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The CIS pre-election survey on the Aragonese regional elections indicates that the PP is the party with the highest probability of votes, with 35.3%, the PSOE would obtain 26.7%, VOX would reach 15.1%, CHA 6.9%, IU-Movimiento SUMAR would get 5%, Podemos-AV 2.5% and Teruel Existe 2.2%. Regarding the distribution of seats, the PP would move within a range of 25 to 29 seats, the PSOE between 17 and 23, VOX would be between 10 and 13 seats, CHA could achieve between 3 and 5 seats, IU-Movimiento Sumar from 1 to 3, Podemos-AV would get one or none and Teruel Existe from 1 to 2 seats. Situation in Aragon 62.9% of Aragonese people say that the current situation in Aragon is “very good or good”, 26.7% say that it is “bad or very bad” and 9.5% think that it is “fair”. Compared to two and a half years ago, 36.9% think that the general situation in Aragon is the same, 31.1% say that it is “worse or much worse” and 30.3% say that it is “better or much better”. Main problems 22.1% think that housing is the main problem for the people of Aragon - well ahead of healthcare - which they mention as the second problem (13.8%), and the depopulation of rural Spain is in third place with 9.1%. Management of the Aragonese government 39.5% rate the management of the Aragon government as "very good or good", 36.7% as "fair", and 22.5% as "bad or very bad". Interest in the upcoming elections 48.2% of those surveyed say they are following the news and issues related to the Aragonese elections with "a lot or quite a bit of interest", while 49.8% say they are following them with "little or no interest". 63.6% say that when voting in the upcoming regional elections, the most important issues will be those specific to Aragon, while 26.5% say that general issues affecting Spain are what matters most to them. 8.5% say that both are equally important to them. Reasons or motives for voting Regarding the main reason or motive that motivates or influences their vote in these elections, 45.3% of Aragonese people indicate that it is "the party's ideas and proposals", 28.7% that "it has done a good job in the past", and 23.3% will vote to "try to prevent right-wing parties or candidates from winning". Political party for which he/she feels the most sympathy 25.2% of those surveyed who gave their opinion indicated that the political party they feel the most sympathy for is the PSOE, followed by the PP with 25%, the CHA with 9.2% and VOX in fourth position with 9%. Who do you think will win the elections and who would like to 74.9% of those surveyed believe the PP will win these elections. Regarding who they would like to see win, 32.2% say the PP, 25.4% the PSOE, 12.2% Vox, and 5.9% the CHA. Low voter loyalty 54.1% of Aragonese residents say they vote for one party or another, or don't vote at all, depending on what convinces them most at the time. 22.1% always vote for the same party, and 19.8% generally vote for the same party. Moment of the voting decision 53.3% of those surveyed decide which party or coalition they will vote for well before the start of the election campaign. 18.3% decide during the last week of the campaign. 13.5% at the beginning of the election campaign. 6.5% on election day itself. And 6% during the day of reflection, the day before the elections. The pre-election survey for Aragon was conducted from January 12th to 15th with a total sample of 3,313 interviews. The complete data is available to all interested parties on the CIS website.

On January 22nd, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Preelectoral elecciones autonómicas 2026. Comunidad autónoma de Aragón' 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.

According to the January 2026 Barometer of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), 68.4% of Spaniards surveyed say they feel very (25.1) or quite (43.3) worried about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 16.2% say they are "not very or not at all worried" compared to 12.9% who are "somewhat worried". Furthermore, 37.2% believe that the European Union should increase its financial support to Ukraine, 39% believe that support should continue as it has been, and 14% think that less should be provided. There is more consensus when it comes to the reconstruction of the conflict zones, with 76% of respondents approving of the use of Russian funds frozen in Europe to financially assist Ukraine, compared to 15.3% who are against it. Data from the CIS Barometer for January 2026, conducted from January 5 to 10 with 4,006 interviews

