Public opinion in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia Hungary: March 2-8,2017 Poland: March 8-14,2017 Czech Republic: March 8-21,2017 Slovakia: March 8-22,2017
Public opinion in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia
Hungary: March 2-8,2017Poland: March 8-14,2017
Czech Republic: March 8-21,2017Slovakia: March 8-22,2017
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• This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by IpsosHungary Zrt.
• Data was collected from March 2 and March 8, 2017 through face-to-face interviews.
• The total number of interviews was 1,000.
• Sample size: Total population (n=1,000).
• Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.25 percent with 95 percent confidence level.
• The sample is comprised of Hungarian residents aged 18 years and older.
• Regions included in the sample: Central Hungary; Central Transdanubia; Western Transdanubia; Southern Transdanubia; Northern Hungary; Northern Great Plain; and Southern Great Plain. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Inhabitants of poorly accessible, remote parts of the country (comprising approximately 1% percent of population) were excluded from the sample.
• The sample design was a three-stage random sample.
• Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements (number of sampling points=103).
• Stage Two: Secondary sampling unit—addresses (selected randomly from the database of the State Address Registration Office; based on stata allocation, randomequal probability selection of addresses is performed).
• Stage Three: Tertiary sampling unit—respondent (within randomly selected address,selection of respondent is done using quotas based on age and gender).
• Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/ormultiple choice answers.
Hungary: Methodology
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• This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Sp. z.o.o.
• Data was collected between March 8 and March 14, 2017 through face-to-face interviews.
• The total number of interviews was 1,020.
• Sample size: Total sample (n=1,000).
• Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.25 percent with 95 percent confidence level.
• The sample is comprised of Polish residents aged 18 years and older.
• Regions included in the sample: Central; South; East; Northwest; and Southwest. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.
• The sample design was a two-stage random sample.
• Stage One: Primary sampling unit—Gminas (principal units of the administrative divisions of Poland) selected with probability proportional to size.
• Stage Two: Secondary sampling unit—respondents (random equal probability selection of individuals; stratified by gender and age).
• Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.
*Note: The methodology used in the Poland survey employed less stringent guidelines in encouraging respondents to choose a specific answer. As a result, there is a higher incidence of “Don’t know” responses in the Poland survey.
Poland: Methodology
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• This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Czech Republic.
• Data was collected between March 8 and March 21, 2017 through face-to-face interviews.
• The total number of interviews was 1,016.
• Sample size: Total population (n=1,016).
• Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.29 percent with 95 percent confidence level.
• The sample is comprised of Czech residents, aged 18 to 65 years.
• Regions included in the sample: Prague; Central Bohemia; Southwest; Northwest; Northeast; Southeast; Central Moravia; and Moravia Selezia. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.
• The sample design was a two stage random sample.
• Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements.
• Stage Two: Secondary sampling unit—respondent (selection of individuals using quotas by gender and age).
• Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.
Czech Republic: Methodology
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• The survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Slovakia.
• Data was collected between March 8 and March 22, 2017 through face-to-face interviews.
• The total number of interviews was 1,024.
• Sample size: Total population (n=1,024).
• Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.23 percent with 95 percent confidence level.
• The sample is comprised of Slovakian residents aged 18 to 65 years.
• Regions included in the sample: Bratislava Region; Western Slovakia; Central Slovakia; and Eastern Slovakia. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.
• The sample design was a two stage random sample.
• Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements.
• Stage Two: Secondary sampling units—respondents (selected individuals using gender and age).
• Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.
Slovakia: Methodology
Generally speaking, would you say that [your country] is heading…
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40%
53%
31%
38%
0%
2%
12%
12%
59%
45%
57%
50%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
In the right direction Don't know In the wrong direction
What would you say is the single biggest problem facing [your country] today; that is, the one that you yourself are
most concerned about?*28%
15%
13%
3%
12%
3%
4%
2%
4%
1%
1%
14%
6%
13%
17%
10%
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0%
Poverty and social inequality
Corruption
Unemployment and jobs
Politics, internal politics
Healthcare
Economy
Immigration control
Social problems
Pensions
Crime
Work of the institutions, rule of law
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
8* Only answers with percentage great than or equal to 5 are presented.
