CIS - Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas

• The Socialists would achieve 32.7% of the votes, according to the September barometer, followed by the PP, which reaches 23.7%.
• Abascal (17.3%) is in second place as the preferred candidate for prime minister, surpassing Feijóo (15.5%).
• Housing remains the main problem in Spain for 30.4% of respondents.
• 75.1% say that a major state pact between all political forces is necessary to address climate change emergencies.
• Only 23.2% of respondents indicated that their bank branch has systems adapted to serve people over 65 years of age.

The CIS conducted its monthly survey with the usual questions about voting intentions, assessments of leaders, and other current issues such as this summer's forest fires and banking services, among others.

In September, the PSOE is expected to achieve an estimated 32.7% of the vote, while the Popular Party is projected to obtain 23.7%, VOX 17.3%, Sumar 7.9%, and Podemos 4.3%.

Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.23, followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.13; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.55; and Santiago Abascal with 2.93.

Regarding preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite for 39.8% of those surveyed, ahead by 22.5 points over Santiago Abascal (17.3%), Alberto Núñez Feijóo (15.5%), Yolanda Díaz (7.8%), and Isabel Díaz Ayuso (5.2%).

Banking procedures

72.5% of Spaniards admit to using an ATM to conduct banking transactions, another 72.5% use online banking or their bank's app, and 60.7% use a branch or bank office.
Among people who have never used online banking to carry out transactions, 61.8% prefer to go to the bank in person or call by phone and speak to an employee, 49.7% admit that they do not know how to use these services, 38.3% fear that their data will be stolen or that they may be victims of fraud, and 33.2% do not know how to use a mobile phone, computer or tablet to access online banking or the application.

Regarding the services offered by bank branches, 67.3% say that a branch employee accompanies them to the ATM if necessary, 23.2% say their bank branch has systems adapted to serve people over 65, 24.4% say their bank offers preferential service for people over 65, and 24.5% have had to change branches due to the closure of their previous branch.

Fires

65.1% of Spaniards admit they are very concerned about fires, 29.8% say they are quite concerned, and 4.8% say they are "little or not at all." Furthermore, 8.8% of those surveyed say they have been affected by the fires.
69% say they or someone in their family could be affected by fires in the future.

41.1% believe that the primary responsibility for preventing fires should remain with the autonomous communities; however, 37.9% believe they should be with the central government. Only 8.7% believe they should be with both.

75.1% say a broad state pact between all political forces is necessary to address climate change emergencies.

Problems in Spain

The main problem currently facing Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (30.4%), followed by immigration, which is the main problem for 20.7%, and problems related to the quality of employment, which is the main problem for 17.1%.

When asked about the problems that personally affect respondents, the economic crisis and economic problems are in first place for 24%, housing (23.1%) and healthcare in third place for 19.4%.
Economic situation

65.3% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 21.2% who say it is bad or very bad.

When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 33.5% consider it very good or good, compared to 55% who say it is very bad or bad.

These and other data are collected in the barometer conducted from September 1 to 6 with 4,122 interviews.

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