Merkel has inspired admiration abroad. A new poll shows that Germany’s leadership is as widely regarded around the world as that of the US. The two countries tied for the top spot in a new poll.
The U.S. faces significant competition from Germany in terms of its image worldwide. Median worldwide approval of Germany’s leadership rose in 2011 to 47%, essentially tying median approval of U.S. leadership at 46%. Among the other major powers that Gallup asked people about, the leadership of the United Kingdom earns the next highest rating, at 40%, followed by China at 32%, and Russia at 28%.
The presence of Russia and China on the list at all shows that totalitarianism has not gone out of style.
Methodology: Gallup asked residents in more than 130 countries in 2011 — more than ever before — whether they approved or disapproved of the leadership of these five nations.
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