What would you say is the single biggest problem facing [your country] today; that is, the one that you are most
concerned about? (spontaneous answers)
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Problem Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Poverty and social inequality 28% 14% 10% 17%Corruption 15% 6% 16% 19%Unemployment and jobs 13% 13% 9% 16%Politics/Internal politics 3% 17% 11% 6%Healthcare 12% 10% 2% 9%Economy 3% 6% 7% 5%Immigration control 4% 1% 8% 2%Social problems 2% 2% 6% 4%Pensions 4% 3% 3% 4%Crime 1% 2% 5% 4%Terrorism 2% 2% 4% 3%Education/School system 3% 2% 1% 3%Problems affecting youth 4% 2% 1% 1%Work of the institutions/Rule of law 1% 5% 1% 0%Safety/Peace/Security 1% 2% 3% 1%Rise of extremism 1% 0% 2% 3%
Taxes 1% 2% 2% 1%
Nepotism 1% 1% 1% 1%Judiciary 0% 1% 1% 1%
Fundamental rights 0% 1% 0% 1%
Threats to the environment 1% 0% 1% 0%Labor rights 0% 0% 1% 0%Other 1% 3% 4% 2%Don’t know 4% ** See “Poland: Methodology,” Slide 3.
What is the single biggest problem facing Europe today; that is, the one that you are most concerned about?
26%
18%
10%
4%
4%
8%
6%
3%
3%
4%
3%
18%
10%
8%
7%
9%
4%
1%
5%
6%
2%
5%
20%
26%
5%
7%
5%
5%
7%
5%
4%
3%
1%
20%
12%
10%
6%
6%
7%
8%
7%
4%
5%
3%
Terrorism
Immigration control
Poverty and social inequality
Safety/Peace/Security
Politics/Internal politics
Corruption
Rise of extremism
Economy
Unemployment and jobs
Crime
Healthcare
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia* Only answers with percentage great than or equal to 5 are presented. 10
What is the single biggest problem facing Europe today; that is, the one that you are most concerned about? (spontaneous
answers)
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Problem Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Terrorism 26% 18% 20% 20%Immigration control 18% 10% 26% 12%Poverty and social inequality 10% 8% 5% 10%Safety/Peace/Security 4% 7% 7% 6%Politics/Internal politics 4% 9% 5% 6%Corruption 8% 4% 5% 7%Rise of extremism 6% 1% 7% 8%Economy 3% 5% 5% 7%Unemployment and jobs 3% 6% 4% 4%Crime 4% 2% 3% 5%Healthcare 3% 5% 1% 3%Social problems 2% 2% 3% 2%Pensions 2% 3% 1% 2%Taxes 1% 2% 1% 1%Work of the institutions/Rule of law 0% 3% 0% 0%Threats to the environment 2% 1% 1% 1%
Education/School system 1% 1% 0% 1%
Problems affecting youth 2% 0% 0% 1%Nepotism 0% 1% 1% 0%
Fundamental rights 0% 1% 0% 0%
Labor rights 0% 0% 0%Judiciary 1% 0% 0%
Other 1% 2% 5% 3%
Don’t know 9%*
What has the greatest likelihood of threatening our way of life and our children’s future?
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28%
34%
19%
6%
9%
3%
1%
31%
19%
10%
13%
9%
8%
2%
8%
33%
13%
24%
9%
7%
12%
1%
35%
20%
15%
9%
10%
10%
1%
Terrorism, extremism, and politicalviolence
Bankruptcy and the disappearance of healthand social security systems
Migration and demographic change
War/Expansion of the conflict in Ukraine
Collapse of banks/Financial system/Generaleconomic collapse
Loss of culture, values, and the way of lifewe grew up with
Other
Don’t know*
HungaryPolandCzech RepublicSlovakia
Do you think that today’s generation of young people has a good future in [your country]?
13
67%
57%
75%
74%
33%
43%
25%
26%
Slovakia
Czech Republic
Poland
Hungary
No Yes
Do you think that the process of globalization has benefitted or hurt your family?
14
11%
43%
41%
5%
6%
25%
37%
5%
27%
8%
38%
48%
6%
8%
38%
48%
6%
Very much hurt
Somewhat hurt
Somewhat benefitted
Very much benefitted
Don't know*
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Did you vote in [your country’s] parliamentary elections?
68%
30%
2%
Yes
No
No response
Hungary
15
59%38%
3%
Yes
No
No response
Poland
58%41%
1%
Yes
No
No response
Czech Republic
69%
30%
1%
Yes
No
No response
Slovakia
How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next elections?
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13%
15%
30%
42%
11%
12%
32%
37%
8%
16%
20%
31%
34%
10%
16%
35%
39%
Very unlikely
Somewhat unlikely
Somewhat likely
Very likely
Don't know*
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
If there are two candidates running for office and they have the same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a man and one is a woman, which candidate are you more likely to
support?
