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PARLEMETER: REGIONAL ANALYSIS 2016PERCEPTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN AUSTRIA

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The regional analysis that follows is based on the European Parliament’s Eurobarometer surveys.

Eurobarometer surveys are carried out on national samples of a standard size, composed of Europeans aged 15 years and over, which ensure representativeness on a national scale. Thus,

approximately 1000 interviews are conducted in each country, except in Germany (N1500), the United

Kingdom (N1300), Luxembourg (N500), Cyprus (N500) and Malta (N500).

However, even in the biggest countries, the number of interviews conducted in each region is too small for the results to be reliable at this level in a single survey. However, combining the data

from several EB/EP surveys in which the same questions were asked makes it possible to uncover regional results. A sufficient number of interviewees is needed (generally at least 150) to begin

drawing conclusions about overall regional trends.

The eighteen surveys taken into account for this data aggregation were commissioned by the

European Parliament’s Directorate-General for Communication. The surveys were carried out byKantar Public Brussels between September 2007 and October 20161. Please note that some questions

are analysed here over a shorter time period, covering only the waves in which they were asked.

Given the geographical features of some countries, please note that up to 5% of a country’s territory

may not be covered by Eurobarometer surveys.

Public Opinion Monitoring Unit [email protected]

1 The eighteen surveys taken into account in this analysis are as follows: EB/EP 86.1 (fieldwork conducted from 24 September to 3 October 2016); EB/EP 84.1 (19 – 29 September 2015); EB/EP 82.4 (29 November – 9 December 2014); EB/EP 79.5 (7 – 23 June 2013); EB/EP 78.2 (17 November – 2 December 2012); EB/EP 77.4 (2 – 17 June 2012); EB/EP 77.2 (10 – 25 March 2012); EB/EP 76.3 (5 – 20 November 2011); EB/EP 76.1 (3 – 18 September 2011); EB/EP 75.2 (13 April – 8 May 2011); EB/EP 74.3 (25 November – 17 December 2010); EB/EP 74.1 (26 August – 16 September 2010); EB/EP 73.4 (5 – 28 May 2010); EB/EP 73.1 (29 January – 17 February 2010); EB/EP 71.3 (12 June – 6 July 2009); EB/EP 71.1 (16 January – 22 February 2009); EB/EP 70.1 (6 October – 6 November 2008); EB/EP 68.1 (22 September – 3 November 2007).

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MEDIA RECALL OF THE EP: Media recall of the European Parliament is almost the same in Austria (57%) as in the European Union as a whole (55%). In all three Austrian regions, absolute majorities can remember recently

reading, seeing or hearing information about the EP in the media, ranging from 55% in Southern Austria to 58% in Western Austria.

SUBJECTIVE INFORMATION ON THE EP’S ACTIVITIES: The level of knowledge of the EP’s activities in Austria (36%) is

slightly better than the European average (29%). However, minorities of respondents feel that they are well-informed about the EP’s activities in all Austrian regions, with proportions varying between 33% in Southern

Austria and 39% in Eastern Austria.

MY VOICE COUNTS:

a) IN THE EU: 42% of respondents in Austria agree that their voice counts in the EU (whilst 54% disagree), a

slightly higher proportion than in the EU as a whole (38% who agree vs. 56% who disagree). A minority of

respondents consider that their voice counts in the EU in every Austrian region, ranging from 40% in Western Austria to 44% in Eastern Austria.

b) IN OUR COUNTRY: 77% of respondents in Austria consider that their voice counts in their country, a muchhigher proportion than in the EU as a whole (58%). Western Austria is the only Austrian region where fewer than

eight in ten respondents consider that their voice counts in Austria (72%), compared with 82% in Southern Austria and 80% in Eastern Austria.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE EU: Respondents in Austria are divided about their country’s membership of the EU: 37%

believe that it is “a good thing”, and 36% that it is “neither a good thing nor a bad thing” (compared with 52% and 30% respectively in the EU as a whole). In Eastern Austria, a majority consider that Austria’s membership

of the EU is “a good thing” (40% vs. 32% for “neither a good thing nor a bad thing”); majorities believe it is “neither

a good thing nor a bad thing” in Southern Austria (45% vs. 32% for “a good thing”) and Western Austria (37% vs. 35%).

IMAGE OF THE EP: 41% of respondents in Austria have a neutral image of the EP (for 43% in the EU as a whole); 24% have a positive image of the EP and 32% a negative image (compared with 29% and 24% respectively in the

EU as a whole). Majorities have a neutral image of the EP in all Austrian regions, ranging from 38% in Eastern Austria to 46% in Southern Austria.

