50 years of EU26 years of integration for
Greece
Results Presentation of the National Telephone
Research
Μarch 2007
COMPANY: MRB HELLAS S.A.
DATA COLLECTION: 20-26 February 2007
SAMPLE: 1000 persons
ΤΥPE: Telephone research using the special computer aided telephone interviews system BELLVIEW 6/ CATI. 106 RESEARCHERS AND 11 SUPERVISORS COLLABORATED.
SAMPLING: Stratified National Sampling. The sample of the regions is distributed throughout the country taking into full account the proportional representativeness with regard to urbanism and population characteristics. Regarding gender and age, there are followed quotas based on the data from the census by ΕSΥΕ (National Statistical Office of Greece).
STATISTICAL METHOD: The procedure of random dialing was followed.
METHODOLOGICAL REMARKS: The research was carried out according to the principles defined by SEDEA,WAPOR & ΕSOMAR, member of which is ΜRB Hellas S.A.
GENDER: Men 49% - Women 51%
AGE: 18+ with voting right
REGIONS: Athens, Thessalonika, Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural regions
Research ID
* Progress assessment for Greece
* Future progress/ expectations
* Areas consisting a fruitful field of development for Greece
* Progress assessment for Greece
* Future progress/ expectations
* Areas consisting a fruitful field of development for Greece
* The role of the EU today
* EU and the future
* ΕU and the adoption of individual policies
* The role of the EU today
* EU and the future
* ΕU and the adoption of individual policies
2. The EU today
1. Greece in the EU
Greece in the EU
The EU today
1. Greece in the EU
Konstantinos Karamanlis and his cabinet and German Vice-Chancellor Ludwig Erhard with a German and European delegation during a visit by Erhard to sign the protocols of Greece's Treaty of Association with the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1961.
The signing of the accession treaty in 1979.
Progress assessment for Greece
After 26 years of integration in the EU…In conclusion Greece benefited /
will benefit in the future
0,5
7,3
11,2
37,3
43,7
0 50 100
IT WAS DEFINITELY ABENEFIT FOR GREECE
IT WAS PROBABLY ABENEFIT FOR GREECE
IT WAS PROBABLY NOTA BENEFIT FOR GREECE
IT WAS DEFINITELYNOT A BENEFIT FOR
GREECE
DON'T KNOW/ NOANSWER
81%
18,5%
Degree of benefit from the participation of Greece in the EU
How much do you believe the participation in the European Union was a benefit for Greece?Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
+
-
2,6
7
18,2
47,3
24,9
0 50 100
IT WILL DEFINITELYBENEFIT
IT WILL PROBABLYBENEFIT
IT WILL PROBABLYNOT BENEFIT
IT WILL DEFINITELYNOT BENEFIT
DON'T KNOW/ NOANSWER
Degree of benefit from the participation of Greece in the EU in the future
How much do you believe Greece will benefit in the future from its participation in the European Union?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
72,2%
25,2%
+
-
Overall attitude towards the participation of Greece in the EU Other «public» having the benefit or no benefit from the EU as common
denominator
The optimists66.2%
The pessimists13%
The former opposed5.8%
+ / +
- / ++ / -
Degree of Benefit from the overall and
future progress
Degree of Benefit from the overall and
future progress
The opposed12% -/ -
Degree of Benefit from the overall and
future progress
Degree of Benefit from the overall and
future progress
+/+ It was & will be a benefit+/- It was & will not be a benefit
-/- It was not & will not be a benefit-/+ It was not & will be a benefit
+/+ It was & will be a benefit+/- It was & will not be a benefit
-/- It was not & will not be a benefit-/+ It was not & will be a benefit
(Ν=662)
(Ν=130)
(Ν=120)
(Ν=58)
Overall attitude towards the participation of Greece in the EU Other «public» having the benefit or no benefit from the EU as common
denominator The optimists
66.2% 25-34 (113)
ΤΕΙ /University (119/112)Office Emp. (111)Position 6-7 (119)
Position 8-10 (115)
The pessimists13%
Men (114)35-44 (120)55-64 (133)
Junior/ High School (117)Civil Serv. (129) /Farmers (147) /Sp. Scient.(115)
Emp. Mainland/ Pelop./ Crete/ Macedonia/ ThracePosition 1-4 (156)
The former opposed5.8%
Women (133)65+ (170)
Up to Primary School (173)Non-Office Emp. /Farmers/Free-lancers
Thessalonika /Pelop./ CretePosition 5 (119)
Position 6-7 (113)
+ / +
- / ++ / -
The opposed12%
Women (120)45-54 (116)
Junior/ High School (110)Non-Office Emp. (176) /Farmers (184)Pelop./ Crete/ Thessaly/ Epirus/Islands
Position 1-4 (165)
-/ -
Progress assessment for Greece
From what did the country benefit?From what did it not benefit?