17
4%15%
15%14% 15%
60%
66%65% 61%
25%15%
21% 24%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Man
Makes nodifference tome
Woman
Don’t know
*
What is needed more in [your country] right now?
46%
49%
5%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Hungary
19
43%
53%
4%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Poland
60%39%
1%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Czech Republic
46%
53%
1%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Slovakia
What should such a change look like?
20
(Respondents who said that change is needed in the Hungary: n=497; Poland: n=527; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=543)
39%
45%
23%
32%
23%
31%
38%
28%
38%
19%
39% 40%
4%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Change of government from the current party to the opposition party
Change of party leadership so that new people are in control
Constitutional or systemic change that would alter completely the way government business is conducted
Don’t know
*
What is needed most at this time at the European level?
54%37%
9%
Stability/ContinuityChangeDon't know
Hungary
21
59%33%
8%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Poland
53%46%
1%
Stability/ContinuityChangeDon't know
Czech Republic
58%41%
1%
Stability/Continuity
Change
Don't know
Slovakia
If you could have only one or the other, which is more important to you: a democratic system of government or a
prosperous economy?
22
24%
30%
32%
14%
20%
31%
29%
11%
9%
23%
26%
31%
20%
21%
26%
28%
26%
Democracy is definitely moreimportant to me
Democracy is somewhat moreimportant to me
Prosperity is somewhat moreimportant to me
Prosperity is definitely moreimportant to me
Don't know*
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
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“Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of women.”
69%
58%
69%
61%
31%
42%
23%
39%
8%
Slovakia
Czech Republic
Poland*
Hungary
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Agree Disagree Don't know
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
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"Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of young people.”
77%
63%
73%
68%
23%
37%
19%
32%
8%
Slovakia
Czech Republic
Poland*
Hungary
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Agree Disagree Don't know
From which source do you get most of your daily social and political news?
26
49%
32%26%
33%
27%
36%37%
30%
20%
21% 27% 23%
3%11% 10% 14%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Majornewspapers
Online newssources (e.g.newspapers,websites, andblogs)
Publictelevision andradio
Commercialtelevision andradio
How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?
27
41%34%
47%40%
32%
33%
30%32%
9%10%
13%16%
17%23%
10% 12%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Never
Rarely (once ortwice permonth)
Occasionally(once or twiceper week)
Every day
Thinking about the major broadcasters, newspapers and similar media outlets, which statement is closest to your opinion?
37%
27%30%
38%39%36%
46%
38%
24%27%
24% 24%
11%
0% 0%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
The major media is professional and unbiased, and provides the basic information I need to know.
The major media tries to be professional and unbiased, but their worldview prevents them fromreporting the full picture.
The major media is not concerned with factual and correct reporting of a story, but instead isfocused on propagating a narrative that serves a particular interest.
Don't know
28
*
Do you watch or read media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets?
29
50% 47%
61%
45%
15% 19%
18%
22%
23%25%
16%
23%
13% 9% 5%11%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
Every day
Occasionally(once or twicea week)
Rarely (once ortwice a month)
Never
Why do you think it is worthwhile to watch/read these alternative sources of news?
(Respondents who watch or read other media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets—Hungary: n=504; Poland: n=535; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=568)
30
42%
33%29%
34%
21%26%
30%26%
22% 22%
29% 28%
15%10% 12%
12%10%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
I read these outlets to get all points of view so I can make up my mind for myself.
I read these outlets because stories from these sources are often more fun or exciting than those in the major media.
I read these outlets because the major media outlets often do not report some stories at all, so I have to read alternatesources to get the full picture.
I read these outlets because major media outlets are biased and refuse to acknowledge simple truths. Alternative sources arewilling to tell the truth.
Don’t know
*
Some people say that these alternative media outlets are funded by obscure sources related to Russia or the Russian government, and are engaged in efforts
to mislead people. What is your response to this charge?
31
16%27%
24%
33% 38%
36%
33%35%
38%
25%21%
22%16%
13% 6% 10% 8%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia
I believe that the Russians or others are behind these media outlets, and that they are not always truthful. I still readthem because they are fun and interesting.I would be concerned if these media outlets were funded by the Russians, but I have seen no evidence that this is true.
I don't care if Russians fund these media – the main point is that they tell the truth.
I don't believe that Russians fund these media outlets – it sounds like a conspiracy theory coming from anti-Russian interests.
*
(Respondents who watch or read other media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets—Hungary: n=504; Poland: n=535; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=568)
When a major international news story breaks, how do you generally get information about it? Who do you trust most to
help you understand what is going on?
