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The Resolution of the Undersecretariat of Science, Innovation and Universities is published, approving the final lists of candidates admitted and excluded from the open-access selection process for Scientific Research Personnel in Public Research Organizations, convened by Resolution of April 8, 2024, as well as the final list of those admitted. You can consult the Resolution here , and the final list of those admitted and excluded here .

The study 3468 'Barómetro de julio 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 study 3434 'Estudio internacional sobre comportamiento electoral (CSES-6)' 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.

After studying law and political science in Spain, he trained as a sociologist at the University of Chicago, where he was an assistant professor. Upon his return to Spain, he presented his doctoral thesis, "The Spanish Family in Transition," which received an extraordinary award. In 1962, he won the Chair of Sociology at the University of Barcelona, and in 1967, he also won the Chair previously held by Enrique Gómez Arboleya at the Faculty of Political, Economic, and Commercial Sciences in Madrid. He headed the Department of Sociology from 1971, promoting the creation of the first Faculty of Sociology, serving as Dean from 1977 to 1980. He was one of the founding promoters of the Institute of Public Opinion (the predecessor of the CIS), of which he was CEO of the Governing Council (since 1963) and Director from 1967 to 1971. In 1979, he was elected to the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, and from 2003 to 2010, he served as president of the Institute of Spain. He directed the UNESCO Dictionary of Social Sciences, an institution for which he chaired the Spanish Commission for Cooperation, and was also the Spanish representative on the United Nations Commission on Population. Author of fifty books, manuals and reports on Sociology, he directed the liberal political weekly El Europeo during the last years of Franco's regime and the beginnings of the Democratic Transition, also promoting and directing various academic Sociology journals (the Journal of Social Studies, the International Journal of Sociology, the Spanish Journal of Public Opinion, Annals of Sociology, etc.). The Department of Sociology, which he directed for three decades, was a paradigmatic example of a breeding ground institution, from which emerged not only the main impetus for the creation of the first Spanish Faculty of Sociology, but also more than twenty professors of Sociology, four ministers at different stages of Spanish political life, and a good number of senior officials and leaders of various political parties and academic institutions. The seeds you planted will live on. Rest in peace.

The CIS conducted a survey on public opinion and fiscal policy, asking respondents about issues such as their assessment of the functioning of public services, taxes, and tax fraud, among other topics. Taxes and tax fraud 88.9% of Spaniards believe that there is "a lot or quite a lot" of tax fraud in our country, and 81.7% believe that cheating the Treasury on tax returns "is cheating the rest of the citizens." Regarding tax pressure, 36.7% believe that more taxes are paid in Spain than in Europe, while 31.2% believe the opposite, that more taxes are paid in Europe than in our country. 78.2% do not believe that those who have more pay more taxes, while 62.5% believe that Spaniards are little or not at all aware or responsible when it comes to paying taxes. Regarding the fight against tax fraud, 40.1% believe the Administration makes "many or quite a few" efforts to combat tax fraud, a percentage that coincides with those who believe the Administration makes few efforts in this area. Valuation of public services The study also asked respondents to assess the functioning of public services, and 60% rated the functioning of public transportation as "very or fairly" satisfactory; 52.2% rated citizen security as "very" or "fairly" satisfactory; 49.1% rated education as "fairly" satisfactory; and 45.9% rated healthcare as "very or fairly" satisfactory. The administration of justice was "very or fairly" satisfactory for 19.2% of respondents. Nearly 60% of Spaniards believe that "taxes are necessary for the State to provide public services," and 14.3% believe that "taxes are a means to better redistribute wealth in society." The various public administrations allocate the money we pay in taxes in Spain to fund public services and benefits, and those surveyed believe that "very few" resources are allocated to housing (80.1%), research in science and technology (79.9%), and the rural environment (73.7%). The State and the Economy 48.3% of Spaniards believe that "the State should intervene in economic life, but respect private initiative," 22.8% believe that "the State should not intervene in economic life, except to correct possible imbalances," while 18.2% believe that "the State should intervene in all economic life." Economic situation When asked about their personal financial situation, 70.7% of Spaniards say it is "good or very good"; 53.3% say the situation in their autonomous community is "good or very good," while when asked about the situation in Spain, it is "good or very good" for 38.5%. Aspects of life The study also asks about various aspects of Spaniards' lives and their level of satisfaction. On a scale of 0 to 10, where zero is "completely dissatisfied" and ten is "completely satisfied," "family life" is rated 8.57, health 7.67, social life 7.81, and standard of living 7.24. These and other data are collected in the survey conducted from July 5th to 11th with 4,005 interviewees.

