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The CIS has carried out the pre-election survey for the elections that will be held in Catalonia on May 12. The PSC-PSOE would be the first force and would achieve between 26.9% and 28.3%, ERC would obtain between 17.7% and 19.5% and Junts would reach between 16.3% and 18.1%. The Popular Party would be the fourth force with an estimate of 9.2% and 10.6%. VOX would remain between the estimated 6.3% and 7.5% in percentage of the vote. In Commons Add between 5.5% and 6.4%. The CUP with between 3.7% and 4.6%. And Aliança Catalana, between 2.6% and 3.4%. 44.4% of Catalans acknowledge that they are following the news and topics related to the upcoming elections with “a lot or quite a lot of interest”, compared to 54.5% who say they have “little or no interest”. When voting The issues specific to Catalonia will be the most important thing for 65% of Catalans when it comes to voting, while the issues specific to Spain will be what marks the decision of 26.5% of voters. 5.6% affirm that they will take into account both the problems of the country and those of the community. For Catalans, the political party is more important when voting in these elections (60.8%), than the candidate presented by the party (25.9%). 3.5% assure that they give the same importance to the party as to the candidate. And only 1.8% will give greater importance to the electoral program. Fidelity and voting decision 19% of Catalans affirm that they always vote for the same party, 25.3% that they generally “tend to” always vote for the same party and 51.2% according to “whatever suits them most at that moment” , they vote for one party or another, or they don't vote. 48% affirm that they decide their vote long before the start of the electoral campaign, 12.4% do so at the beginning of the campaign, 22% during the last week of the campaign, 7% during the day of reflection and a 7.2% on the same day of the elections. Furthermore, 1.5% are already clear that they will abstain. Furthermore, 72.3% of Catalans assure that they will go to vote “with complete certainty” on May 12. Management of the Catalan Government Regarding the management of ERC at the head of the government, 30.7% believe that it has been “very good or good”, compared to 58.9% who say that it has been “bad or very bad”. 7.8% think it's fair. As for the opposition, the best valued work is that of the PSC, since for 34% of Catalans it has been “very good or good”, as for that of Junts, only 17.2% consider that they have done a “very good or good” job. Regarding the opposition of En Comú Podem, 27.1% consider that they have done a “very good or good” job. And that of the PP has been “very good or good” for 14.8%. Regarding the political situation, 21.7% believe that it is now “better or much better” than 3 years ago, but 42.7% assure that it is worse. And 34.4% believe it is the same. Regarding the economic situation, only 17.6% say that it is “better or much better” than 3 years ago, 35.2% believe that it is “worse or much worse” and 37.8% say that it is equal. PSC, the party most capable of governing in Catalonia The PSC is the party “most capable of governing in Catalonia”, with a percentage of 26%. ERC is the party that “best defends the interests of Catalonia” for 22% of those surveyed. And the PSC is the one that “best represents the people's ideas” for 21.8%. amnesty law 37.6% of Catalans believe that the Amnesty Law has contributed to improving coexistence in Catalonia, 36.1% say that the situation remains the same and 23.8% believe that it has worsened. 46% say they “feel as Spanish as they do Catalan”, 21.8% say they “feel more Catalan than Spanish”, 17.3% feel “only Catalan” and 5.9% “only Spanish”. Candidate evaluation The PSOE candidate, Salvador Illa, is the best rated with 5.35 and is the only one who approves, in second place is the Esquerra candidate, Pere Aragonés, with 4.86. In third position is the En Comú Podem candidate, Jessica Albiach, with a 4.16. Below 4, is the Junts candidate, Carles Puigdemont, with 3.83. Illa once again heads the list as “the candidate most prepared to resolve the relevant issues in Catalonia”, according to 25.3% of respondents. And he is also the candidate who inspires the most confidence of all (23%). Preference as President 24.8% want Salvador Illa to be the President of the Generalitat after the regional elections, 17% want it to be Puigdemont and 14.6% want it to be the Esquerra candidate, Pere Aragonés. As for who Catalans prefer as president of the Spanish government at the moment, 42.6% prefer Pedro Sánchez. In second place, 11.5% point to Alberto Núñez Feijóo, and in third place to Yolanda Díaz with 8.6%. Main problems in Catalonia Independence is the main problem for 20.5% of those surveyed, followed by political problems in general for 16.5% and for 6.4% it is the economic crisis and rising prices. These and other data are collected in the pre-election survey carried out from April 11 to 22 with 8,905 interviews.