The CIS has conducted its monthly barometer with the usual questions on voting intentions, assessments of ministers and political leaders, and other current issues such as the situation in Venezuela after the arrest of Nicolás Maduro or Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Regarding the voting estimate for the month of January, the PSOE would obtain 31.7% of votes, the PP would remain at 23%, VOX at 17.7%, SUMAR at 7.2% and Podemos at 3.5%. Pedro Sánchez, the highest-rated leader Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.13; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 3.94; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.54; and Santiago Abascal with 2.74. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite to become Prime Minister for 38.7% of those surveyed, a 22.2-point lead over Santiago Abascal, who is preferred by 16.5% and comes in second place ahead of the PP leader. Alberto Núñez Feijóo is the favorite for 15.4%, Gabriel Rufián for 6.7%, Isabel Díaz Ayuso for 6.1%, and Yolanda Díaz for 4.9%. Evaluation of ministers Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, with an average rating of 5.27, is the highest-rated minister, followed by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, with a rating of 4.82. In third place is Pablo Bustinduy, Minister of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030, with a rating of 4.81. US military intervention in Venezuela Following the bombing and military intervention by the United States on January 3rd in Venezuela, 62.9% of those surveyed reported having “a lot or quite a bit of information” on the subject, with 68.3% of men and 57.6% of women reporting this figure. 32.8% stated they had “little or no information,” and only 1.7% indicated they had “fair” information. Regarding the feelings this news has provoked in Spaniards, 48.5% expressed "concern." In this respect, a significant difference exists between women (55.3%) and men (41.1%). Furthermore, when considering subjective social class identification, those from the "working class/laborers/proletariat" express greater concern (61.1%) than the rest, which in no case reaches 50%. The second most common feeling is “joy” at 21.3%, followed by “fear” at 17.2%, with a significant percentage difference between women expressing fear (23.1%) and men (10.9%). 50.3% of those surveyed think that Donald Trump has not acted correctly by intervening militarily in Venezuela, 28.6% believe that “partly yes and partly no” and only 13.6% say that “he has acted correctly”. Furthermore, 61.5% believe that Trump has endangered world peace with this intervention, with a significant difference between women (69.7%) and men (52.8%). 32.1% believe he has not endangered world peace. 71.8% agree that, with this military intervention and the arrest of Maduro and his wife, the United States has violated the Charter of the United Nations and international law, compared to 15.6% who think that it has not been violated. On the other hand, Spaniards believe that the initial reaction of the European Union has been “bad or very bad” (48.9%), 28.8% say that they have done “well or very well” and 5.4% that it has been average. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and war in the Middle East 68.4% of those surveyed feel “very or quite worried” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 16.2% say “little or not at all” and 12.9% are “somewhat worried”. Furthermore, 37.2% indicate that the European Union should provide more financial support to Ukraine, 39% believe that support should continue as it has been, and 14% think that Ukraine should be supported with less money. In contrast, there is more consensus on whether Russian funds frozen in Europe should be used to financially help Ukraine in its reconstruction, with 76.7% in favor and 15.3% against. This barometer also asked about the war in the Middle East. 57.2% of Spaniards feel “very or quite worried,” with this concern being greater among women (64%) than among men (50.1%). 22.8% say they are “not very or not at all” worried, and 17.6% say they feel “somewhat” worried. Problems in Spain The main problem currently existing in Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (42.6%), three points higher than the previous month, followed by the economic crisis, problems of an economic nature, which is the issue for 21.2%, and in third place the Government and specific parties or politicians (16.6%). The problems that affect people the most personally are the economic crisis (30.2%); housing for 28.2%, and health for 21.7%. Personal and general economic situation 64.4% of Spaniards consider their current personal economic situation to be “very good or good,” compared to 24.4% who say it is “bad or very bad.” Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 38.6% consider it “good or very good,” compared to 54% who consider it “bad or very bad.” Climate change 71% of those surveyed are currently “very or quite” concerned about climate change, while 27.1% say they are “not very or not at all” concerned. These and other data are collected in the barometer carried out from January 5 to 10 with 4,006 interviews.