The CIS has conducted its first survey on happiness and social values, in which 80.4% of Spaniards reported being happy, compared to 11.4% who said they were not. Additionally, 7.7% said their happiness "depends on" or "partly depends" on the circumstances. Of the people who do not consider themselves happy or who have stated that it “depends or in part” - a total of 19.1% - 21.8% say that “improving their own or their environment’s health” would help them to be happier, 21.4% say that “improving their own or their environment’s economic situation” would help them, and 16.6% say that “improving social, family and emotional relationships” would make them happy. Regarding those who claim to be happy, 25.2% say that “improving their own or their environment’s economic situation” would help them to be even happier, while 19.5% say that “improving their employment situation” would. 83% agree that “you can only be happy if the people around you are also happy,” compared to 12.8% who “strongly or somewhat disagree” with this statement. 89.6% of Spaniards say that "the most important thing in life is to be happy," compared to 8.4% who believe otherwise. Furthermore, 92.1% agree that "you should always respect the opinions of others, even if they are different from your own," and 95.9% agree that "everyone has the right to freely choose what they want to be and how they want to live." On a scale of 1 to 10, Spaniards give a high score (7.18) regarding living the best possible life. Furthermore, 52.3% say they find it “very easy or easy” to deal with the major problems that arise in their daily lives, while 41.3% say they find it “very difficult or difficult.” Social values 87.6% of those surveyed understand that “besides marriage there are many other acceptable ways to relate as a couple”, 54.9% believe that schools and institutes have less and less weight in the education of children and young people” compared to 39.6% who do not see it that way. 83.9% strongly or somewhat agree that the climate crisis is a real threat to human well-being and the health of the planet, while 14.2% believe it is not. 91.4% are in favor of “achieving full equality between men and women in all areas of life,” compared to 7.5% who oppose this statement. And 81.2% affirm that “democracy is preferable to any other form of government, always and under any circumstances,” compared to 15.2% who say they “strongly or somewhat disagree” with this statement. These and other data are collected in the study 'Happiness and social values' carried out from July 26 to 28 with 2,843 interviews.

On July 26, at 13:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Opinión pública y política fiscal (XLI)' 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 3461 'Índice de Confianza del Consumidor (ICC). Mayo 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 July 24, at 13:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Felicidad y valores sociales' 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.

On July 23, 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.

The seminar "Structure and Social Change in Contemporary Spain," organized by the CIS (National University of Madrid) and the UIMP (United Nations Institute of Public Education) has concluded after a week of presentations by various specialists and academics. The course concluded with presentations by Sociology professor Verónica Díaz, who spoke about young Spaniards and their future, and by Professor Óscar Iglesias, who spoke about old and new cultures in Spanish society. This Thursday's seminar focused on economics. Professor of Economic History Carles Manera spoke about the recent evolution of the Spanish economy in the wake of COVID-19. We were also joined by Professor of Economics Pedro Casares, who discussed the evolution and prospects of the Spanish economy within the European framework. Women also had a special focus at this seminar. CIS Research Director Silvia García Ramos focused her presentation on gender stereotypes in Spanish society. And Sociology Professor Carlota Solé spoke about immigrant women.

The president of the CIS, José Félix Tezanos, opened the seminar "Structure and Social Change in Contemporary Spain" with his presentation on trends in change and social inequalities in Spanish society. The Director of Publications and Research Promotion at the CIS, Rorsario H. Sánchez Morales, addressed poverty and social exclusion during the first day of the course. Finally, Emeritus Professor and National Sociology Prize winner Inés Alberdi spoke about the new forms and modes of interpersonal relationships in our country.

