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Fieldwork: January 2004
Publication: February 2004

PRESENTATION
EU 15 summarised results in
graphs, maps and tables

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Introduction and Methodology

1. Awareness of Globalisation

2. Acceptance of Globalisation

3. Globalisation and Family

4. Economic Impact of Globalisation

5. Openness of Countries Economy

6. Effective Control of Globalisation

7. Regulation of Globalisation

8. Economic, Social and Political Overview

9. Effects of Globalisation on Different Domains

10. Benefit from Globalisation

11. Anti-globalisation Movements

12. Level of Influence

13. Levels of Trust

Conclusion

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introduction
As the world's leading trade power, the European
Union accounts for 20% of global imports and
exports and has a strong interest in creating
conditions in which trade can prosper. The
European Union is a leading player in international
trade negotiations, working towards fair trade and
seeking to harness globalisation through the WTO
(World Trade Organisation).

The underlying principle of European integration

has been free trade between Member States and
through the gradual removal of barriers between
countries, the European Union has become an area
within which people, goods, services and capital
move freely.

Globalisation means that an increasing number of

countries, both rich and poor, are taking part in the
world economy. This process is changing the
pattern of world trade and increasingly affects our
everyday lives. However, globalisation goes
beyond trade…it means opening up countries to
wider contact with each other in order to allow for
the free flow of goods, services, people and
technologies.

In October 2003, EOS Gallup Europe on behalf of

the Directorate-General Press and Communication
turned to citizens of the 15 Member States for their
views on globalisation. Over 7500 citizens across
the EU were given the opportunity to voice their
opinion on globalisation. The underlying objective
being to assess levels of awareness and support,
opinions on its regulation, key players in the
process, as well as its effects and consequences.

methodology
For Who?
DG Press - The European Commission

When?
Between 8th and 16th October 2003

Who?
7,515 citizens of the EU member states were
interviewed

How?
By telephone
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1. Awareness of Globalisation
Have you personally, ever heard of globalisation? Answers: Yes

Country Results
80% - 100%
Austria 90%
70% - 79%
60% - 69% Finland 89%
50% - 59% Greece 88%
0% - 49% Italia 88%
91%
France 86%
Sweden 82%
Denmark 81%
70% Ireland 81%
Spain 78%
EU 15 77%
Netherlands 77%
Portugal 75%
Belgium 72%
Germany 71%
United Kingdom 62%
Luxembourg 61%
<15yrs > 21yrs

EDUCATION

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2. Acceptance of Globalisation
Globalisation is the general opening-up of all economies, which leads to the creation of a truly world-wide
market. Are you personally totally in favour, rather in favour, rather opposed or totally opposed to the
development of globalisation? Answers: In favour

Country Results
Netherlands 78%
80% - 100%
70% - 79% Ireland 71%
60% - 69% Germany 71%
50% - 59%
Italy 67%
0% - 49%
Luxembourg 66%
Finland 66%
Belgium 64%
EU 15 63%
Portugal 63%
France 63%
Denmark 60%
United Kingdom 60%
Sweden 58%
Austria 52%
Spain 51%
Greece 47%

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3. Globalisation and Family

In your opinion, if globalisation intensifies in the future, would you say that overall this would be
more or less advantageous for you and your family?

Country Results
Ireland 66%
Portugal 63%
more advantageous United Kingdom 61%
55% - 70%
Germany 60%
35% - 54%
0% - 34% Netherlands 55%
EU 15 52%
Spain 51%
Denmark 49%
Sweden 49%
Italy 48%
Luxembourg 47%
Finland 46%
Belgium 43%
France 43%
Austria 34%
Greece 33%

Country Results
France 47%
less advantageous Greece 46%
55% - 70%
Belgium 44%
35% - 54%
0% - 34%
Germany 34%
Luxembourg 34%
Austria 34%
EU 15 32%
Netherlands 32%
Finland 31%
United Kingdom 29%
Denmark 28%
Spain 26%
Italy 25%
Ireland 23%
Sweden 21%
Portugal 17%

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4. Economic Impact of Globalisation

Of the following two propositions, which is the one which is closest to your opinion with regard to golbalisation?
Globalisation represents a good opportunity for [NATIONALITY] companies thanks to the opening-up of markets /
Globalisation represents a threat to employment and companies in our country

Country Results
Sweden 65%
Denmark 64%
Opportunity
Netherlands 63%
50% >
Ireland 63%
40% - 49%
< 39% Italy 63%
United Kingdom 61%
Germany 61%
Finland 60%
EU 15 56%
Spain 56%
Portugal 55%
Luxembourg 53%
Austria 50%
Belgium 45%
France 40%
Greece 40%

Country Results
France 58%
Greece 58%
threat Belgium 53%
50% >
Luxembourg 43%
40% - 49%
< 39% Austria 41%
EU 15 39%
Portugal 39%
Germany 35%
Spain 35%
Netherlands 35%
United Kingdom 35%
Finland 34%
Ireland 33%
Italy 32%
Denmark 30%
Sweden 24%