32
23%
13%
23%
45%
55%49%
64%
36%
22% 24%
13%19%
13%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
I talk to my friends and colleagues, and read articles they forward me.
I watch mainstream television, read national newspapers, or follow international major media.
I seek out expertise on the issue from outlets that have a different point of view from the majormedia, including social media and various websites.Don’t know
*
Let’s think about a particular international news story that has developed over the last few years – the crisis in Ukraine. Can
you tell me your approach to learning about this situation?
33
20%
17%
17%
14%
52%
51%
51%
51%
28%
32%
23%
35%
8%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland*
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I was very interested and sought out information from as many sources as I could.
I was somewhat interested but I didn't seek out information. I mainly watched what was on TV or readwhat was available on the national media outlets.I wasn't very interested, and rarely watched or read anything about this.
Don’t know
As you heard about the crisis in Ukraine, which sources did you find most helpful to understanding the developments?
34
44% 43%
56% 55%
33%
27%
36%33%
17%21% 20%
27%
18%
13%10%
14%11%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Major media such as state television and national newspapersFriends and family, who shared information and debated the implicationsSocial media, with its trending news stories and videosOther media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major mediaDon’t know
*
Opinions of the European Union:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
36
45%
41%
49%
35%
54%
56%
42%
51%
2%
3%
10%
15%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
The EU is a political community, granting certain rights and benefits to all citizens, and requiringloyalty and sacrifice in return.The EU is an association of sovereign states with little connection to individual citizens. Citizens oweloyalty and sacrifice to their states, not to the EU.Don't know
On a scale from 1 to 5, does [your country] have more in common with Western Europe or Russia in the following areas? (1=completely akin to
Western Europe; 5=completely akin to Russia)
37
17%
23%
37%
39%
8%
9%
19%
24%
9%
14%
16%
15%
12%
12%
22%
26%
37%
33%
18%
19%
56%
53%
39%
35%
57%
47%
43%
45%
49%
48%
33%
29%
Culture and intellectual life
Morality and values
Employment and standard of living
Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits
Culture and intellectual life
Morality and values
Employment and standard of living
Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits
Culture and intellectual life
Morality and values
Employment and standard of living
Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits
Culture and intellectual life
Morality and values
Employment and standard of living
Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits
Russia (4+5) Western Europe (1+2)
Hun
gary
Pola
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ech
Repu
blic
Slov
akia
How do you view developments in Europe concerning abortion, sexual rights, and religious liberty?
38
21%
17%
40%
36%
32%
47%
30%
42%
32%
26% 27%
19%
15%
10%
3% 3%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
The EU is pushing us to abandon our traditional values.The EU is helping us to expand our rights in a liberating new direction.The EU has little to do with shaping policies on these issues.Don't know
Vladimir Putin’s Russia has tried to portray itself as a defender of Christendom and traditional European values in areas ranging from the
protection of the family unit to defending against Islamic and other non-European cultures. What is your opinion of this view of Russia?
39
41%
27%
14%
18%
39%
55%
45%
49%
16%
14%
20%
14%
4%
4%
21%
19%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
It is true - on this issue at least, Russia has taken the side of traditional European values.
It is not really true - Russia is just cynically pretending to stand up for traditional European values,while really pursuing its own geopolitical interests.It is not true at all - it demonstrates Russia's rejection of modern Western values of tolerance andinclusiveness.Don't know
How, then, do you view Russia and Putin as you try to address these changes in European culture and practice?
(Respondents who said that it is true that Russia is defending European values—Hungary: n=183; Poland: n=135; Czech Republic: n=269; Slovakia: n=424)
40
24%21%
38% 37%35%
60%
38% 38%
30%
10%
22% 24%
10% 8%
2% 2%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Russia and Putin can be allies against an EU that is pushing us to abandon our values.
I wish Russia could be an ally, but I don't trust Putin. Some cooperation could be possible, but Iwould be very careful.Regardless of my disagreement with some EU policies, I don't think Russia should have anyinfluence over how EU policies are made.Don't know
On a scale of 1 to 5, how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? “[My country’s] interests are best
served by maintaining strong relations with…”
41
8%10%
13%14%
31%32%
6%9%9%
10%32%
22%19%
11%11%
20%34%36%
9%10%
13%28%
16%27%
61%58%
48%45%
27%25%
69%60%61%58%
24%36%
46%59%51%
42%25%26%
63%57%
47%35%
43%31%
EUGermany
UKUSA
RussiaChina
EUGermany
UKUSA
RussiaChina
EUGermany
UKUSA
RussiaChina
EUGermany
UKUSA
RussiaChina
Disagree (4+5) Agree (1+2)
Hun
gary
Pola
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ech
Repu
blic
Slov
akia
In your opinion, what is the greatest benefit [your country] receives through its membership in the European Union?