The summer course "Social Structure and Change in Contemporary Spain" begins next Monday. Its objective is to analyze the main dimensions that shape Spain's social structure, its evolution, and its international comparative perspective. To this end, the course will analyze: structural trends and changes in Spanish society, from poverty and social exclusion to the role of political parties and the changes taking place in voting behavior. The situation of women and feminism as a driving force for change will also be addressed; the values, ideologies, and beliefs existing in Spanish society; scientific culture in Spain; migration processes; the situation of young people and their future; and old and new cultures and mentalities in Spanish society. The conferences will attempt to unite the plurality and diversity of theoretical and methodological approaches to address the evolution of Spanish society. The president of the CIS, Jose Félix Tezanos, will open the course, which will also include experts such as Inés Alberdi, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the Carlos III University; Constanza Tobío, Professor of Sociology at the Carlos III University of Madrid; Rafael Pardo, Director of the BBVA Foundation and Professor of Sociology; Carles Manera, Professor of Economic History at the University of the Balearic Islands and Board Member of the Bank of Spain; and Antón Losada, journalist and Professor of Political Science at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Every summer, the UIMP programs and delivers high-profile academic courses in various disciplines and areas of knowledge at the Magdalena Palace and the Las Llamas Campus in Santander. In addition to their educational nature, their purpose is to promote encounters, reflection, and debate on topics at the forefront of knowledge, as well as interdisciplinary analysis of issues that concern the future of our societies. Check out the full course program on our website www.cis.es.

The CIS conducted its July poll, including the usual questions such as vote estimates and ministerial assessments. The PSOE would be the leading force with 32.9% of the vote, the PP would be at 30.2%, VOX at 12.2%, SUMAR at 6.6%, and Podemos at 4%. 69.9% of those who voted in the general elections on July 23, 2023, would vote for the same party or coalition they voted for in the next election. Another 15.7% say they would vote for a different party or coalition. Preferences over leaders Regarding the preference for Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez is the favorite with 26.5% of the votes, 13.5% prefer Alberto Núñez Feijóo, 6.8% prefer Santiago Abascal, and 4.7% prefer Yolanda Díaz. Among those surveyed, the gaps widen: 42.6% of those surveyed who gave their opinion prefer Pedro Sánchez as Prime Minister, 20.9 points ahead of Feijóo, whom 21.7% prefer. In third place is Santiago Abascal, with 10.9%, followed by Yolanda Ayuso, with 7.5%, and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, with 5.9%. Regarding the leaders' ratings, Pedro Sánchez received a 4.32, Núñez Feijóo a 4.04, Yolanda Díaz a 4.09, and Abascal a 2.88. Regarding the ministers' ratings, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo received the highest rating, with a 5.22, and Defense Minister Margarita Robles, with a 5.13, was the second highest. Global problems 64.1% of respondents say they pay "a lot or quite a lot" of attention to news coming out of other countries, while 33.3% say they pay "little or none." 36.7% of the population believes that "wars and armed conflicts" are the main problem today, "poverty and inequality between poor and rich countries" is the second problem for 34%, and the climate crisis for 11.2%. 64.8% say they are "very or quite concerned" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 18.1% say they are "somewhat concerned" and 16% "a little or not at all concerned." 65.5% say they are “very or quite concerned” about the war in the Middle East, 18.6% “somewhat concerned,” and 14.4% “a little or not at all concerned.” Furthermore, 76.8% believe that Spain should cooperate internationally to help less developed countries, compared to 18.9% who believe it should not. Addressing this issue, 66.2% believe the State should first guarantee "the well-being of the Spanish people and then that of other countries." However, 31% believe it should help these countries through projects. 70.9% of Spaniards are "very or quite a lot" concerned about the climate crisis. And 27.5% are "a little or not at all" concerned. Economic situation 65.4% of Spaniards consider their current personal financial situation to be very good or good, compared to 22.8% who say it is bad or very bad. When asked about Spain's overall economic situation, 35.9% consider it "very good or good" and 55.1% "very bad or bad." Regarding the three main problems affecting Spaniards, 27.7% say "the economic crisis and economic problems" are the most pressing, 16.6% say "healthcare," and 15.8% say problems related to the quality of employment. These and other data are collected in the July barometer, conducted from July 1 to 4 with 4,007 interviews. The complete data can be found on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es).

On July 12, at 1:00 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de julio 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 3465 'Postelectoral elecciones al Parlamento Europeo 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 study 3466 'Desigualdades y tendencias sociales' 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 July 9, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Postelectoral elecciones al Parlamento Europeo 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.

On July 5, at 12:30 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.

The study 3455 'Barómetro sanitario 2024 (primera oleada)' 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.