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The Parlemeter of the European Parliament (EB/EP 82.4) was conducted face-to-face by TNS opinion, in the 28 Member States, among 27.801 EU citizens. The fieldwork took place between 29 November and 9 December 2014. ,Main findings ,As was the case in the wake of the 2009 European elections, at the end of 2014 there was a significant ‘European elections effect’ in people’s media recall of the Parliament, and this was present in the minds of nearly six out of every ten Europeans (58%). ,This survey does nonetheless reveal that while people had heard about the European Parliament, they did not feel particularly informed about it. In fact, the vast majority of Europeans (67%) did not feel well informed about its activities. ,The image European citizens have of the European Parliament remains largely neutral (43%). This is the case in 21 Member States. ,European citizens’ knowledge of its structure and how it operates has improved since June 2013. ,When questioned on the elements of the European identity, respondents clearly placed values of democracy and freedom (47%) above all else, and this has increased in 22 Member States. The single currency (40%), which was ranked first a year ago, now takes second place but remains a strong factor of identity for all countries in the Eurozone. ,A longstanding question on the Eurobarometer, EU membership was perceived as a good thing by an absolute majority of Europeans (54%), including those not in the Eurozone. ,As for the pace of EU integration, increasing numbers of Europeans (49%) feel it is preferable to wait until all Member States are ready before continuing to develop new common policies. This position is most common in countries severely affected by the crisis. ,When asked, as in 2013, whether they felt their voice counted, 58% felt that their voice counted in their own country and 41% felt that their voice counted in the EU. ,A clear majority of responses (63%) in all Member States considered that the election of the President of the Commission, taking into account the results of the European elections, represented significant progress for democracy within the EU. ,Tackling poverty and social exclusion (54%) continues to grow in popularity and remains the number one priority policy for implementation by the European Parliament in 25 Member States. The issues of immigration (25%, +6) and combatting terrorism (29%, +4) showed the greatest increase in popularity, revealing new dividing lines between Member States. It was the same for security and defence policy (27%). ,For European citizens, protecting human rights (60%) is far and away the number one value to be defended by the European Parliament. This is followed by gender equality (36%) and freedom of expression (34%), which are also increasing. It is noteworthy that only one value is in decline at European level, and that is solidarity between EU Member States (30%). ,Finally, when asked what the situation would be like if their country were outside the EU, a majority felt that their country would do ‘worse’ without the EU in 11 of the 15 areas given. In four other areas, a majority felt that their country would do ‘neither better nor worse’ if it were outside the EU. People were, in contrast, highly divided between ‘better’ and ‘worse’ in the following three areas: inflation and the cost of living, immigration and agriculture.
2013 - Eurobarometer Survey - One year to go the European Election: Institutional Part ,
With one year to go until the 2014 European elections, this Eurobarometer survey of the European Parliament seeks to gauge Europeans’ opinion of the European project, the European Union and the possibilities offered by the European elections of 22-25 May 2014. ,This survey follows on from our Eurobarometer survey of June 2012 (‘Two years to go to the 2014 European elections’, EP/EB77.4). The fieldwork was carried out between 7 and 23 June 2013. ,The survey was conducted using face to face methods by TNS Opinion in the 28 EU Member States, with 27 624 respondents. The results are shown either for the EU28 (in the case of the new questions) or in the form of EU27 trends. ,In addition, in the current electoral context, it seemed useful to provide a detailed sociodemographic analysis (attached to the synthesis). Each question is presented in terms of age, gender, occupation and euro/non-euro results. These results are presented for each Member State.
