Category Archives: Surveys – International
Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws
The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia
Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws
The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia
French back a ban on religious symbols at work
In recent days a new front has been opened up in the age-old debate about secularism in France – namely the wearing of the Islamic veil and other religious symbols in the workplace. Two opinion polls published in recent days
French back a ban on religious symbols at work
In recent days a new front has been opened up in the age-old debate about secularism in France – namely the wearing of the Islamic veil and other religious symbols in the workplace. Two opinion polls published in recent days
Islam: 74% of French say it’s an ‘intolerant’ religion
A new survey by Paris-based Ipsos research company on Thursday showed 74% of French respondents believe the Muslim religion is ”intolerant” and incompatible with their social values. The survey, published on the Le Monde newspaper website, also showed eight out
Islam: 74% of French say it’s an ‘intolerant’ religion
A new survey by Paris-based Ipsos research company on Thursday showed 74% of French respondents believe the Muslim religion is ”intolerant” and incompatible with their social values. The survey, published on the Le Monde newspaper website, also showed eight out
Why Germans distrust Islam
Fewer than one-fifth of Germans believe Islam is compatible with German culture. The cashier at the supermarket wears a headscarf, copies of the Koran are handed out on the streets, and mosques have become part of some cities’ landscapes. Islam
Why Germans distrust Islam
Fewer than one-fifth of Germans believe Islam is compatible with German culture. The cashier at the supermarket wears a headscarf, copies of the Koran are handed out on the streets, and mosques have become part of some cities’ landscapes. Islam
German poll indicates a widespread fear of Muslims and Islam
The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has commissioned an opinion poll to find out what Germans think about Muslims. Generally, the results are regarded as “catastrophic”. Respondents to the poll were asked to choose which of 21 statements they were
German poll indicates a widespread fear of Muslims and Islam
The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has commissioned an opinion poll to find out what Germans think about Muslims. Generally, the results are regarded as “catastrophic”. Respondents to the poll were asked to choose which of 21 statements they were
Survey exposes French anxieties over Islam
The role of Islam in France was once again under the spotlight on Thursday after right-wing daily Le Figaro published the results of an opinion poll that suggested 43 percent of French people believe the religion is a “threat” to
Survey exposes French anxieties over Islam
The role of Islam in France was once again under the spotlight on Thursday after right-wing daily Le Figaro published the results of an opinion poll that suggested 43 percent of French people believe the religion is a “threat” to
Most French see Islam too influential in society: poll
An increasing majority of people in France believe Islam plays too influential a role in their society and almost half see Muslims as a threat to their national identity, according to a poll published on Thursday. The survey by pollster
Most French see Islam too influential in society: poll
An increasing majority of people in France believe Islam plays too influential a role in their society and almost half see Muslims as a threat to their national identity, according to a poll published on Thursday. The survey by pollster
Most Republicans think west and Islam are in fundamental conflict, poll finds
An overwhelming majority of Republican voters in the United States regard the west and Islam as being embroiled in “a fundamental conflict which only one side can win”, according to new YouGov-Cambridge polling seen exclusively by the Guardian. …. Opinion
Most Republicans think west and Islam are in fundamental conflict, poll finds
An overwhelming majority of Republican voters in the United States regard the west and Islam as being embroiled in “a fundamental conflict which only one side can win”, according to new YouGov-Cambridge polling seen exclusively by the Guardian. …. Opinion
52% Of Canadians Distrust Muslims, According To Latest Poll
A new poll shows that more than half of all Canadians distrust Muslims. The nationwide survey indicates that as many as 52 percent of Canadians feel Muslims can be trusted “a little” or “not trusted at all.” The poll showed
52% Of Canadians Distrust Muslims, According To Latest Poll
A new poll shows that more than half of all Canadians distrust Muslims. The nationwide survey indicates that as many as 52 percent of Canadians feel Muslims can be trusted “a little” or “not trusted at all.” The poll showed
More than half of Canadians mistrust Muslims, poll says
More than half of all Canadians believe Muslims can’t be trusted and nearly as many believe discrimination against Muslims is “mainly their fault,” according to the results of a new national survey released ahead of Wednesday’s International Day for the
More than half of Canadians mistrust Muslims, poll says
More than half of all Canadians believe Muslims can’t be trusted and nearly as many believe discrimination against Muslims is “mainly their fault,” according to the results of a new national survey released ahead of Wednesday’s International Day for the
Nearly half of Europeans see Islam as a threat to their identity
French polling agency IFOP published the results of a survey on Europeans and Islam. The survey ‘How Europeans see Islam’ was conducted April 9-18, 2011 through online questionnaires in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK, with relatively low samples