Participation of Greece in the EU – Positive views
Positive views for the participation of Greece as a member-state of the European Union(3 choices)
Number of people asked (N=1000)Financial support and
stability
Security from external threats
Enhancement of the country’s
imageat regional level
Protection of Social Rights
Incentives for Free Movement
3,2
11,6
12,1
12,6
18,3
24,5
24,7
29
29,3
41,3
46,8
0 50 100
FINANCIAL SUPPORT/ SUBSIDIES
PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE COUNTRY
IMPROVEMENT OF GREECE'S POSITION WITHIN SE EUROPE & THE BALKANS
ECONOMIC STABILITY DUE TO PARTICIPATION IN EXCHANGE RATE PARITY
PROTECTION OF SOCIAL RIGHTS
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
QUALITY IN INFRASTRUCTURES
SMOOTH FUNCTION OF DEMOCRACY / INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE EU
HIGH LEVEL OF PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT
DON’T KNOW /NO ANSWER
Participation of Greece in the EU – Negative views
Negative views for the participation of Greece as a member-state of the European Union(3 choices)
Number of people asked (N=1000)
High cost of living
Unemployment
ImmigrantsCrime
0,9
6,8
9,5
11,5
20,7
25,4
38,5
42,2
45,2
74,5
0 50 100
HIGH COST OF LIVING DUE TO THE EURO
HIGH INRUSH OF IMMIGRANTS
INCREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT
INCREASE IN CRIME
IMPOSITION OF VIEWS OF THE POWERFUL COUNTRIES
DETERIORATION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY
INCREASE IN BUREAUCRACY
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR BUSINESSES ANDPROFESSIONALS
VIOLATION OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES
DON'T KNOW/NO ANSWER
Europe of the “few” Cultural deterioration
Participation of Greece in the EU Positive & Negative views
The optimists The pessimists The opposedThe former opposed
ECONOMIC STABILITY DUE TO PARTICIPATION IN EXCHANGE
RATE PARITY 34.4% (118)
IMPROVEMENT OF GREECE’S POSITION WITHIN SE EUROPE
AND THE BALKANS33.3% (114)
SMOOTH FUNCTION OF DEMOCRACY / INSTITUTIONS
WITHIN THE EU 13.5% (112)
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT21.8%( 119)
SMOOTH FUNCTION OF DEMOCRACY / INSTITUTIONS
WITHIN THE EU 16.7% (129)
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
24.9%( 136)
PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE COUNTRY
47% (114)
HIGH LEVEL OF PROSPERITY & DEVELOPMENT
19.2% (166)
-
IMPOSITION OF VIEWS OF THE POWERFUL COUNTRIES
29.3% (115)
DETERIORATION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY
25.9% (125)
INCREASE IN BUREAUCRACY16.2% (141)
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR BUSINESSES & PROFESSIONALS
14.3 (157)
INCREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT 59% (140)
INCREASE IN CRIME46% (120)
IMPOSITION OF VIEWS OF THE POWERFUL COUNTRIES
28.3% (112)
VIOLATION OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES10% (147)
HIGH COST OF LIVING DUE TO THE EURO
83.5% (112)
INCREASE IN CRIME60.2% (156)
INCREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT
55.4% (131)
VIOLATION OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES9% (133)
+
-
Future progress/expectations
From what will the citizen benefit?From what will the citizen not
benefit?