42
50%
42%
29% 30%
24%27%
44%47%
9% 10% 9% 8%6%
9% 8% 7%4%
8% 7% 6%2% 2% 2% 2%
5%2% 1% 1%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Financial aidAccess to the common market and border-free travelSupport for European culture and valuesSecurity and stabilitySupport for democratic governance and the rule of lawNoneDon't know
In your opinion, what is the greatest cost [your country]endures because of its membership in the European Union?
43
35% 35%38%
48%
22%
10%
29%
18%15% 16%
11%
18%
11%
17% 17%14%
7%
15%
2% 1%
10%7%
2% 1%
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Rising prices and increased economic competition from other member statesLoss of independence and sovereigntyBeing treated like “junior partners” in the European ProjectUndermining of traditional values and ways of lifeNoneDon't know
Opinions of the European Project:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
44
40%
33%
46%
33%
57%
62%
40%
52%
2%
4%
14%
15%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%The European Project has been a success, ensuring peace, economic growth, and thereintegration of Eastern Europe. This important work must continue.The European Project played a major role in creating modern Europe, but the world haschanged. The Project needs to be rethought.Don't know
Opinions of NATO:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
45
44%
46%
52%
44%
53%
50%
35%
41%
4%
3%
13%
16%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%NATO guaranteed peace in Europe for the last 70 years, and it retains a vital role in the maintenance ofpeace and security on the Continent.Though NATO played a significant role in the security of Europe in the past, the world has changed since theend of the Cold War and NATO is no longer as important. Our approach to security should be rethought.Don't know
Opinions of peace in Europe:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
46
30%
23%
24%
20%
68%
75%
68%
72%
2%
3%
8%
9%
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CzechRepublic
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Europe is at peace, and there are no significant threats to peace on the horizon.
Peace in Europe is threatened on multiple fronts, such as terrorism, a resurgent Russia, andincreased migration.Don't know
Opinions of Russia’s role in Europe:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
47
22%
36%
51%
26%
75%
59%
35%
54%
4%
4%
14%
19%
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CzechRepublic
Poland
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Russia is a continuous external threat to Europe and must be countered by a strong securityalliance.Russia should be considered a partner in European security and brought into European securitystructures. Keeping Russia out makes us less secure.Don't know
Opinions of U.S. partnership in Europe:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
48
36%
51%
60%
42%
60%
44%
27%
41%
4%
5%
12%
16%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland
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The United States is a natural partner for European security, and it's presence in NATO contributesto the peace in Europe.The United States should not play a role in European security, and in fact its presence in Europeincreases tensions and insecurity.Don't know
Opinions of investing in security:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
49
35%
48%
47%
33%
65%
52%
38%
67%
15%
Slovakia
CzechRepublic
Poland*
Hungary
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Current security threats mean that [my country] should invest more in defense and security, even if thismeans having less money available for things like pensions, healthcare, and education.Current security threats are not serious enough to justify increased defense spending. The resources shouldinstead be used for things like pensions, healthcare, and education.Don’t know
Opinions of border security:Which statement is closest to your opinion?
50
36%
47%
38%
49%
64%
53%
50%
51%
12%
Slovakia
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Poland*
Hungary
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%The only way to address the problems of migrants and terrorism is to close the borders of [my country],regardless of the effect such a move would have on freedom of movement in the European Union.
Closing national borders is a bad idea, because no country has the ability to address the problem on its own.Instead, collective organizations like NATO and the EU must be engaged to intercept migrants and coordinateanti-terror efforts.Don’t know
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Ukraine is part of Russia’s sphere of influence, thus Russia has a right to
have a role in decisions made in Ukraine.”
51
18%
26%
28%
24%
5%
13%
25%
27%
26%
10%
5%
22%
31%
35%
8%
2%
18%
35%
34%
11%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
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Czech Republic
Poland
Hungary
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “The security of your country would be better protected by remaining neutral,
rather than being forced to choose sides between NATO and Russia.”
5214%
8%
19%
40%
18%
19%
6%
22%
43%
10%
5%
12%
22%
44%
17%
3%
4%
20%
46%
27%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Somewhat disagree
Somewhat agree
Strongly agree
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Czech Republic
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Hungary