Öffentliche Meinung in Europa zum Euro 2009

Concerning the introduction of the euro in the new EU Member States, the European Commission is keeping track of general opinions, the levels of knowledge and information and the familiarity with the single currency among citizens of the respective countries. The objective of this survey is to identify and further track citizens' perceptions in the new Member States not yet in the euro area (hereafter described as the NMS8), regarding the future introduction of the common currency.
The main themes of this report are an examination of: 1. levels of knowledge and experience of the euro among citizens in the NMS8; 2. feelings as to whether citizens are informed – and their most favoured information channels; 3. perceptions about the single currency; 4. expectations and fears concerning the adoption of the euro.