2009 - Eurobarometer Survey - Europeans at one month from the elections ,
This pre-electoral survey was carried out by TNS Opinion within the framework of the contract with the European Parliament as part of the invitation to tender for the "Electoral evening". In comparison to traditional EB/EP surveys also carried out by TNS Opinion for the Eurobarometer, the methodology differs: respondents aged 15 years and above have more face to face interviews for the EB/EP; respondents aged 18 years and above are interviewed by telephone in most countries, and face to face in countries where telephone coverage is not adequate for the pre-electoral survey. Therefore, the comparative results should be analysed bearing in mind these differences in methodology. However they allow us to identify the trends over a year and a half of the survey. Due to legal restrictions, the results related to Italy and Luxembourg will not be published. ,What are the main lessons which can be revealed in this survey ? ,An awareness which seems to be growing: at the beginning of May, when the survey was carried out, we note a clear increase in the intention to vote compared to the EB/EP survey of January/February, but there is no guarantee that the turnout rate will be equivalent to that of 2004: 45.47%. ,Better awareness of the date: presently, almost half of Europeans cite June 2009 as the election date. ,Interest in the elections is also increasing: more than half of Europeans claim to be interested in the next European elections. ,Image of the EP: more than half of Europeans have a positive image of the Institution; this proportion is increasing since January-February 2009. ,Campaign themes: again, unemployment and economic growth are the main issues which Europeans wish to see prioritised during this campaign. On the other hand, inflation and purchasing power which was in 3rd place during the previous two surveys is now in 5th place.
European Commission – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – PI Annual Action Programme 2014 ,
Information on actions planned by the Partnership Instrument (PI) in 2014. PI succeeded the Instrument for Industrialised Countries (ICI) in 2014. Information include title and description of actions and data on total cost, EU budget contribution, country(ies)/region, duration, method of implementation, objectives, expected results and main activities. ,The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments supports the EU to achieve its foreign and security policy objectives, in particular with regards to peace and conflict prevention, and to project the EU's interests and image in the world. Working in a wide range of areas with various partners and stakeholders FPI contributes to the achievement of the general objective of the EU to become 'a stronger global actor'. ,To achieve its objective FPI is responsible for the operational and financial management of the budgets for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), Partnership Instrument (PI), Election Observation Missions (EOMs), Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD) as well as the implementation of Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments (sanctions, the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds and the Anti-Torture Regulation). ,FPI delivers on its objectives in an open and accountable fashion.
European Commission – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – PI Annual Action Programme 2015 ,
Information on actions planned by the Partnership Instrument (PI) in 2015. PI succeeded the Instrument for Industrialised Countries (ICI) in 2014. Information include title and description of actions and data on total cost, EU budget contribution, country(ies)/region, duration, method of implementation, objectives, expected results and main activities. ,The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments supports the EU to achieve its foreign and security policy objectives, in particular with regards to peace and conflict prevention, and to project the EU's interests and image in the world. Working in a wide range of areas with various partners and stakeholders FPI contributes to the achievement of the general objective of the EU to become 'a stronger global actor'. ,To achieve its objective FPI is responsible for the operational and financial management of the budgets for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), Partnership Instrument (PI), Election Observation Missions (EOMs), Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD) as well as the implementation of Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments (sanctions, the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds and the Anti-Torture Regulation). ,FPI delivers on its objectives in an open and accountable fashion.
2015 - Survey - Desk research post-EE2014 ,
A few months after the 2014 European elections, the time has come to examine in depth the reasons for abstention and participation. ,In this light, the DG Communication of the European Parliament has commissioned a desk research to analyse the electoral behaviour of voters and abstainees. This was based on the 2014 post-election survey of 27,331 Europeans over the age of 18 (16 in Austria). The survey by TNS Opinion was carried out a few days after the vote, between 30 May and 27 June 2014. ,The aim of this research work is to identify the profiles of abstainees and voters, and to understand the reasons underlying their decision to vote or abstain, and to analyse their attitudes and opinions regarding the EU. ,In addition, it includes 2 national factsheets for each Member State, dedicated to voters and abstainees. For Belgium, Luxembourg (compulsory vote for both countries) and Malta (high level of turnout) the factsheet on the abstainees is not available due to the low number of abstainees.