Participation in the EU – Positive views for the citizen
What does the participation of the country in the European Union mean to you personally?1st Group
(2 choices)Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
Education / HealthQuality of life
Stability for the future
Incentives for EntrepreneurshipIncentives for Personal
development
10,5
14,2
15
16,2
24,1
29,7
31,3
33,9
0 50 100
ACCESS TO BETTER EDUCATION/HEALTH
IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITYOF MY LIFE
MORE SECURITY FOR THE FUTURE
INCENTIVES FOR THEDEVELOPMENT OF MY BUSINESS/
MY JOB
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOWMY ABILITIES/ SKILLS
BETTER SERVICE IN PUBLICSERVICES
MORE POWER AS CITIZEN
DON'T KNOW/NO ANSWER
4,6
6,4
12
16,8
27,4
31,6
39
46,4
0 50 100
INCREASE IN THE AGE LIMIT FORRETIREMENT
MORE EXPENSIVE PRODUCTS
FEAR OF INCREASE IN CRIME
FEWER JOBS
GENERAL INSECURITY FOR THEFUTURE
LOSS OF VESTED RIGHTS
DECREASE OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES
DON'T KNOW/NO ANSWER
Participation in the EU – Negative views for the citizen
What does the participation of the country in the European Union mean to you personally?2nd Group
(2 choices)Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
Social insuranceHigh cost of living
Crime
Unemployment
Participation in the EU Positive & Negative views for the citizen
The optimists The pessimists The opposedThe former opposed
MORE SECURITY FOR THE FUTURE
33.7 (113)
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW MY ABILITIES / SKILLS
18.7%( 117)
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW MY ABILITIES /
SKILLS18.5%( 115)
BETTER SERVICE IN PUBLIC SERVICES17% (113)
-
ACCESS TO BETTER EDUCATION/HEALTH
54.9% (162)
IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE
37.9% (121)
MORE POWER AS CITIZEN
25% (177)
-GENERAL INSECURITY FOR
THE FUTURE20.2% (120)
GENERAL INSECURITY FOR THE FUTURE
28.8% (171)
DECREASE OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES7.1% (111)
FEAR OF INCREASE IN CRIME
45.2% (115)
DECREASE OF SOCIAL LIBERTIES7.4% (115)
+
-
Areas consisting a fruitful field of development for Greece
How can Greece develop within this environment?
4,1
0,6
8,8
9,8
12,7
14,2
14,4
21,4
26,2
39
48
63
0 20 40 60 80 100
BECOME A BETTER DESTINATION FORTOURISTS IN THE EU
BECOME PRODUCER OF MORE QUALITYAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
PLAY THE LEADING ROLE IN SE EUROPE ANDTHE BALKANS
BE AMONG THE 10 OUT OF THE 27 EUCOUNTRIES WITH THE BEST OVERALL
PERFORMANCE
HAVE EVEN A LIMITED NUMBER OFINDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES THAT STAND OUT
IN THE EUROPEAN MARKETS
BECOME A HEALTH SERVICES CENTRE FORTHE WIDER AREA OF SE EUROPE
BECOME ONE OF THE LESS BUREAUCRATICCOUNTRIES
BECOME A HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICESCENTRE FOR THE WIDER AREA OF SE EUROPE
BECOME A FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE FORTHE WIDER AREA OF SE EUROPE
BECOME AN IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONSCENTRE FOR THE WIDER AREA OF SE EUROPE
OTHER
DON'T KNOW/ NO ANSWER
Areas consisting a Fruitful Field of Advancement for Greece
I will read to you a list of areas which could consist a fruitful field of advancement for our country within the EU. Based on your knowledge, in which of the following areas you personally believe that Greece can actually succeed through
its participation in the EU?
%
Tourism development
Lead in agriculture/
more quality products
Powerful role of Greece
in the region
Dynamic presence of Greek industrial businesses in the EU
Up to 3 answers
2. The EU todayRobert Schuman
The founding nations signing the Treaty of Rome in 1957.