Nearly half of Europeans see Islam as a threat to their identity
French polling agency IFOP published the results of a survey on Europeans and Islam. The survey ‘How Europeans see Islam’ was conducted April 9-18, 2011 through online questionnaires in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK, with relatively low samples
Populist parties are sweeping the continent — and Facebook. It’s time we took them seriously
In Europe, populist parties are defined by their opposition to immigration and concern for protecting national and European culture, especially against a perceived threat of Islam. Over the last decade their growth has been remarkable. Once on the political fringes,
Populist parties are sweeping the continent — and Facebook. It’s time we took them seriously
In Europe, populist parties are defined by their opposition to immigration and concern for protecting national and European culture, especially against a perceived threat of Islam. Over the last decade their growth has been remarkable. Once on the political fringes,
Muslims face negative perception in Canada, study suggests
A new national survey that tapped the level of “positiveness” that Canadians feel toward selected groups suggests that Muslims — significantly more than 10 other subsets of society — remain a magnet for negativity a decade after the 9/11 attacks
Muslims face negative perception in Canada, study suggests
A new national survey that tapped the level of “positiveness” that Canadians feel toward selected groups suggests that Muslims — significantly more than 10 other subsets of society — remain a magnet for negativity a decade after the 9/11 attacks
Austrians see high multiethnic conflict potential
A new survey has revealed a significant potential for conflicts between Austrians and foreigners. A poll by the Centre for Future Studies of Salzburg’s FH higher education college shows that 53 per cent of Austrians considered the change that existing
Austrians see high multiethnic conflict potential
A new survey has revealed a significant potential for conflicts between Austrians and foreigners. A poll by the Centre for Future Studies of Salzburg’s FH higher education college shows that 53 per cent of Austrians considered the change that existing
Western, Muslim societies ‘irreconcilable’
A majority of Canadians believes conflict between Western nations and the Muslim world is “irreconcilable,” according to a new national survey that revealed a strong strain of pessimism in the country leading up to Sunday’s 10th anniversary commemorations of the
Western, Muslim societies ‘irreconcilable’
A majority of Canadians believes conflict between Western nations and the Muslim world is “irreconcilable,” according to a new national survey that revealed a strong strain of pessimism in the country leading up to Sunday’s 10th anniversary commemorations of the
47 percent of all Americans believe that the values of Islam are at odds with American values
…. Some 47 percent of all Americans, according to the poll, believe that the values of Islam are at odds with American values and way of life. And the splits along ideological lines reveal a deeply divided public. Large majorities
47 percent of all Americans believe that the values of Islam are at odds with American values
…. Some 47 percent of all Americans, according to the poll, believe that the values of Islam are at odds with American values and way of life. And the splits along ideological lines reveal a deeply divided public. Large majorities
Finns now more critical of Islam
…. Based on their survey responses, Finns were best disposed towards Christianity, had mostly positive impressions of Buddhism and Hinduism, and felt most critical towards Islam. Only six percent of the survey respondents thought of Islam in positive terms, with
Finns now more critical of Islam
…. Based on their survey responses, Finns were best disposed towards Christianity, had mostly positive impressions of Buddhism and Hinduism, and felt most critical towards Islam. Only six percent of the survey respondents thought of Islam in positive terms, with
Seven out of 10 Austrians back burka ban
Viennese public opinion agency Karmasin spoke with 500 Austrians to find that 71 per cent of them were in favour of such a law prohibiting wearing burkas in public places. There are no figures on how many Muslim women living
Seven out of 10 Austrians back burka ban
Viennese public opinion agency Karmasin spoke with 500 Austrians to find that 71 per cent of them were in favour of such a law prohibiting wearing burkas in public places. There are no figures on how many Muslim women living
Over half of Dutch say Wilders anti-Islamic rhetoric fine – poll
A majority of Dutch believe that Geert Wilders, the anti-immigration politician much admired by Norway’s mass murderer, does not need to tone down his inflammatory anti-Islamic comments, a poll on Friday showed. A polarising figure in the Netherlands, Wilders has
Over half of Dutch say Wilders anti-Islamic rhetoric fine – poll
A majority of Dutch believe that Geert Wilders, the anti-immigration politician much admired by Norway’s mass murderer, does not need to tone down his inflammatory anti-Islamic comments, a poll on Friday showed. A polarising figure in the Netherlands, Wilders has
Muslim-Western Tensions Persist – Common Concerns About Islamic Extremism
Muslim and Western publics continue to see relations between them as generally bad, with both sides holding negative stereotypes of the other. …. Across the nations surveyed, Christians and Muslims differ in the degree to which religion defines their identity.
Muslim-Western Tensions Persist – Common Concerns About Islamic Extremism
Muslim and Western publics continue to see relations between them as generally bad, with both sides holding negative stereotypes of the other. …. Across the nations surveyed, Christians and Muslims differ in the degree to which religion defines their identity.
Islam Surveyed 