2009 - Eurobarometer European Elections (second survey) ,
The results of this second Eurobarometer dedicated to the 2009 European Elections should be read bearing in mind that the survey was conducted at the height of the economic and financial crisis in October and November 2008. A number of trends are highlighted: concerns of an economic and social nature, already amongst the principal preoccupations since the previous survey in spring in 2008 (EB69), show a large increase. Europeans are more and more preoccupied by their personal situation. On the contrary, concerns of a collective nature show a clear decline: terrorism, immigration and climate change. During the crisis, interest in the European elections is still limited. ,Campaign themes The three main themes, which emerged during the last survey, show a large increase: economic growth (51%, +6), unemployment (49%, +2), inflation and purchasing power (47%, +6). On the other hand, preoccupations linked to collective concerns have fallen considerably: insecurity (33%, -4), the fight against climate change (29%, -4), immigration (29%, -3) and terrorism (28%, -7). ,Level of interest and likelihood of voting in the European Elections from 4 to 7 June 2009 Awareness of the election date is clearly increasing: A year ago, only 9% of Europeans cited the year 2009 (EB 68). Today this figure is 26%. However, due to the crisis, the interest of voting in the European elections is declining slightly (44% are "interested" while this figure was only 46% in the previous Eurobarometer), as well as the probability of voting. ,Ties which unite Europeans During the crisis, the Euro is the most important element of European identity at 40%,. The results of this second survey on the European Parliament confirm that the general perception of the parliament by Europeans is positive: although still unknown, the institution is perceived as democratic and it is appreciated for its unifying role.
European Commission – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – Annual Activity Report 2014 ,
Information on the work, results and achievements of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) in 2014 as well as financial and human resources spent. Data include: ,The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments supports the EU to achieve its foreign and security policy objectives, in particular with regards to peace and conflict prevention, and to project the EU's interests and image in the world. Working in a wide range of areas with various partners and stakeholders FPI contributes to the achievement of the general objective of the EU to become 'a stronger global actor'. ,To achieve its objective, FPI is responsible for the operational and financial management of the budgets for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), Partnership Instrument (PI), Election Observation Missions (EOMs), Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD) as well as the implementation of Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments (sanctions, the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds and the Anti-Torture Regulation). ,FPI delivers on its objectives in an open and accountable fashion.
European Commission – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – Annual Activity Report 2015 ,
Information on the work, results and achievements of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) in 2015 as well as financial and human resources spent. Data include: ,The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments supports the EU to achieve its foreign and security policy objectives, in particular with regards to peace and conflict prevention, and to project the EU's interests and image in the world. Working in a wide range of areas with various partners and stakeholders FPI contributes to the achievement of the general objective of the EU to become 'a stronger global actor'. ,To achieve its objective, FPI is responsible for the operational and financial management of the budgets for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), Partnership Instrument (PI), Election Observation Missions (EOMs), Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD) as well as the implementation of Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments (sanctions, the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds and the Anti-Torture Regulation). ,FPI delivers on its objectives in an open and accountable fashion.
European Commission – Service for Foreign Policy Instruments – Annual Activity Report 2013 ,
Information on the work, results and achievements of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) in 2013 as well as financial and human resources spent. Data include: ,The Service for Foreign Policy Instruments supports the EU to achieve its foreign and security policy objectives, in particular with regards to peace and conflict prevention, and to project the EU's interests and image in the world. Working in a wide range of areas with various partners and stakeholders FPI contributes to the achievement of the of the general objective of the EU to become 'a stronger global actor'. ,To achieve its objective, FPI is responsible for the operational and financial management of the budgets for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), Partnership Instrument (PI), Election Observation Missions (EOMs), Press and Public Diplomacy (PPD) as well as the implementation of Foreign Policy Regulatory Instruments (sanctions, the Kimberley Process on conflict diamonds and the Anti-Torture Regulation). ,FPI delivers on its objectives in an open and accountable fashion.