Poll: Global Leadership Wrap Up
How are various world leaders holding up? Let's take a look:
Silvio Berlusconi:
Fewer people in Italy continue to trust Silvio Berlusconi, according to a poll by IPR Marketing published in La Repubblica. 45 per cent of respondents express confidence in the prime minister, down two points since September.
The new government of Japan under the leadership of Yukio Hatoyama is remarkably popular, according to a poll by Mainichi. 72 per cent of respondents approve of the performance of the prime minister’s cabinet.
The popularity of Kevin Rudd has dipped slightly but the Australian prime minister remains remarkably well-liked, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 63 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Rudd’s performance, down four points in a week.On the other hand, 54 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the performance of opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull, up six points in a week. 65 per cent of respondents say Rudd is their preferred choice for prime minister, while 19 per cent select Turnbull.
Gordon Brown:
Britain’s incumbent head of government holds a low level of public support, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. Only 26 per cent of respondents approve of Gordon Brown’s performance as prime minister.The approval rating for Conservative party leader David Cameron stands at 48 per cent, while 40 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is handling his duties.
And remember, you can follow headlines from specific countries at our Around the World page.
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