Report of April 23, 2024 from the Instructing Body, proposing the provisional resolution of the Sociological Research Center, which makes public the award of subsidies for training and research in matters of interest to the Body for the year 2024

On April 25, starting at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Preelectoral de Cataluña. Elecciones autonómicas 2024' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The study 3449 'Índice de Confianza del Consumidor (ICC). Marzo 2024' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.

The CIS has carried out a survey on the perception that Spaniards have of the European Union, and the interest it generates. 82.9% recognize that the decisions made within the European Union “affect us a lot or quite a lot”, compared to 15.9% who believe that “little or not at all”. 65.3% of Spaniards are very or quite interested in EU news, although 58.3% say they are “little or not at all informed” about matters related to the EU and 40.9% say they are “very or fairly informed.” About membership of the Union 63.9% believe that things would be worse for us economically if Spain were not within the European Union. Only 17.7% believe that we would be better off and 14.1% assure that we would be the same. Belonging to the EU is more beneficial for issues such as culture” (79.9%); “employment opportunities” (73.2%); for “opportunities to do business” (77.4%), and for Spain's weight in the world (76.5%). Regarding “prices of goods and consumption” 48.4% agree that being within the Union is more harmful. Measures to improve the EU Regarding the state of the European Union, 54.2% believe that “it needs some changes, but not radical ones”, 38.6% say that it “needs profound changes”, and only 4.1% that “it is fine”. how are you doing". For 47.2%, the most priority measure that the EU should take is “setting a European minimum wage.” Secondly, 47.1% believe that we must prioritize “advancing the social and political rights of European Union citizens.” And 30.7% indicate that the most important thing is to “strengthen the common foreign and security policy.” 87.1% say they are in favor of “a policy of common rights and obligations” in the European Union. 83.3% to reinforce the common European foreign policy. 80.7% affirm that it would be necessary to “contribute financially to finance a European welfare state.” And 63.5% are in favor of the creation of a common European army. Future of the European Union Regarding the future of the EU, 32.9% consider that “the economy and employment” is the most important thing, for 16.9% social protection and the welfare state, while for 15.7% Democracy, its values and the rule of law are important. Another fact reflected in the survey is that the last word on important decisions should always be with the member states (65.2%) and that the EU should have a true federal government that makes decisions (30.6%). Sense of belonging 53.9% say they feel like “a European and Spanish citizen at the same time”, 35.7% say “especially a Spanish citizen” and 4.6% “especially a European citizen”. 1.3% who say they are “citizens of the world”. Regarding the issues that Spaniards would like to be addressed by the European Parliament, 33.6% say “support for the economy and job creation”; 32.4% “the fight against poverty and social exclusion” and in third place “public health” for 31.4%. European Institutions The European Parliament is the one that citizens have heard about the most (94.3%), followed by the European Central Bank (92.6%), the European Commission is the best known to 84.8%, the Council of the European Union for 83.1% and the least known institution is the European Council (73.4%). Regarding the trust that these institutions deserve among Spaniards who know them, the European Parliament is the one they trust the most with a score of 5.94 out of 10, followed by the European Commission with a 5.88. Regarding the probability of going to vote on June 9 in the elections to the European Parliament, 53.3% assure that they will do so “with all probability.” These and other data are found in the study 'Opinions and attitudes towards the European Union' which is available on our website (www.cis.es). The field work was carried out from April 9 to 13, with a sample of 3,750 interviews. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The study 3451 'Campaña de las elecciones autonómicas del País Vasco 2024'' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.