On January 16, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de enero 2026' 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 study "Feelings and Behaviors towards Christmas" has asked Spaniards about the emotional reaction that this holiday period provokes. 84.9% of those surveyed say that these holidays are times to be with family, so 81.2% feel longing for those who are no longer with us. 44.4% believe that Christmas is defined by its commercial nature (in fact, 30.1% express their rejection of consumerism) and 36% associate it with religious sentiment. Decoration and leisure Regarding the distinctive elements that respondents choose to decorate their homes during this time, the Christmas tree stands out, set up by 77.7%, followed by the nativity scene, which is still placed by 50.4%, and 24% install a civil or secular Nativity scene. Regarding leisure and travel plans, 63.7% of those surveyed stated they would not be traveling for leisure at Christmas. Those who did travel opted for cultural trips, visiting museums and monuments (14.5%), followed by rural and natural areas (9.9%), snow sports (2.5%), and sun and beach destinations (2.5%).

The CIS (Spanish Centre for Sociological Research) has conducted a survey on Spaniards' attitudes and behaviors towards Christmas. Customs, travel, and what gifts to give are some of the questions included in this study. 87.6% of those surveyed stated that their most common activity during the Christmas season is "giving gifts to family or friends," 78.1% said they "play the Christmas or Epiphany lottery," and 77.7% indicated that "putting up a tree or other Christmas decorations" is what they usually do during this time. Conversely, 66.6% of Spaniards said they do not attend "religious Christmas celebrations," and 49.3% do not set up a "nativity scene" in their homes. Among the people who usually travel during those days, 39.9% say they take cultural trips such as visiting museums or monuments, 27.1% say they take trips to nature or rural areas, and 7% indicate that they travel to do snow sports. Christmas or Three Kings Day? 41.6% of Spaniards say that gifts are given in their homes on Three Kings' Day, compared to 17.6% who say it's at Christmas. 33.9% say that gifts are given in their homes on both holidays, and 5.9% of those surveyed say they don't give gifts on either occasion. 49% of those surveyed spend Christmas Eve at family members' homes, 47% at their own homes, and 1% with friends. Furthermore, 68.6% say they usually have dinner with other family members, 60.3% with their partner, and another 60.3% with their children. Christmas is… For 84.9% these holidays are of a family nature, 44.4% say they are commercial holidays and 36.1% say they are holidays of religious significance. 83.8% say that “getting closer to family” at this time of year makes them feel Christmas in a special way, 82.2% acknowledge that what they feel most about this time of year is “good feelings and generosity”, and 81.2% say that what they feel most is “longing for loved ones who are no longer here or are far away”. What Spaniards enjoy most about these holidays is the gatherings with family (62.8%), far above the children's excitement on Three Kings' Night (6.9%) and the atmosphere, joy, lights and decorations (4.6%). On the other side of the scale, what Spaniards like least about Christmas is consumerism (30.1%), followed by the hustle and bustle of people (14.6%) and remembering those who are no longer with us (5.9%). These and other data can be found in the study 'Feelings and behaviors towards Christmas' which was carried out from December 18 to 23 and has a sample of 3,022 interviews.

On January 9, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the study 'Sentimientos y comportamientos ante la Navidad' 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 provisional allocation of places and tuition assistance for the XXXIV Postgraduate Course for training specialists in applied social research and data analysis 2025-2026 is published.

