Eurobarometers

Eurobarometer is a series of public opinion surveys conducted by the European Commission to gather data on the attitudes, opinions, and behaviours of European Union citizens. The surveys cover a wide range of topics, including European integration, economic issues, social policies, and environmental concerns. Eurobarometer is designed to provide the Commission with a regular and comprehensive overview of public opinion in the EU, enabling it to better understand the needs and expectations of its citizens.

The first Eurobarometer survey was conducted in 1973, and since then, it has been conducted regularly, typically every two years. The surveys are conducted through face-to-face interviews with a representative sample of the EU population. The data collected is then analysed and published in a series of reports, which are made available to the public and to EU institutions.

Eurobarometer surveys are conducted in all EU Member States, as well as in candidate and potential candidate countries. The surveys are conducted in the official languages of the EU, and the data is weighted to ensure that it is representative of the entire EU population. The surveys are conducted by national research centres, which are responsible for the design, implementation, and analysis of the surveys.

The data collected by Eurobarometer is used by the European Commission to inform its policy-making process. It is also used by EU institutions, national governments, and other stakeholders to monitor public opinion and to inform their own policies. The data is also used by academics and researchers to study public opinion and to inform their own research.

Eurobarometer is a valuable tool for understanding public opinion in the EU, and it plays a crucial role in the democratic process. It provides a regular and comprehensive overview of public opinion, enabling the EU to better understand the needs and expectations of its citizens and to inform its policy-making process.