Flash Eurobarometer XXX TITLE Survey commissioned by the European Parliament and co-ordinated by Directorate-General for Communication (Public Opinion Monitoring Unit). Flash Eurobarometer XXX / Month 201X – TNS Political & Social Eurobarometer 77.4 TWO YEARS TO GO TO THE 2014 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS This survey has been requested by the European Parliament and coordinated by Directorate-General for Communication (Public Opinion Monitoring Unit). EB77.4 – TNS Opinion & Social

A. Methodology 2

Methodology o Survey based on face-to-face interviews in the respondent’s home o Fieldwork: from 2 to 17 June 2012 o Population: representative sample of the population aged 15 or over o Coverage: 27 European Union Member States o Number of interviews : Special Eurobarometer 3

B. Structure 4

1.The image of the EU 2.The feeling of membership to the EU 3.European identity and citizenship National identity and European identity Elements of European identity Strengthening the feeling of being European 4.Priority policies 5.Lack of knowledge on European institutions 6.The role played by the European Parliament 7.Making my voice heard in the EU 8.The election of the President of the European Commission 9.European Citizens’ Initiative and the Charter of Fundamental Rights The Citizens’ Initiative The Charter of Fundamental Rights B. Structure 5

1. The image of the EU 6

1.1 The i mage of the EU A relative majority of Europeans are positive about the EU 7 One answer only

2. The feeling of membership to the EU 8

2.1 An absolute majority of Europeans believe that EU membership is a good thing 9 One answer only

3. European identity and citizenship 10

3.1 National i dentity and European identity A relative majority of Europeans define themselves solely by their nationality 11 One answer only

3.2 The elements of the European identity Democracy and freedom are the most frequently mentioned values in the EU, closely followed by the euro 12 Maximum 3 answers

3.3 Strengthening the feeling of European citizenship A harmonised social welfare system and the freedom to live anywhere 13 Maximum 6 answers

4. Priority policies 14

4.1 Combating poverty is still seen as the top priority for the European Parliament; little change since autumn Maximum 4 answers

4.2 Combating poverty is still seen as the top priority for the European Parliament; little change since September Maximum 4 answers

4.3 Economic issues, especially unemployment, are the core priorities of Europeans 17 One answer only

5. Lack of knowledge on European institutions 18

5.1 The European Parliament is the only Community institution to be mentioned spontaneously by more than half of respondents 19 Open-ended question; several answers

5.2 More than two-thirds of Europeans know little or nothing about how the EU and its institutions work 20 One answer per item

5.3 An absolute majority of Europeans see the Parliament as the institution which best represents the EU 21 One answer only

6. The Role of the European Parliament 22

6.1 Although more than 7 out of 10 Europeans still consider that the EP plays an important role, the percentage has fallen since One answer only Total ‘Not important’ : +4% Total ‘Important’ : -6%

7. Making my voice heard in the EU 24

7.1 Over half of Europeans still think that their voice does not count in the EU 25 One answer per item

7.2 Voting in the European elections is seen as by far the best way of making one’s voice heard Maximum 3 answers 26

8. The election of the President of the European Commission 27

8.1 More than three-quarters of Europeans do not know how the President of the European Commission is appointed 28 One answer only Correct answer

8.2 Over half of Europeans would be encouraged to vote in the European elections if they participated indirectly in the election of the President of the European Commission 29 Total ‘Yes’ : 54% Total ‘No’: 36% One answer only

9. European Citizens’ Initiative and Charter of Fundamental Rights 30

9.1 The European Citizens’ Initiative More than 7 out of 10 Europeans have not heard of the Citizens’ Initiative 31 Total ‘Yes’ : 26% Total ‘No’ : 72% One answer only

9.2 The European Citizens’ Initiative Areas in which to use the Initiative: employment overwhelmingly tops the list 32 Maximum 5 answers

9.3 The Charter of Fundamental Rights An absolute majority of Europeans have not heard of the Charter 33 Total ‘No’: 59% Total ‘Yes’: 39% One answer only

9.4 The Charter of Fundamental Rights Citizens in the Czech Republic are the most likely to have heard of the Charter 34 One answer only

9.5 The Charter of Fundamental Rights Citizens attach particular importance to the freedom of movement but also demand sound administration 35 Maximum 3 answers

Thank you for your attention 36