The CIS has conducted its fifth survey on social trends, in which citizens are asked about issues such as equality, the automation of work, the role of the State in the lives of Spaniards, and the political and social future in 10 years, among other topics. 57.6% say they are “very or quite” interested in political issues, an upward trend of eight percentage points compared to 49.6% in 2021. 20.6% indicate they are “little or not at all” interested, confirming a downward trend from 23.4% in 2021. Finally, 21.5% say they are “somewhat” interested, also showing a downward trend from 26.6% in 2021. Regarding political decisions made during the last two years - such as voting, not voting, or expressing one opinion or another - 30.4% say that they have been most influenced by social media and the internet, 28.8% by television, 23.6% by the actions of a candidate or candidates, and 21.7% by a specific person in their family or friends. The role of the State in economic life 68.6% of those surveyed believe the State should intervene in the economy, while 24.3% disagree. 2.6% are unsure whether or not the State should intervene, and 1.9% say it depends on economic conditions. Among those who think that the State should intervene in economic life, 79.1% say that it should intervene “only in certain sectors of public interest and by setting general guidelines” and 17.9% say that it should “direct and plan all economic activity”. Promote equality 56.5% of those surveyed are in favor of “promoting equality and solidarity among people,” while 36.3% believe that “everyone should be allowed to reach their full potential through their own effort and hard work.” 6.1% favor “a balance between the two.” Compared to previous years, the percentage of people who believe it is necessary to promote equality has declined, falling from 62.7% in 2021. Conversely, the belief in the value of individual effort has increased, rising by 10.3 percentage points during this period, from 26% in 2021. Trust in organizations and institutions The Spanish Constitution is the one that generates the most confidence among those surveyed, scoring 6.40 out of 10, followed by the Constitutional Court with 5.02 and in third place is the justice system (4.90). Five years ago… 52.8% say they had more confidence in political parties five years ago than they do now, while 39.2% say their confidence remains the same. 37.8% say they had more confidence in the government before, while 48% say their confidence remains the same. 35.6% of Spaniards say they trusted the media more before, although 53.9% say their confidence remains the same. In 5 years… When asked about the future, 48.9% of respondents said they will trust political parties less than they do now, while 27.8% said they will trust them the same amount. Regarding the Spanish government, 37.4% indicated they will trust it less than they do now, 32.4% said they will trust it the same amount, and 19.8% said they will trust it more in five years than they do now. Basic social identities Spaniards tend to identify primarily with more generic areas and sectors, such as people of their own age and generation (42.8%) and those who share their hobbies, tastes, and fashions (28.6%). A second level of identification comes from those who share their profession and job (23%) and those who share their political views (22.8%). Social and economic changes 69% believe that there will be “many or quite a few” social and economic changes in the next 10 years, 27.4% say there will be “few or no changes,” and 1.2% say there will be “neither many nor few.” Of those who believe there will be changes, 39.6% think they will be “positive or very positive,” and 40.9% say they will be “negative or very negative.” Regarding the global influence of territories, 38.8% agree that the European Union will be less influential in 10 years, 77.2% believe that China will be much more influential than now, and 41% say that the United States will also be more influential than today. Regarding industrial robots and automated systems, 82.3% of respondents believe their use will increase significantly or considerably within the next 10 years. Only 14.7% believe their use will increase little or not at all. Furthermore, 55.1% of those surveyed believe that the use of robots will lead to increased unemployment, while 25.8% think it will have no impact on employment. Only 12% are certain they will create more jobs. 49% agree that the mobile phone is the object that most symbolizes the current era, followed by the laptop (32.5%) and in third place technology in general with 17.6%. Regarding the two biggest problems facing the world in the next 10 years, respondents said that wars would be the biggest problem at 24.2%, followed by hunger or lack of food at 19%. Our country in 10 years 71.6% believe there will be more women in positions of responsibility in ten years. 61.6% believe there will be more violence, and 46.7% believe there will be fewer people with religious beliefs. Regarding families, 79.4% believe there will be more loneliness and isolation, 64.4% predict more separations and divorces, and 68.5% say there will be fewer births. Regarding unemployment or lack of work, 70.4% believe there will be greater social and economic inequality than now, 52.7% predict increased crime, and 44.7% anticipate greater drug use. 83.7% are convinced that robots will replace workers, and 76.6% believe more people will be teleworking. Regarding inequalities between rich and poor countries, 64.4% of Spaniards believe that in 10 years there will be even more inequalities, and 69.2% say that more people will emigrate from poor countries to rich countries. These and other data can be found in the study 'Inequality and social trends' which was carried out from December 9 to 15 and has a sample of 4,031 interviews.  

On December 13, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Encuesta sobre tendencias sociales (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.

