-wide survey has shown. The data from Pew

Anti-Muslim sentiment on rise in Europe due to migration and Isil as continent rejects multi-cultural society

Europe is rejecting the idea that multi-culturalism is beneficial to society following a year in which the migrant crisis and Isil-inspired terror attacks have boosted anti-Muslim sentiment across the continent, a new Europe-wide survey has shown. The data from Pew

Poll finds that a large number of people in Ontario don’t trust Muslim refugees

As Ontario welcomed 12,000 Muslim refugees, there is a recent poll that indicates that there is a good portion of the population that doesn’t welcome their religious convictions. [via] The survey by polling firm MARU/VCR&C measured public perceptions of ethnicity

Poll finds that a large number of people in Ontario don’t trust Muslim refugees

As Ontario welcomed 12,000 Muslim refugees, there is a recent poll that indicates that there is a good portion of the population that doesn’t welcome their religious convictions. [via] The survey by polling firm MARU/VCR&C measured public perceptions of ethnicity

Survey: Germans split over migrant integration

Two comparative surveys done at New Year’s in 2014 and in 2016 showed that welcoming attitudes among Germans whose families lack migratory experience sank from 36 percent to 28 percent. Their endorsement of statements that migrants felt welcome in Germany

Survey: Germans split over migrant integration

Two comparative surveys done at New Year’s in 2014 and in 2016 showed that welcoming attitudes among Germans whose families lack migratory experience sank from 36 percent to 28 percent. Their endorsement of statements that migrants felt welcome in Germany

Migration, terrorism biggest concerns for EU citizens: poll

The vast majority of Europeans are worried about the number of Muslims in their country and believe the terrorist threat is far from over, according to an EU-wide study out Monday. The results of the survey by the Szazadveg Foundation,

Migration, terrorism biggest concerns for EU citizens: poll

The vast majority of Europeans are worried about the number of Muslims in their country and believe the terrorist threat is far from over, according to an EU-wide study out Monday. The results of the survey by the Szazadveg Foundation,

Anti-Muslim Discrimination Is Rising, Most Americans Say

Seventy percent of Americans believe that discrimination against Muslims in the nation is increasing, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll conducted in the wake of the Orlando shooting. Fifty-four percent of Americans say that Muslims currently face “a lot” of

Anti-Muslim Discrimination Is Rising, Most Americans Say

Seventy percent of Americans believe that discrimination against Muslims in the nation is increasing, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll conducted in the wake of the Orlando shooting. Fifty-four percent of Americans say that Muslims currently face “a lot” of

Islamophobia on the rise in Germany

Islamophobia has risen markedly in Germany, a study published on Wednesday showed, underscoring the tensions simmering in German society after more than one million migrants, mostly Muslims, arrived last year. Every second respondent in the study of 2,420 people said

Islamophobia on the rise in Germany

Islamophobia has risen markedly in Germany, a study published on Wednesday showed, underscoring the tensions simmering in German society after more than one million migrants, mostly Muslims, arrived last year. Every second respondent in the study of 2,420 people said

Majority of Germans think Islam does not ‘belong’ in their country

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s public calls for tolerance and inclusivity are increasingly falling on deaf ears, a new survey into Germany’s attitudes towards Islam shows. A new poll shows almost two-thirds of Germans think Islam does not “belong” in their country.

Majority of Germans think Islam does not ‘belong’ in their country

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s public calls for tolerance and inclusivity are increasingly falling on deaf ears, a new survey into Germany’s attitudes towards Islam shows. A new poll shows almost two-thirds of Germans think Islam does not “belong” in their country.

Rotterdam’s Muslim mayor more popular than Mark Rutte with PVV voters

Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Abouteleb is more popular among supporters of the anti-Islam PVV than current prime minister Mark Rutte, according to a new Maurice de Hond opinion poll. The poll gave Aboutaleb, a Labour party member, a seven point lead

Rotterdam’s Muslim mayor more popular than Mark Rutte with PVV voters

Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Abouteleb is more popular among supporters of the anti-Islam PVV than current prime minister Mark Rutte, according to a new Maurice de Hond opinion poll. The poll gave Aboutaleb, a Labour party member, a seven point lead

Unease with Islam on the rise in France and Germany, new poll finds

A new poll published on Friday revealed that a growing number of people in France and Germany hold an unfavourable view of Islam and believe the religion has become too visible in their respective countries. The study, which was conducted

Unease with Islam on the rise in France and Germany, new poll finds

A new poll published on Friday revealed that a growing number of people in France and Germany hold an unfavourable view of Islam and believe the religion has become too visible in their respective countries. The study, which was conducted