The role of the EU today
Assessment with regard to internal and external matters
56
50,4
53,8
49,8
44,1
19,8
18,2
19,3
20
27,5
10,2
7,9
10
11
3,6
1,9
3,9
3,6
4,7
14,5
19,2
15,1
12,7
16,7
6,1
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
DEFINITELY POSITIVE RATHER POSITIVE RATHER NEGATIVE DEFINITELY NEGATIVE DK/DA
EU’s work in internal mattersHow do you assess EU’s work in matters pertaining to the relations of its member-states
internally in regard of...Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
70,5%
69,6%
68,9%
66,5%
56,8%
41,3
39
37,5
24,3
32,1
35,6
14,1
10,7
3,2
6,6
8,1
17,8
8,2
8,1
13,3
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
The protection of theenvironment on the planet
The settlement of disputesamong non member-states
The prosperity of non member-states
DEFINITELY POSITIVE RATHER POSITIVE RATHER NEGATIVE DEFINITELY NEGATIVE DK/DA
EU’s work in external mattersHow do you assess EU’s work in matters pertaining to the relations of its member-states
externally with the rest of the world in regard of...Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
59,2%
47,2%
45,6%
EU and the future
What do I expect from the EU?
From 6 to 27 member countries…
4,2
44
28,7
10,5
12,6
0 50 100
Definitely the EU has to keep on expanding with nospecific boundaries
Probably the EU has to keep on expanding with nospecific boundaries
It is rather better if the EU focuses on theenhancement of its political & social coherence
Definitely the EU has to focus on the enhancementof its political & social coherence
Don't know/ No answer
EU and the future: Widening vs DeepeningWhat is your opinion regarding the EU’s future and the issue of its widening or its deepening?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
23,1%
72,7%
And if it is going to expand, with which countries …?
14,8
8,7
16,3
19,9
20,9
31,4
32,5
33
35,7
0 20 40 60 80 100
SERBIA
RUSSIA
CROATIA
UKRAINE
TURKEY
FYROM
ALBANIA
OTHER
DON'T KNOW/ NO ANSWER
Candidate member countries for the EUAs you probably know, every now and then new members are added in the EU. I will read to you a list of
countries and you have to say which of the following countries you think they are going to become members of the EU in the next five years (5)?
%
And if it is going to focus on its political/ social policies …?
48,3
45,7
42,8
29,7
30,3
30,8
10,8
11,9
15,1
8,4
10,2
8,6
1,9
2,7
2,9
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Development of a commonEuropean foreign policy
Development of a commonEuropean policy for
immigrants
Development of a commonEuropean policy foremployment issues
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE I PROBABLY AGREE I PROBABLY DISAGREE I ABSOLUTELY DISAGREE DK/DA
%
EU’s actions in common policy mattersTo what extent do you agree or disagree with the following policies pertaining to the actions of the
European Union for the years to come...Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
78%
76%
73,6%
EU & the adoption of individual policies
How do I assess them?
23,1
21,1
18,2
29,1
36,5
25,3
25
25,3
17,5
18,7
15,4
31 4,1
4,6
5
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Denationalisations
Free movement ofbusinesses and workers
Deregulation of marketsand services
DEFINITELY ADVANTAGEOUS PROBABLY ADVANTAGEOUS PROBABLY NOT ADVANTAGEOUS DEFINITELY NOT ADVANTAGEOUS DK/DA
%
Assessment of economic policiesTo what extent do you think the following economic policies are advantageous for Greece?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
52,2%
52,1%
54,7%
Assessment of policies with regard to employment
Do you believe that the changes in employment issues to be adopted from the EU in the following years will be positive or negative?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
7,5
14,7
21,8
17,4
25,7
12,9
0 50 100
DEFINITELY POSITIVE
RATHER POSITIVE
NEITHER POSTIVE NORNEGATIVE
RATHER NEGATIVE
DEFINITELY NEGATIVE
DON'T KNOW/ NOANSWER
38,6%
36,5%
+
-
0,3
39,5
26,3
10,1
15,1
8,7
0 50 100
Definitelypositive
development
Rather positivedevelopment
Neither positivenor negativedevelopment
Rather negativedevelopment
Definitelynegative
development
Don't know/ Noanswer
Assessment of the adoption of EURO in the EU / Greece
In general, would you say that the introduction of Euro in the Greek economy was...Would you say that the introduction of Euro in the 12 EU countries participating in the exchange rate parity
was...Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
23,8%
65,8%
1,8
23,6
21,8
19,5
21,1
12,2
0 50 100
Definitelypositive
development
Rather positivedevelopment
Neither positivenor negativedevelopment
Rather negativedevelopment
Definitelynegative
development
Don't know/ Noanswer
33,3%
45,4%
+
-
+
-
GreeceΕU
5,8
13,4
14,9
20,5
23,8
30,5
39,1
0 50 100
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Μάλλον είναι επωφελείς
Μάλλον δεν είναιεπωφελείς
