Attitudes Towards the EU, November 2000

Respondents assessed their knowledge about the EU and the negotiations on Lithuania's accession to the EU. Respondents were asked where they mostly search for information about the EU and Lithuania's accession to the EU and whether they were satisfied with the information received from the European information centers. The actions of different state institutions in preparation for accession to the EU were also assessed.

Respondents were asked about Lithuania's position in negotiations on accession to the EU and what methods of receiving information about the EU and Lithuania's integration into the EU they prefer. They were also asked to evaluate the actions of Lithuanian state institutions in informing the public about the Lithuania's accession to the EU and whether such kind of information is sufficient in order to deepen the knowledge about Lithuania's accession to the EU.

Respondents were asked whether they would like to increase their knowledge about the EU and the consequences of Lithuania's accession to the EU if they had enough time and opportunities, and whether they are interested in the process of accession to the EU (the negotiations). They were also asked how their life, and life of Lithuanian citizens, would change if Lithuania joined the EU. Respondents were asked for which party they would vote in the Seimas elections if these elections take place next Sunday.

Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, education, occupation, nationality, monthly family income per one family member, place of residence, region.