9/2024 Athens
First Meeting of the Pilot Transnational Peoples’ Assembly
Welcome to the Athens Assembly Questionnaire
Thanks for joining the Democratic Odyssey as an Assembly Member!
This questionnaire is designed to understand your ideas and opinions. Please take some time to think about these questions and answer from your own experience. All answers will be anonymous.
The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.
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About You
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What is your nationality?
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Where do you live (country + city)?
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What is your age?
(Single option)- 16-24
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55-64
- Above 65
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What is your gender?
(Single option)- A woman
- A man
- Non-binary
- Other
- Prefer not to say
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What is the highest formal education you have attained?
(Single option)- No formal education
- Primary School
- Secondary School/Highschool
- University
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What is your employment status?
(Single option)- Employed
- Self-employed/Freelancer
- Manager
- Manual worker
- Stay-at home/House person
- Unemployed
- Retired
- Student
- Other
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Do you struggle to pay bills by the end of the month?
(Single option)- Always (1)
- Often
- Neutral
- Sometimes
- Never (5)
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Do you believe that your social and economic situation will worsen or improve in the next ten years?
(Single option)- Will Surely Worsen (1)
- May Worsen
- Neutral
- May Improve
- Will Surely Improve (5)
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How interested or involved are you in politics...
(Matrix (Single option))- .. in your town or city? (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- ...in your country? (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- ...in Europe? (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
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Please indicate if you have ever taken part in...
(Single option)- Participatory budgeting
- Public hearing
- Citizens’ assembly
- Online consultation
- Neighbourhood association
- Civil society organisation
- Social Movement
- Political Party
- Public Campaign
- Protest
- Other
- None of the above
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Do you see yourself as…
(Single option)- A citizen of my country
- A citizen of my country and also a European
- A European first, and then a citizen of my country
- A European
- Other
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Did you vote during the European Elections last June?
(Single option)- Yes
- No
- I could not vote
- Prefer not to say
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Europe and Crises
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Which of the following options best describe how you feel when you think about Europe?
(Multiple option)- Distrust
- Anger
- Fear
- Frustration
- Enthusiasm
- Confidence
- Hope
- Other:
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Which crisis that affected Europe first comes to your mind? If several, which one did you experience most vividly?
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How did that crisis affect you in your everyday life?
(Long answer) -
How would you rate the following governments in managing that and other crises?
(Matrix (Single option))- Your city (Very Poor (1) / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent (5))
- Your country (Very Poor (1) / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent (5))
- The European Union (Very Poor (1) / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent (5))
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In times of crises across Europe, who do you think should have the last say in a decision?
(Single option)- European Commission
- European Parliament
- National Governments
- National Parliaments
- Local Governments
- Affected Stakeholders (like civil society organisations, trade unions, private companies, local communities)
- Citizens
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How can you connect with other Europeans in times of crisis?
(Multiple option)- Through the European Union
- Through the National government
- Through grassroots initiatives
- Individually, for example with digital tools
- Other:
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What do you think creates a feeling of community among Europeans?
(Multiple option)- Values
- Culture
- History
- Economy
- Citizenship
- Geography
- Democratic Institutions
- Other:
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What role do you think Europe should play in global politics?
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Your Ideas
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Which are the most important values for you, personally?
(Multiple option)- Peace
- Protection of Human Rights
- Respect for Human Life
- Democracy
- Individual Freedoms
- The Rule of Law
- Equality
- Solidarity
- Tolerance
- Respect for the Planet
- Self-fulfilment
- Respect for Other Cultures
- Religion
- Other:
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Generally speaking, would you say that…
(Single option)- We can never be too careful when we are dealing with other people
- We can trust those closest to us, like friends and family
- We can trust in most people
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How much do you trust the following institutions?
(Matrix (Single option))- European Commission (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- European Parliament (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- National Government (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- National Parliament (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- Local Government (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- Political Parties (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- European civil society organisations (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- Local civil society organisations (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
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Are you generally satisfied with the way democracy is working in the country where you live?
(Single option)- Not at all (1)
- Very little
- Neutral
- A bit
- A lot (5)
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Who do you think best represents your interests during times of crisis?
(Multiple option)- Local politicians who I vote for
- National politicians who I vote for
- European politicians who I vote for
- Trade unions
- Civil society active in my area
- People who work in the public administration
- People who work in the European Union
- Myself
- Other
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Do you feel like your voice matters in politics in...
(Matrix (Single option))- Your city (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- The country where you live (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
- The European Union (Not at all (1) / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot (5))
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How confident are you in your ability to participate in politics?
(Single option)- Not at all (1)
- Very little
- Neutral
- A bit
- A lot (5)
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Closing
(Title and description) -
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(Single option)- I agree
- I prefer not to
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Your email address
(Short answer)