On April 23, starting at 13:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Opiniones y actitudes ante la Unión Europea' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The study 3448 'Preelectoral del País Vasco. Elecciones autonómicas 2024' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.

La confianza del consumidor se sitúa en 82,5 puntos, lo que representa 4,1 puntos más que el dato del mes anterior. Este aumento del índice se debe a la evolución de sus dos componentes: por un lado, la valoración de la situación actual sube 5,3 puntos y, por otro, la valoración de las expectativas crece 2,8 puntos, respecto al mes de febrero. En cuando al índice de valoración de la situación actual alcanza este mes 76 puntos, con un crecimiento de 5,3 puntos en relación con el obtenido en febrero. Esto supone una subida reflejo de la evolución de sus tres componentes: la valoración de la situación económica actual sube 8,2 puntos respecto al mes de febrero, situándose en 64,6 puntos; mientras que la valoración de la situación de los hogares crece 2,6 puntos, alcanzando los 84,4 puntos y la valoración del mercado de trabajo llega a 78,9 puntos, 5,1 puntos más que el mes anterior. El Índice de Expectativas alcanza este mes de marzo los 89,1 puntos, un resultado 2,8 puntos mayor que los 86,3 puntos registrados en el mes de febrero. Este resultado se debe a la evolución de sus tres componentes: la valoración de la evolución de la economía en el futuro con 80 puntos, la valoración de la futura situación de los hogares presenta una ligera subida de 0,9 puntos, alcanzando los 103,6 puntos y las expectativas sobre el futuro del mercado de trabajo aumentan 3,1 puntos, situándose este mes de marzo en los 83,6 puntos. Los datos del ICC del CIS se basan en una muestra representativa de la población española de 3.024 entrevistas realizadas entre el 25 al 27 de marzo.  

On April 16, at 13:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the ICC (Índice de Confianza del Consumidor) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

El viernes 12 de abril, estudiantes del Máster de Consumo y Comercio y Aula Laboratorio de Teatro Social, de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, en una visita organizada por la Profesora Dra. María José Díaz Santiago, de la Unidad Departamental de Sociología Aplicada, de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, estuvieron visitando las instalaciones del CIS y conociendo la Exposición del 60 Aniversario del CIS. También recibimos la visita de una delegación de 31 estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. La mayor parte de los alumnos son del cuarto año del doble grado de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología de la Universidad Carlos III.   