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5. Openness of Countries Economy

Currently, do you consider that our country's economy is too open, too closed or is suited to the development
of the worldwide economy? Answers - 1) Too open 2) Too closed 3) Suited to the development of the
worldwide economy

46% 35%
35% 41% 60% 37%
48% 51% 39% 68% 47% 25%
29% 53% 59%
42%

52%
48%
29% 33% 42%
29% 31% 33%
24% 29%
21%
26%
18% 23%

9% 18%
29%
26%
21% 20% 19% 19% 18% 16% 15% 15% 15% 14% 14%
11% 11%
8%

F UK D EU15 IRL N B L EL I FIN A P E S DK

Too open Too closed Suited to the development

of the worldwide economy

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6. Effective Control of Globalisation

In your opinion, could the process of globalisation be effectively controlled and regulated? Answers: Total "Yes”

Country Results
Italy 75%
Ireland 70%
80% - 100%
70% - 79% Portugal 68%
60% - 69% France 67%
50% - 59%
0% - 49% Greece 64%
69% EU 15 62%
Belgium 60%
United Kingdom 60%
47% Spain 58%
Netherlands 58%
Germany 56%
Finland 55%
Austria 46%
Luxembourg 46%
Sweden 45%
Denmark 36%
in favour opposed
Position on
Globalisation

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7. Regulation of Globalisation
In your opinion, could the process of globalisation be effectively controlled and regulated? Answers: Total "Yes”

72%
67% 67% 66%

59%
56% 56% 55%
53% 53%
47%
44%
37%
35%
31% 31%

I EL P F E IRL EU15 B L UK D FIN A N DK S

61% 62%
57% 58%

51% 51%

male female 25-39 55+ in favour oppose

GENDER AGE POSITION ON
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8. Economic, Social and Political Overview

Could you tell me whether you think that globalisation has a rather positive or a rather negative effect on each
of the following domains? Answers: "rather positive effect"

83%

57%

40%

Scientific and Economic growth Employment in

technical progress in our country our country

64%
59%

Solidarity between Democracy at a

countries worldwide level

80%

56%
51%
44%
41%

Cultural exchange Health Quality of Environment Disparities between

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9. Effects of Globalisation on Different Domains

Could you tell me whether you think that globalisation has a rather positive or a rather negative effect on
each of the following domains? Answers: "rather positive effect”

(+70) (+65) (+33) (+20)

13% (+27) (+22) (-4) (-12)
15% 31% 37% (+14) (-7)
32% 34% 48% 52%
37% 48%

83%
80%

64%
59%
57% 56%
51%
44%
41% 40%

Scientific and Cultural Solidarity Democracy at Economic Health Quality Environment Disparities Employment
technical exchange between a worldwide growth in of public between in our
progress between countries level our country services Northern and country
countries Southern
Countries
Rather positive effect Rather negative effect

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10. Benefit from Globalisation

For each of the following actors, could you tell me if in your opinion, it benefits from globalisation?
Answers based on EU 15 average for "Yes”

87%
80%
77% 76%

68%
66%
64%

54%

38%
35%

Multi- Financial European United Japan China Consumers Developing Small and Farmers
nationals markets Union States countries medium
sizes
companies

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11. Anti-globalisation Movements

Concerning anti or alter-globalisation movements, would you say that they ... ?
Answers based on EU 15 Average

16% 33% 61%

53% 58%

79%

63%

39%
36%
34%

raise points that raise your awareness propose concrete manage to slow succeed in influencing
deserve to be of certain aspects solutions to down the process national political
debated of globalisation globalisation of globalisation decision-makers

Yes, rather No, rather not

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12. Level of Influence

For each of the following actors, tell me if it has/they have ... on the process of globalisation.
Answers based on EU 15 Averages

54% 66% 7%
55% 11% 11%
34% 37% 35%
34% 49%
75%
59% 62%

21% 30%
24%
22%

10% 15%
15%
37%
8%
32% 32% 32%
27%
25%
23% 23% 22% 21%
14%

European National Our International Political Anti-globalist Trade Financial Consumer Multi- United
Union Governments Country Institutions Parties Movements Unions Circles Associations Nationals States

Just the right level of influence Too much influence Not enough influence

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13. Levels of Trust

For these actors, could you tell me if you ... for ensuring that globalisation goes in the right direction?
Answers based on EU 15 Averages for "Trust”

67%
61% 60%
56%

45% 45%
42%

33%
31%
28% 28%

Consumer European Our International Trade National Anti-globalist Financial Multi- Political United
Associations Union Country Institutions Unions Governments Movements Circles Nationals Parties States

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conclusion
• Globalisation process does not frighten the
citizens of the European Union.

• European Union citizens would like to see more

regulation to accompany (rather not to combat)
this process.

• One must participate in globalisation if one

wishes to control it effectively.

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