On December 22nd , 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 Ministry of Health and the Centre for Sociological Research have published the results of the third wave of the 2025 Health Barometer, which offers an updated snapshot of public opinion on the functioning of the public health system. The results show a general improvement in the positive perception of the functioning of public health services, especially at the levels of care most used by the population: emergency services, primary care, hospital consultations and hospitalization. Primary care remains the main point of access to the public healthcare system and one of the most highly valued by its users. According to data from the Barometer, 82.3% of the population has visited a primary care physician in the public system at least once in the past year. Among these users, the positive assessment of the care received reaches 80.1%, which represents a significant improvement compared to the 78.5% recorded in the second wave. This increase in satisfaction is partly explained by the trust and confidence conveyed by the healthcare staff. Nursing staff received an average score of 8.04 out of 10, and medical staff, 7.76, remaining the highest-rated aspects of the service. Furthermore, 16.8% of consultations were conducted by telephone, a method that continues to be highly popular. However, when considering the general population as a whole—including those who did not use the service during the past year (12.2%)—the overall assessment of the public healthcare system's performance decreases, reaching 5.89 out of 10, compared to 6.13 the previous year. This drop reflects a somewhat more critical perception among those who did not have direct contact with the system during this period. Waiting times Regarding waiting times in primary care, only 22% of people who visited their family doctor in the last year were seen on the same day or the day after requesting an appointment. The rest reported having to wait longer due to a lack of availability on previous dates. In these cases, the average waiting time was 9.78 days. Among those who experienced difficulties accessing a consultation —23.7% of the surveyed population—, 53.3% ended up resorting to an emergency service and 29.3% indicated that, when the assigned date arrived, they no longer needed the visit. During the past year, 50% of the surveyed population reported having used a public healthcare emergency service. Of these, 42.9% used primary care emergency services, 50.8% went to hospital emergency departments, and 6% used the 061/112 emergency services. Overall, these services were rated positively by 71% of those who used them. Hospital care 47.9% of the population has been seen by a specialist in the public healthcare system in the last twelve months. Positive assessments of specialist care reach 78.1%, slightly higher than the 77.8% recorded in the second wave. This is a key service for the diagnosis and monitoring of complex health problems. Among the elements most highly rated by the public are the trust conveyed by medical staff (7.64 points) and the information received about the state of health and the treatment (7.58), fundamental elements for clinical support and shared decision-making between patient and professional. Hospitalization Hospital inpatient care shows the most significant improvement compared to the previous year. 11.5% of the population has been admitted to a public hospital in the last twelve months, and 83.7% of those admitted rate the care they received positively—five points higher than in the second wave (78.4%). The care provided during hospitalization received the highest scores of all the levels of care analyzed: 8.21 points for nursing care and 8.18 for medical care. These data reflect the public's recognition of the work and commitment of hospital teams, even in contexts of high healthcare pressure. Twenty percent of those surveyed reported having private health insurance, either purchased by themselves or by a family member, while 11% have insurance provided by their employer. These figures reflect a slight change compared to the second wave of the study, in which the percentages were 21.6% and 10.1%, respectively. Despite having private health insurance, a large majority of these individuals expressed confidence in the public system for more complex situations. Specifically, 65.6% of those with health insurance stated that, in the event of a serious health problem, they would prefer to be treated in the public healthcare system, compared to 61.4% who expressed this preference in the previous survey. Diagnostic tests For the first time, the Health Barometer has collected specific information on diagnostic testing for new health problems, as well as the time elapsed between the medical recommendation and the test being performed. According to the results of the third wave in 2025, 20% of the population aged 18 and over reported having undergone an ultrasound scan in the last 12 months. This is followed by CT scans (16.5%), MRI scans (15.3%), and colonoscopies (5.1%). This data provides a more detailed view of access to and response times for diagnostic imaging and digestive endoscopy. Regarding waiting times, it was observed that more than half of the tests were performed within one month of the medical order in the case of ultrasounds (55.6%), CT scans (52.7%), and MRIs (50.7%). In contrast, colonoscopies had a lower percentage of procedures performed within that timeframe (39.4%) and the longest average waiting time recorded, at 109.8 days. MRIs, with an average wait of over 90 days, and CT scans, at 64.32 days, had the shortest average waiting times among the tests analyzed. You can consult the complete data on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communications telephone number is 91 580 76 25.      