El CIS ha realizado el barómetro mensual con las cuestiones habituales como la estimación de voto, los problemas que afectan a los españoles, los conflictos internacionales o la Unión Europea, entre otras cuestiones. Estimación de voto y preferencia de presidente de gobierno El Partido Popular lograría este mes el 33,5% de los votos, seguido del PSOE, con el 32,5%. En tercer lugar, se situaría VOX con el 10,1% y SUMAR obtendría el 8,2% de los votos. Podemos alcanzaría un 3,1%. Pedro Sánchez es el preferido como presidente del Gobierno para el 25,3% de los españoles, a 8,7 puntos de Alberto Núñez Feijóo, que lo es para el 16,6%. Yolanda Díaz es la favorita para el 6,5%, Santiago Abascal para el 6,4% e Isabel Díaz Ayuso para el 5,6%. Sobre los encuestados definidos las distancias aumentan: Un 38,9% de los encuestados que dan su opinión prefieren a Pedro Sánchez como presidente del Gobierno, sacando 13,4 puntos de ventaja a Feijóo, al que prefieren el 25,5%, con Yolanda Diaz en tercera posición con un 10%. En cuanto a la valoración de líderes, el presidente del gobierno Pedro Sánchez es el mejor valorado con un 4,22, seguido de Alberto Núñez Feijóo con un 4,14, Yolanda Díaz con un 4,07 y Santiago Abascal con un 2,81. Respecto a los ministros del Gobierno, la ministra de Defensa, Margarita Robles, es la mejor valorada con un 5,06, el ministro de Economía, Carlos Cuerpo, es el segundo mejor valorado con un 4,73 y en tercer lugar está el ministro de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2023, Pablo Bustinduy con un 4,66. La Unión Europea y conflictos internacionales El 81,2% de la población coincide en que las decisiones que se toman en Europa influyen “mucho o bastante” en la vida de los españoles. Un 13,2% cree que influyen poco y 2,9% nada. Además, para el 25,7% el PSOE es el partido que mejor defiende los intereses de España en la Unión Europea, seguido del Partido Popular (17,8%). Un 5,6% asegura que es VOX el partido que mejor defiende los intereses del país.   Sobre la guerra en Gaza, el 67% de los encuestados asegura que les preocupa “mucho o bastante”, un 15,4% dice que “poco o nada” y un 16,2% afirma estar “algo” preocupados. En cuanto a la invasión de Rusia a Ucrania, un 69,4% asegura que le preocupa “mucho o bastante”, a un 15,9% “poco o nada” y un 13,7% dice estar “algo” preocupado. El cambio climático preocupa “bastante o mucho” al 73,9%. Situación económica y principales problemas Aumentan las personas que aseguran que su situación económica personal es “muy buena o buena” llegando al 63,4%, frente 24,8% que dice que es “mala o muy mala” y un 11,1% que afirma que es regular. Los problemas que más afectan a los españoles de manera personal en estos momentos son la crisis económica y los de índole económica (36,7%), la sanidad que sube casi 3 puntos respecto al mes pasado (18,4%), los problemas relacionados con la calidad del empleo (16,6%) y el paro (13,2%) Estos y otros datos se encuentran recogidos en el barómetro mensual realizado del 1 al 4 de abril con 4.032 entrevistas.  

On April 11, at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de abril 2024' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The CIS has carried out the survey “Campaign for the autonomous elections of the Basque Country” in view of the elections that will be held on April 21. This study reveals a slight advantage for EH-Bildu (34.2%-35.1%), over the PNV, which would obtain between 32.6% and 33.5%. The PSOE would consolidate itself as the third force (13.3%-14.1%). The PP would be the fourth force in the Basque parliament with 6.7%-7%. Elkarrekin- Podemos would get between 3.1%-3.2% of the votes. Adding up, you would get between 3.1% and 3.6% and VOX would get between 2.7% and 3%. The Press, favorite for information The preferred medium for Basques to find out about party programs and candidates' proposals is the press in printed or digital format with 62.4%, followed by Television for 59.6%. Radio occupies third place, with 40.6% and in fourth place are social networks, which is the medium chosen by 37.6%. Regarding the monitoring of the campaign in the media, 37.8% say that it helps them “a lot or a lot” to see the differences that exist between some parties and others, 88.5% say that it helps them “a little or a lot” nothing” to change their voting decision and 65.1% acknowledge that it does not help them get to know the candidates better. 42.7% of Basques claim to be following with “a lot or quite a lot of interest” the news and topics related to the upcoming regional elections, while 56.6% claim to have “little or no” interest in the topic. When voting 71.8% say that in these elections they will give more importance to the political party when voting, 14.4% to the candidate, and 4.8% say both. Furthermore, 3.2% say that what matters most to them is the electoral program. Fidelity and voting decision 31.6% of Basques affirm that they always vote for the same party, 25.8% that they generally “tend to” always vote for the same party and 35.1% according to “whatever suits them best at that time”. moment”, they vote for one party or another, or they do not vote. 57.2% assure that they decide their vote long before the start of the electoral campaign, 10.6% do so at the beginning of the campaign, 16.9% during the last week of the campaign, 5.1% during the day of reflection and 6.9% on the day of the elections. Furthermore, 1.5% are already clear that they will abstain. Furthermore, 67.1% of those surveyed affirm that they have already decided on their vote for April 21, while 30.1% say that they still hesitate. Candidate evaluation The EH Bildu candidate, Pello Otxandiano, is the best rated with 5.51, in second place is the PNV candidate, Imanol Pradales, with 5.47. In third position is the PSE candidate, Eneko Andueza, with 4.70 and is followed by the Podemos candidate, Miran Gorratxategi, with 4.41. The candidate that Basques believe cares most about the problems of Euskadi is Otxandiano with 25.7%, followed by Pradales with 24.8% and Andueza with 5%. Preference as Lehendakari 29.8% of Basques would like EAJ-PNV to win the elections, followed by EH Bildu (29%) and PSE-EE-PSOE (11.2%). 28.2% want Imanol Pradales to be the Lehendakari of the Basque Country after the regional elections, 26.8% want him to be Otxandiano and 8.9% want him to be the PSE candidate, Eneko Andueza. 4% point to the PP candidate, Javier de Andrés. These and other data are collected in the pre-election survey carried out from March 18 to 22 with 4,998 interviews.