Σίγουρα δεν είναιεπωφελείς
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ΔΞ/ ΔΑ
EU subsidies for Greece was a long-term procedure
that was bound to end
The participation of Greece in the subsidies of other
EU member-states is a fair measure dictated by
institutionalised rules of the EU
The participation of Greece in the subsidies of other
EU member-states is counterbalanced by other
benefits that the country gains from the EU
The participation of Greece in the subsidies of other
EU member-states must induce Greece to review its
participation in the EU
The participation of Greece in the subsidies of other
EU member-states means that Greece has reached a
high level of growth and it is now its turn to offer
The participation of Greece in the subsidies of other
EU member-states means that our economy can grow
without EU subsidies
Don’t Know/No answer
Community resources / EU subsidiesAs you probably know, with the admission of new countries with a lower standard of living in the EU, Greece will receive fewer European resources. Especially from 2013 onwards, it – may – be necessary for the country to participate in resources intended for new member countries of the EU. Which are your views with regard to this perspective?(2 choices)Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
Cause and Effect
Institutionalised rules
Counterbalance from EU benefits
Participation in subsidies
4,8
32,4
17,5
16
29,4
0 50 100
Greece will benefit because Greek companies willincrease their sales in the Balkans
Greece will benefit because foreign companies will comein the country that will target the Balkan markets
Greece will suffer loss because the country's foreigncompanies will move to the Balkans
Greece will suffer loss because some Greek companieswill move to the Balkans
Don't know/ No answer
Entrepreneurship / TranslocationThe EU with its policies favours the development of business activities in other countries. This means that
Greece will be able to do business in the Balkans and foreign companies will be able to do business in Greece.
What is your view regarding this perspective?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
45,4%
49,9%
+
-
5,4
25,9
27,9
40,8
0 50 100
The translocation / transfer ofGreek companies is a threat for
Greek economy
The translocation / transfer ofGreek companies is an
opportunity for Greek economyso that Greek companies can
improve their position ininternational competition
The translocation / transfer ofGreek companies is a necessaryevil for Greek economy so thatGreek companies can defend
themselves in the internationalcompetition
Don't know/ No answer
Translocation of Greek companiesWhat is your view regarding the translocation / transfer of Greek companies?
Number of people asked (Ν=1000)
•Financial supportFinancial support / / subsidiessubsidies•Economic stabilityEconomic stability
•Enhancement of the country’s image at Enhancement of the country’s image at
regional levelregional level•Security from external threatsSecurity from external threats
•Citizens rightsCitizens rights •Incentives for free movementIncentives for free movement
• High cost of living due to EuroHigh cost of living due to Euro•High inrush of immigrantsHigh inrush of immigrants•Increase in unemploymentIncrease in unemployment
•Increase in crimeIncrease in crime•Cultural deteriorationCultural deterioration•Europe of the “few”Europe of the “few”
•High cost of livingHigh cost of living •CrimeCrime
•UnemploymentUnemployment•Changes in employment issuesChanges in employment issues
•Translocation of companies a threat for Translocation of companies a threat for Greek economy Greek economy – – Foreign and some Greek Foreign and some Greek
companies will move to the Balkanscompanies will move to the Balkans
•Access to better Education/ HealthAccess to better Education/ Health •Improvement of quality of lifeImprovement of quality of life• StabilityStability / / security for the futuresecurity for the future •Incentives for the development of Incentives for the development of
entrepreneurshipentrepreneurship•Incentives for personal developmentIncentives for personal development•Translocation of companies an opportunity for Translocation of companies an opportunity for
Greek economyGreek economy –– Greek companies will Greek companies will
increase sales in the Balkans and foreign increase sales in the Balkans and foreign
companies companies will move to the country and target will move to the country and target
Balkan marketsBalkan markets•Tourism developmentTourism development•Lead in agricultureLead in agriculture// more quality products more quality products•Powerful role of Greece in the area of SE Powerful role of Greece in the area of SE
EuropeEurope
Strong pointsStrong points Weak pointsWeak points
OpportunitiesOpportunitiesThThreatsreats
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