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%

+

-

+

-

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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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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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