Welcome to the Florence Assembly questionnaire

What is your nationality?

Kurze Antwort

Where do you live (country + city)?

Kurze Antwort

What is your age?

Einzelne Option

• 16-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55-64
• Above 65

What is your gender?

Einzelne Option

• A woman
• A man
• Non-binary
• Other
• Prefer not to say

What is the highest formal education you have attained?

Einzelne Option

• No formal education
• Primary school
• Secondary School/Highschool
• University

What is your employment status?

Einzelne Option

• Employed
• Self-employed/Freelancer
• Manager/Business owner
• Manual worker
• Stay-at home/House person
• Unemployed
• Retired
• Student
• Other

Do you struggle to pay bills by the end of the month?

Einzelne Option

• Always
• Often
• Neutral
• Sometimes
• Never

Do you believe that your social and economic situation will worsen or improve in the next ten years?

Einzelne Option

• Will surely worsen
• May worsen
• Neutral
• May improve
• Will surely improve

How interested are you in politics...

Matrix (Einzelne Option)

• ...in your town or city? (Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• ...in your country? (Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• ...in Europe? (Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• Not at all (Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)

Do you see yourself as…

Einzelne Option

• A citizen of your country
• A citizen of your country and also a European
• A European first, and then a citizen of your country
• A European
• Other:

Do you feel like your voice matters in politics in...

Matrix (Einzelne Option)

• ...your city (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• ...the country where you live (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• ...the European Union (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)

How confident are you in your ability to participate in politics?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

Did you vote during the European Elections last June?

Einzelne Option

• Yes
• No
• Could not vote
• Prefer not to say

Which are the most important values for you, personally?

Mehrfachoption

• Peace
• Protection of Human Rights
• Respect for Human Life
• Democracy
• Individual Freedoms
• The Rule of Law
• Equality
• Solidarity
• Tolerance
• Respect for the Planet
• Self-fullfilment
• Respect for Other Cultures
• Religion
• Other

Generally speaking, would you say that…

Einzelne 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 most people

What do you think creates a feeling of community among Europeans?

Mehrfachoption

• Values
• Culture
• History
• Economy
• Citizenship
• Geography
• Democratic Institutions
• Other

How would you rate the following governments in managing crises?

Matrix (Einzelne Option)

• Your city of residence (Very poor / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent)
• Your country of residence (Very poor / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent)
• The European Union (Very poor / Poor / Neutral / Good / Excellent)

In times of crises across Europe, who do you think should have the last say in a decision?

Einzelne Option

• European Commission
• European Parliament
• National Governments
• National Parliaments
• Local Governments
• Affected Stakeholders (like civil society organisations, trade unions, private companies, local communities)
• Citizens

How much do you trust the following institutions?

Matrix (Einzelne Option)

• European Commission (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• European Parliament (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• National Government (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• National Parliament (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• Local Government (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• Political Parties (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• European civil society organisations (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)
• Local civil society organisations (Not at all / Very little / Neutral / A bit / A lot)

Are you generally satisfied with the way democracy is working in the country where you live?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

Who do you think best represents your interests during times of crisis?

Mehrfachoption

• 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

What role do you think Europe should play in global politics?

Lange Antwort

Was the information you received about your participation in the assembly clear? If not, what was missing?

Einzelne Option

• Everything was clear in advance
• Not everything was clear in advance:

How well did you understand the activities during each part of the assembly?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very Little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

Please describe in your own words the topic of discussion during the assembly.

Lange Antwort

Was the amount of time you spent at the assembly…

Einzelne Option

• ...too short
• ...a little short
• ...just right
• ...a bit long
• ...too long

If more time was available, how would you have liked to use it?

Einzelne Option

• Hearing more from other participants
• Discussing in small groups
• Discussing in the plenary (everyone together)
• Developing collective statements
• Having longer breaks
• Other

How diverse were other people’s opinions expressed in your group from your own opinions?

Einzelne Option

• Not different at all
• A little different
• Some different, some the same
• Mostly different
• Totally different

Did you feel like you could express yourself freely and openly during the assembly?

Einzelne Option

• Yes, in plenaries and small groups
• Only in plenaries
• Only in small groups
• Only during breaks and social events
• Not at all

In small groups, did your facilitator(s) create opportunities for everyone to participate in the conversation?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

What did you feel during your participation in the assembly?

Mehrfachoption

• Distrust
• Anger
• Fear
• Frustration
• Enthusiasm
• Confidence
• Hope
• Other

Did you find the digital tools easy to use?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

Did you find the different forms of arts used during the Assembly were useful to the deliberation?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

From your point of view, were all groups in society represented in the assembly? If some were missing, or over-represented, please specify below:

Einzelne Option

• Everyone was represented
• Some group or groups were missing:
• Some group or groups were over-represented:

To what extent would you say that you changed your mind or learned something new after participating in the assembly?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

Did the final statement from your group reflect your group’s discussions and diversity of opinions accurately?

Einzelne Option

• Not at all
• Very little
• Neutral
• A bit
• A lot

The Florence assembly moment was only the third stop in o urDemocratic Odyssey. How would you like to be involved in the future?

Lange Antwort

Is there anything else you would like to share with the organisers of the Democratic Odyssey?

Lange Antwort

How would you evaluate the use of AI-powered digital tools (Talk to the City and Pol.is) in supporting the discussion and decision-making process during the assembly?

Einzelne Option

• Not useful at all
• Neutral
• Useful

Which functions of the tools did you find most useful?

Einzelne Option

• Mapping key arguments
• Identifying areas of agreement and disagreement
• Visualising different perspectives
• Summarising discussion points
• Facilitating voting on policy recommendations
• Grouping participants with similar opinions
• Ensuring anonymity and freedom of expression in participation
• Integrating digital input with live discussion
• Other

Overall, how would you evaluate the use of these tools? What could be improved, or what challenges did you experience?

Lange Antwort

Would you like to participate in a personal interview after the Assembly to tell us more about your experiences?

Lange Antwort