Barometer of Public Opinion November 2013

Information about the poll The poll was conducted on-site by CBS AXA company Sample : stratified, probabilistic, two-staged, with an amount of 1 144 people aged 18 or more from 85 communities established in an aleatory way Representativeness: the sample is representative for the adult population of the Republic of Moldova, with a maximal error of +3%; Period for data gathering : 6th – 15th of November 2013. The interviews have been conducted at the respondents’ domicile, either in Romanian or Russian language, depending on the respondent’s choice. The analysis of the sample structure obtained on-site revealed the concordance between the distribution of the population according to the available statistical data and those obtained, with the admissible statistical deviation. A difference was remarked within the structure by genders, women being over-represented and among age-groups, young people (aged 18-29) being under-represented The presented results are balanced. The difference between balanced and non-balanced results does not overpass 1,2% with regard to any question.

Is our country moving towards a right or a wrong direction?

Is our country moving towards a right or a wrong direction?

Is the world, in general, moving towards a right or a wrong direction?

Is the world, in general, moving towards a right or a wrong direction?

To what extent are you content with Government’s policies in the following fields :

At present, the Government’s actions in the field of education are being discussed very much. Do you agree or not with the following statements?

To what extent are you content with the present economic situation in the Republic of Moldova?

Since the present Government has acceded to power, the corruption...?

Are you aware of the fact that the Government has conceded the Airport of Chisinau to a company from the Russian Federation?

Some people consider that the respective decision was taken for corruption reasons, aiming at enriching some of the people in power, others think that such a decision was necessary, because there is need for investments in modernization of the airport and the concession is the only solution for attracting investments. Which of these two opinions is closer to yours?

Assess the activity of the Government led by Iurie Leancă?

Assess the activity of the present ruling coalition compared to the activity of the Party of Communists when it was the ruling party?

Regardless of the fact either the Republic of Moldova will benefit or not from a visa-free regime with the EU, to what extent is such a fact important for...

Do you consider that, on the whole, the Republic of Moldova will have more advantages or disadvantages, if it becomes a member of the European Union?

If a referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union was held next Sunday, would you vote for or against it?

Do you consider that, on the whole, the Republic of Moldova will have more advantages or disadvantages, if it becomes a member of the Customs Union (Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan)?

If you had to take part in voting for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the Customs Union (Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan), would you vote for or against it?

What would you opt for, if a referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to either the European Union or to the Customs Union was held?

To what extent do you trust in…? I No trust I Not so much trust I Some trust I Very much trust

Which political personality in the Republic of Moldova do you trust in the most?

Which is the political personality you trust in the most Which is the political personality you trust in the most? (open-ended question)

To what extent do you trust in the following political personalities? I have not heard about I No trust I Not so much trust I Some trust I Very much trust

To what extent do you trust in the following political parties? I have not heard about I No trust I Not so much trust I Some trust I Very much trust

What party would you vote for, if legislative election was held next Sunday in the Republic of Moldova?

What party would you vote for, if legislative election was held next Sunday in the Republic of Moldova?