THE EXPECTED ROLE OF THE EP: A relative majority of respondents in Austria want the EP to play a more

important role than it currently does (36%), far below the European average (48%). Small majorities of respondents would like a larger role for the EP in all Austrian regions: 38% in Eastern Austria, 37% in Western

Austria and 34% in Southern Austria.

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNCTIONING OF THE EP: Respondents in Austria are quite divided, as a small majority wronglybelieve that MEPs sit together on the basis of their nationality (46%), while 43% know that they sit together

on the basis of their political affinities (compared with 38% and 43% respectively in the EU as a whole).Majorities of respondents give the incorrect answer in Southern Austria (54%) and Eastern Austria (45%), whereas a

majority give the correct answer in Western Austria (47%).

KNOWLEDGE OF THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN THE EP: 39% of respondents in Austria think that decisions in theEP are primarily adopted according to the political affinities of the MEPs, whereas 35% believe that the

interests of the Member States from which the MEPs come are more important (compared with an EU average of 36% for both options). Majorities mention the political affinities of the MEPs in Western Austria (41%) and

Eastern Austria (40%); in Southern Austria, a majority cite the interests of the Member States (42%).

KNOWLEDGE OF THE WAY IN WHICH THE EP IS ELECTED: 51% of respondents in Austria know that MEPs are directlyelected by the citizens of each Member State, compared with 57% in the EU as a whole. In each Austrian region,

a majority of respondents know the correct answer: 52% in Eastern Austria, 51% in Western Austria and 47% in Southern Austria.

PRIORITY POLICIES: “Tackling poverty and social exclusion” is the first priority identified by respondents inAustria (49%) as in the EU as a whole (51%). It reaches its highest score in Southern Austria (59%) and its lowest in

Eastern Austria (43%). “An immigration policy implemented in consultation with countries of origin” comes in

second position in Austria (38%, for 24% in the EU), with proportions varying between 33% in Southern Austria and 40% in Western Austria. Respondents in Austria identify “combating climate change” as the third priority

policy (36% in Austria, for 23% in the EU). This policy is cited most often in Southern Austria (43%) and least often in Eastern Austria (31%). In fourth position, respondents in Austria mention “coordinating economic, budget and

tax policies” (31%, for 30% in the EU). This policy achieves its highest score in Eastern Austria (32%) and its lowest in Southern Austria (28%).

PRIORITY VALUES: “The protection of human rights” and “equality between men and women” are the two most

important values that should be defended by the EP for respondents in Austria, as in the EU as a whole (59% and 40% respectively in Austria, for 57% and 34% in the EU). “The protection of human rights” is mentioned

most in Southern Austria (66%) and least in Eastern Austria (52%). Respondents in Southern Austria (49%) are also most likely to mention “equality between men and women”, which is cited least in Western Austria (35%).

“Solidarity between EU Member States” is the third most frequently mentioned value in Austria (36%, for 33% in

the EU). Its score ranges from 29% in Southern Austria to 39% in Eastern Austria. “Freedom of speech” comes in fourth position in Austria (28%, for 33% in the EU), with proportions varying between 24% in Eastern Austria and

32% in Southern Austria.

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PRIORITY POLICIES

Tackling poverty and social exclusion 51% 49% 43% 59% 52%

An immigration policy implemented in consultation with countries of origin

24% 38% 39% 33% 40%

Combating climate change 23% 36% 31% 43% 37%

Coordinating economic, budget and tax policies

30% 31% 32% 28% 31%

A common energy policy intended to ensure the EU’s energy independence

20% 30% 31% 35% 27%

An agricultural policy that is environmentally friendly and contributes to the global food balance

23% 30% 28% 36% 28%

Improving consumer and public health protection

30% 29% 26% 35% 31%

A security and defence policy that enables the EU to face up to international crisis

27% 26% 26% 25% 25%

Combating terrorism while respecting individual freedoms

28% 23% 26% 22% 22%

The assertion of a European social model

14% 22% 21% 21% 24%

A foreign policy that enables the EU to speak with one voice on the international stage

19% 21% 23% 17% 21%

A research and development (R&D) policy that ensures competitiveness and innovation

15% 19% 20% 19% 18%

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The protection of human rights 57% 59% 52% 66% 61%

Equality between men and women 34% 40% 40% 49% 35%

Solidarity between EU Member States 33% 36% 39% 29% 36%

Freedom of speech 33% 28% 24% 32% 31%

The abolition of the death penalty throughout the world

14% 27% 27% 34% 24%

Solidarity between the EU and poor countries in the world

25% 25% 26% 21% 26%

The protection of minorities 20% 23% 22% 29% 20%

The dialogue between cultures and religions

22% 16% 17% 14% 14%

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