Attitudes Towards the EU, April 2000

In general, they were also asked whether the information provided by the Lithuanian mass media is sufficient, and whether, during the last 4 weeks, they watched TV, listened to radio, read newspaper or other things in which Lithuania's accession to the EU and its conditions which was discussed, also whether they discussed this topic themselves. Respondents assessed their knowledge about the EU and the negotiations on Lithuania's accession to the EU.

The actions of different state institutions in preparation for accession to the EU were also assessed. Respondents were asked to evaluate the change of their life quality after the economic, political and social reforms in Lithuania. Respondents were asked how their lives would change if Lithuania joined the EU.

Respondents also evaluated their (or their family's) financial situation and predicted what their (or their family's) financial situation would be after 12 months. Respondents indicated what language they usually speak at home and what in languages they can communicate. Respondents were asked whether they are interested in politics and for which party they would vote in the Seimas elections if these elections take place next Sunday.

Respondents were also repeatedly asked how they would vote in a referendum on Lithuania's accession to the EU if this referendum takes place tomorrow, as well as to evaluate the strength of their opinion in the referendum on Lithuania's accession to the EU. Socio-demographic characteristics: gender, age, education, occupation, nationality, monthly family income per one family member, place of residence, region.