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The CIS April barometer confirms that access to housing continues to be perceived as the main problem in Spain for 41.3% of those surveyed, followed by the economic crisis (24.9%) and problems related to the quality of employment (19.2%). Regarding the concerns that most affect them personally, those surveyed point to economic problems (38.8%), followed by housing (25.6%) and health (19.5%). Personal and general economic situation 64.7% of the population considers their current personal economic situation to be "very good or good," compared to 24.8% who rate it as "bad or very bad." 9.9% describe it as "fair." Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 37.1% perceive it as “good or very good,” while 52.8% consider it “bad or very bad.” 7% rate it as “fair.” 58.5% of those surveyed stated that the conflict in Iran is affecting them personally due to its economic repercussions. Of this group, 94.5% indicated that the main impact is the rise in fuel prices (gasoline and diesel), 92.5% the increased cost of groceries, and 80.1% the rise in electricity and gas bills.    

The April barometer of the Center for Sociological Research has consulted Spaniards about the time change that takes place in Spain twice a year. 65.7% of those surveyed prefer that Spain eliminate the time change, while 24.5% opt to continue changing the clocks in March and October, as before. Regarding the choice of time, 66.4% prefer summer time, compared to 22% who prefer winter time. These and other data are collected in this barometer, prepared from 4,020 interviews carried out from April 6 to 10, 2026.

This month's barometer by the CIS asks about the usual questions such as voting intentions and the evaluation of ministers, as well as international policy issues such as the conflict in the Middle East. Vote estimation and leader evaluation According to the April barometer, the PSOE would now obtain 36.4% of the votes, the PP would remain at 23.6%, Vox drops 2 points compared to the previous month and remains at 14.7%, SUMAR at 5.8% and Esquerra Republicana would obtain 2.9% of the votes, with a higher percentage than Podemos (2.2%). Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.81 out of 5; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.25; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.68; and Santiago Abascal with 2.75. Likewise, Sánchez is the favorite as Prime Minister for 48.1% of those surveyed who give their opinion, taking a 32.9 point advantage over Alberto Núñez Feijóo who is the favorite for 15.2%, Santiago Abascal is the favorite for 14.8%; Gabriel Rufián climbs positions and is now the favorite for 6.5%. Regarding the confidence inspired by the Prime Minister, 36.8% of Spaniards say that he inspires "a lot or quite a bit" and 61.9% say that he inspires "little or none". When asked about the leader of the opposition, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, 17.2% say that he inspires "a lot or quite a bit of confidence" and 81.6% say that he inspires "little or none". Evaluation of ministers The Minister of Economy and newly appointed Vice President, Carlos Cuerpo, is the best rated by Spaniards with a 5.93, followed by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, who passes with a 5.33 and, in third place, would be the Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy with 5.27. US and Israel against Iran In response to the recent bombings by Israel and the United States in Iran and the latter's response, 68.4% of Spaniards say they are "very or quite worried" - 4 points more than last month - 15.5% "somewhat worried", and 13.5% "not very or not at all worried". Furthermore, 86.9% believe that this war poses a risk to international peace, compared to 10.1% who say it does not. Following the stance taken by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, regarding the war in Iran, 38.6% indicate that Spain's image internationally has improved "a lot or quite a bit"; 11.8% say it has improved "somewhat" and 42.6% say it has improved "little or not at all". 58.5% of Spaniards believe that this war is affecting them personally; of these, 94.5% say that they notice it most in the rise in fuel prices (gasoline, diesel), 92.5% in the increased cost of the shopping basket, and 80.1% in the increase in the cost of electricity and gas bills. Time change 65.7% of those surveyed prefer that Spain end the twice-yearly clock change, while 24.5% prefer to continue as before. Furthermore, 66.4% prefer summer time, compared to 22% who prefer winter time. Problems in Spain According to those surveyed, Spain's main problem is housing (41.3%), followed by the economic crisis and economic problems (24.9%), and problems related to the quality of employment (19.2%). The problems that Spaniards consider to affect them most personally are the economic crisis and economic problems (38.8%), housing (25.6%), and health (19.5%). Personal and general economic situation 64.7% of Spaniards consider their current personal economic situation to be "very good or good," compared to 24.8% who say it is "bad or very bad." 9.9% consider their situation to be "fair." Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 37.1% consider it "good or very good," while 52.8% consider it "bad or very bad." And 7% say it is "fair." Optimism Those who consider themselves "very or quite optimistic" make up 56.5%, compared to 8.4% who show themselves as a "quite or very pessimistic" person. Regarding society as a whole, 29% consider Spanish society to be "quite or very optimistic", compared to 9.8% who consider society to be "quite or very pessimistic". These and other data are collected in the barometer carried out from April 6 to 10 with 4,020 interviews.