On December 17, starting at 11:00 a.m., the study ‘Barómetro Sanitario 2025 (3ª oleada)' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (www.cis.es). You will be able to access this study from the CIS website through the "Studies Catalog". For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

The CIS has conducted its monthly barometer with the usual questions on voting intentions, leader ratings, and other current issues such as racism, climate change, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the war in the Middle East. In December, the PSOE would obtain 31.4% of the vote, the PP would get 22.4%, VOX 17.6%, SUMAR 7.8%, and Podemos 4.1%. Catalan Alliance appears with an estimated 0.5% of the vote. Pedro Sánchez, the highest-rated leader Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.08; followed by Yolanda Díaz with a 4.01; Alberto Núñez Feijóo gets a score of 3.39; and Santiago Abascal reaches 2.90. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite to become Prime Minister for 36.8% of those surveyed, a 20-point lead over Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who is favored by 16.8% and is ahead of the VOX leader this month. Abascal is the preferred candidate for 15.1%, Gabriel Rufián for 8.2%, and Yolanda Díaz for 6.6%. Racism On a racism scale from 0 (not at all racist) to 10 (very racist), Spaniards score an average of 1.78. When asked to place Spanish society as a whole on the same scale, the average score is 5.24. 82.9% say they have not witnessed or been involved in any violent situation or aggression against a person due to their ethnic origin, race, or religion in recent months. 13% acknowledge having witnessed such an incident "on occasion." And 3.8% say "often." However, 35.4% recall having “often” seen content on social media expressing offensive or violent ideas against people based on their ethnicity, race, or religion. 30.7% say they have seen it “once,” and 24.7% say they have never seen it. These percentages are higher among younger people, where 46.3% of those aged 18 to 24 and 47.4% of those aged 25 to 34 have “often” seen content on social media expressing offensive or violent ideas based on their ethnicity, race, or religion. Regarding everyday situations involving people of a different race, ethnicity, or religion, on a scale of 0 (not at all) to 10 (very much), Spaniards don't mind if one of those people lived in their building or neighborhood (average 1.62), was their boss at work (1.75), or was their children's teacher (1.94). Younger people show even lower averages. Those aged 18 to 24 don't mind if one of those people lived in their building or neighborhood (0.98), was their boss at work (1.07), or was elected mayor of their municipality (2.09). Climate change, Russian invasion of Ukraine and war in the Middle East 71.8% of those surveyed are currently “very or quite” concerned about climate change, while 26.7% say they are “not very or not at all” concerned. Regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 63.5% say they are “very or quite” concerned, 15% “somewhat” concerned, and 20.3% “not very or not at all” concerned. Furthermore, 61.3% are “very or quite” concerned about the war in the Middle East; 17.1% say they are “somewhat” concerned, and 20.6% are “not very or not at all” concerned. Problems in Spain The main problem currently existing in Spain, according to those surveyed, is housing (39.9%), followed by the economic crisis, which is the main problem for 21.8%, and in third place, political problems in general (19.1%). The problems that affect people the most personally are the economic crisis (30.7%); housing for 27.9%, and health for 21.5%. Personal and general economic situation 63.2% of Spaniards consider their current personal economic situation to be “very good or good,” compared to 26.9% who say it is “bad or very bad.” Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 33.3% consider it “good or very good,” compared to 59.3% who consider it “bad or very bad.” These and other data are collected in the barometer carried out from December 1 to 5 with 4,028 interviews.  

On December 12, at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the 'Barómetro de diciembre 2025' 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 provisional list of those admitted and excluded to the call for the XXXIV Postgraduate Course 2026 is published and a period of ten days is opened for corrections.

Students from the Faculty of Journalism at the University of Valladolid visited the CIS (Center for Sociological Research) this Monday. The students toured the facilities and the different departments within the institution, and learned firsthand how surveys and qualitative studies are conducted today. They also visited the permanent exhibition at the CIS for the 60th anniversary of the institution, which includes highly relevant studies on topics that have had a major impact on society, such as abortion and same-sex marriage.  

On December 2nd, 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.

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