On April 10 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of the results of the study ' Campaign for the autonomous elections of the Basque Country 2024 ' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Sociological Research Center (www. cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25/664 470 083. This information can be used in part or in its entirety without the need to cite sources.

The CIS (Spanish National Statistics Institute) has conducted a new survey on "Sports Habits in Spain (V)," which asks citizens about what they do, whether they enjoy practicing sports, and their health and fitness, among other questions. With this study, the institution is resuming its previously conducted series on physical exercise in our country. 47.9% say they practice "one or more sports," while 34.9% say they "have practiced one, but no longer do," and 17.1% say they "don't practice any." 57.9% say they would like to improve their physical fitness, compared to 26.5% who say they are satisfied with their current condition. Only 14.9% are not overly concerned about their current fitness. Only 5.4% consider themselves to be in "excellent" physical shape, 36.6% say their fitness is "good," and 42.6% say it is "acceptable." In contrast, 14.8% say their fitness is between "poor and downright bad." State of health and happiness 82.5% say they feel "good or very good," and only 11.5% say they feel "bad or very bad." A further 5.5% said they felt "neither good nor bad." Regarding their own well-being, 86.5% say they feel "good or very good," and only 8.8% say they feel "bad or very bad." Regarding happiness in general terms, Spaniards pass with flying colors, giving themselves an average of 7.69 out of 10 as to whether or not they consider themselves happy. Habits and routines 66.2% say they usually go for a walk or stroll "with the goal of improving or maintaining their physical fitness," while 33.6% do not. Furthermore, 40.6% of Spaniards say they do so "every day or almost every day," 14.2% "two or three times a week," and 5.3% go for a walk on weekends. Regarding their daily work, 36.6% say they spend "most of the day sitting," 27.4% spend "walking, commuting frequently," and 23.8% "stand most of the time without exerting themselves." Only 9.5% perform "heavy work, requiring great physical effort." Sports practice Of those who currently practice sports, 33.3% say they do so "sometimes alone and sometimes in a group," 31.2% say they "mostly do it alone," and 20.8% say they do it "with a group of friends." The main reasons why they practice sports are: to improve or maintain their health (74.9%), followed by maintaining physical fitness (28.2%), thirdly, there is the option of having fun and passing the time (27.6%) and there is a 27.3% who say they do it because they like sports.  

The study 3446 'Postelectoral de Galicia. Elecciones autonómicas 2024' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.

On April 9, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Hábitos deportivos en España (V)' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The study 3444 'Índice de Confianza del Consumidor (ICC). Febrero 2024' is now available. They have at their disposal the microdata file, the marginal and crossing reports, and the technical documentation. You can access this study from the Study Catalog search engine or directly through the link indicated below.