Category Archives: Surveys – International
Most Canadians say faces shouldn’t be covered at citizenship ceremonies: poll
A new Global News/Ipsos Reid poll indicates most Canadians agree with the prime minister when it comes to face coverings while taking their oath at citizenship ceremonies. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently said that wearing the niqab is “rooted
Most Canadians say faces shouldn’t be covered at citizenship ceremonies: poll
A new Global News/Ipsos Reid poll indicates most Canadians agree with the prime minister when it comes to face coverings while taking their oath at citizenship ceremonies. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently said that wearing the niqab is “rooted
Majority fear radicalization of Muslims
The survey was commissioned by the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, for its programme Bürgerforum. 58 percent of the 500 respondents said that they felt that more Muslims were becoming radicalized in Austria. 30 percent felt this was not the case
Majority fear radicalization of Muslims
The survey was commissioned by the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, for its programme Bürgerforum. 58 percent of the 500 respondents said that they felt that more Muslims were becoming radicalized in Austria. 30 percent felt this was not the case
‘Islam does not belong in Austria’
A new survey on how Islam is viewed in Austria suggests that anti-Muslim sentiment has risen sharply in the wake of the Paris shootings, with 69 percent of those polled saying they did not believe that Islam belongs in Austria
‘Islam does not belong in Austria’
A new survey on how Islam is viewed in Austria suggests that anti-Muslim sentiment has risen sharply in the wake of the Paris shootings, with 69 percent of those polled saying they did not believe that Islam belongs in Austria
Half of Danes want to limit Muslims in Denmark
Every other Dane thinks that there should be a limit to how many Muslims live in Denmark according to a YouGov poll conducted for Metroxpress. When asked how many Muslims should live in the country, 50 percent of respondents set
Half of Danes want to limit Muslims in Denmark
Every other Dane thinks that there should be a limit to how many Muslims live in Denmark according to a YouGov poll conducted for Metroxpress. When asked how many Muslims should live in the country, 50 percent of respondents set
Half of Austrians believe Islam a ‘threat’
…. How do Austrians perceive Islam? What are their concerns, and how will this perception shape future policies? The survey polled more than 400 respondents in Austria to find out their views. Generally, according to the survey, Austrians have a
Half of Austrians believe Islam a ‘threat’
…. How do Austrians perceive Islam? What are their concerns, and how will this perception shape future policies? The survey polled more than 400 respondents in Austria to find out their views. Generally, according to the survey, Austrians have a
57 percent of Germans feel Islam is a threat: poll
The survey was carried out in November – before the massacre of journalists in Paris by Islamist gunmen – but as the numbers attending anti-Muslim rallies in Dresden and other cities began to escalate. The Bertelsman Foundation think tank survey
57 percent of Germans feel Islam is a threat: poll
The survey was carried out in November – before the massacre of journalists in Paris by Islamist gunmen – but as the numbers attending anti-Muslim rallies in Dresden and other cities began to escalate. The Bertelsman Foundation think tank survey
Survey finds one in three Germans supports PEGIDA ‘anti-Islamization’ marches
An opinion poll has found that one in eight Germans would join a march against “Islamization” if one were held in their hometown. A series of rallies in the city of Dresden have drawn growing numbers, with more planned. The
Survey finds one in three Germans supports PEGIDA ‘anti-Islamization’ marches
An opinion poll has found that one in eight Germans would join a march against “Islamization” if one were held in their hometown. A series of rallies in the city of Dresden have drawn growing numbers, with more planned. The
One in four Australians has negative attitude towards Muslims
The social cohesion report, published by Monash University and the Scanlon Foundation, measured public attitudes on issues like immigration and multiculturalism. It found people were five times more likely to hold negative attitudes towards Muslims than any other religious group.
One in four Australians has negative attitude towards Muslims
The social cohesion report, published by Monash University and the Scanlon Foundation, measured public attitudes on issues like immigration and multiculturalism. It found people were five times more likely to hold negative attitudes towards Muslims than any other religious group.
15% of French people back ISIS militants, poll finds
Up to 15 percent of French people said they have a positive attitude toward the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The share of ISIS supporters is largest among France’s younger generation, a
15% of French people back ISIS militants, poll finds
Up to 15 percent of French people said they have a positive attitude toward the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The share of ISIS supporters is largest among France’s younger generation, a
Islam ‘does not belong in German society’ – poll
A majority of Germans have rejected former President Christian Wulff’s famous statement that “Islam is now also a part of Germany”, with 52 percent against the idea. Just 44 percent of people surveyed by the Forsa opinion institute for Stern
Islam ‘does not belong in German society’ – poll
A majority of Germans have rejected former President Christian Wulff’s famous statement that “Islam is now also a part of Germany”, with 52 percent against the idea. Just 44 percent of people surveyed by the Forsa opinion institute for Stern
Poll: Two-thirds of Czechs afraid of Islam
About two-thirds of Czechs who have used the European election calculator EUvox consider Islam a threat to Czech society, according to an analysis of the results carried out by the Academy of Sciences Sociological Institute, released today. The institute assessed
Poll: Two-thirds of Czechs afraid of Islam
About two-thirds of Czechs who have used the European election calculator EUvox consider Islam a threat to Czech society, according to an analysis of the results carried out by the Academy of Sciences Sociological Institute, released today. The institute assessed
43 percent agree with fewer Moroccans
Half of all Dutch people agree with Geert Wilders’ opinion that there should be fewer Moroccans in the country. This comes from research that the PVV requested pollster Maurice de Hond to carry out. De Hond polled 2500 people, 43
43 percent agree with fewer Moroccans
Half of all Dutch people agree with Geert Wilders’ opinion that there should be fewer Moroccans in the country. This comes from research that the PVV requested pollster Maurice de Hond to carry out. De Hond polled 2500 people, 43
Germany’s New Islamophobia Boom
…. According to a study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 56 percent of Germans consider Islam to be an “archaic religion, incapable of fitting into modern life” and many believe religious freedom for Muslims should be “substantially restricted.” There are
Germany’s New Islamophobia Boom
…. According to a study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 56 percent of Germans consider Islam to be an “archaic religion, incapable of fitting into modern life” and many believe religious freedom for Muslims should be “substantially restricted.” There are
Danes: We are too tolerant of Muslims
After numerous heated debates over whether Muslims are imposing their culture upon Denmark, poll shows most think too many concessions are made for the minority. The public debates over banned Christmas trees, halal meat at schools and cashiers wearing headscarves
Danes: We are too tolerant of Muslims
After numerous heated debates over whether Muslims are imposing their culture upon Denmark, poll shows most think too many concessions are made for the minority. The public debates over banned Christmas trees, halal meat at schools and cashiers wearing headscarves
Dutch Poll: Most Say Stop Islamic Immigration
In the Netherlands, a new de Hond poll – the Dutch equivalent of a Gallup poll – showed that more than three quarters of the Dutch (77 %) believe that Islam is no enrichment for their country. More than two-thirds
Dutch Poll: Most Say Stop Islamic Immigration
In the Netherlands, a new de Hond poll – the Dutch equivalent of a Gallup poll – showed that more than three quarters of the Dutch (77 %) believe that Islam is no enrichment for their country. More than two-thirds
"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat
More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results
"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat
More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results
Germans see Islam as a threat
A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during
Germans see Islam as a threat
A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during
Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat
One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled
Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat
One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled
Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector
The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people
Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector
The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people
Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France
Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The
Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France
Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The
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