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Madrid, June 15, 2023. On June 16 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of June will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www. cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

The ICC rebounds in May to 81.5 points The Consumer Confidence Index improves 8.5 points compared to April. All indicators are rising and the assessment index for the current situation stands at 71.5 points, almost 9 points more than last month. The assessment of future expectations reaches 91.5 points this month. Madrid, June 7, 2023 . Consumer confidence strengthens in May and rises to 81.5 points, which represents an improvement of 8.5 points compared to last month, according to the CCI carried out by the CIS every month. This increase in the index is due to the positive evolution of its two components: the assessment of the current situation grows 8.7 points compared to the month of April and the assessment of future expectations improves 8.4 points in the last month. Regarding the annual evolution, it rises 5.5 points compared to May 2022, when the CCI stood at 76 points. The assessment index of the current situation reached 71.5 points in May, with an increase of 8.7 points in relation to that obtained in April. This increase is due to the positive evolution of the evaluations of its three components: the evaluation of the current economic situation rises 12.6 points compared to last month, reaching 61.2 points, the evaluation of the situation of households grows 5 .5 points, reaching 73.7 points and the labor market assessment improves 8.1 points, reaching 79.7 points. The expectations index reaches 91.5 points this May, which represents an increase of 8.4 points compared to the month of April. This increase in the index is due to the positive evolution of all its components: the assessment of the evolution of the economy in the immediate future has an improvement of 10.3 points, reaching 84.2 points, the assessment of the future situation of households reaches 100 points, which represents an increase of 4.1 points compared to the month of April and expectations about the future of the labor market grow in this month of May to 90.2 points, gaining 10.7 points compared to the previous month. The CIS ICC data are based on a representative sample of the Spanish population of 2,838 interviews carried out between May 12 and 23. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Madrid, June 6, 2023. On June 7 , at 12:30 p.m., the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (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.

Almost 70% of Spaniards show great interest in science and technology. According to the survey on science and technology carried out by the CIS, the topics of non-polluting energy and biotechnology are what interest citizens the most. Regarding the dangers that technological advances can bring, 50.3% believe that artificial intelligence could be a problem. Madrid, June 1, 2023 . The Center for Sociological Research has carried out a survey on the perception that Spaniards have of science and technology. 68.9% of those surveyed say they are "very interested" or "fairly interested" in these topics. And, specifically, what interests those surveyed most are the topics related to non-polluting energy , 79.5% say that they are "very interested" or "quite interested" in this topic, and in second place is biotechnology , since 55.4% assure that it generates a lot of interest. Furthermore, 86.5% of Spaniards find it very interesting or quite interesting to "understand the world, how it works and the whys of things" and 84.4% find it "reading the news about new scientific discoveries." When asking respondents why they believe it is useful to have knowledge about science and technology, they say - firstly - "to take care of health and prevent diseases in our daily lives", and "to take care of the environment" secondly. Regarding science, citizens believe that the greatest usefulness it provides is to "obtain knowledge" according to 92.9% and secondly to "solve problems" (79.3%). Regarding the dangers that technological advances may bring, 50.3% believe that artificial intelligence may become a problem and 46.8% believe that nuclear energy. Despite this, 95.2% of citizens believe that, thinking about the next 20 years, the development of science and technology will bring "many or quite a few benefits." And finally, when asking those surveyed whether they would be in favor or against the country's Government having to cut public spending on science and technology, 91.3% were against this measure. The data from this survey carried out between May 8 and 11, with a sample of 2,924 interviews, are available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Madrid, May 31, 2023. On June 1 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the 'Perception of Science and Technology' survey 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.

Madrid, May 22, 2023. Today, May 22 , starting at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of results of the CIS Flash Survey with municipal vote estimates at the national level (for the whole of Spain), will be available from 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.

The ICC improves 12.5 points in the last 6 months The Consumer Confidence Index stands at 73 points The Current Situation Index stands at 62.8 points The assessment of future expectations reaches 83.1 points this April Madrid, May 19, 2023 . Consumer confidence stands at 73 points in the month of April, which represents 5.5 points more than the figure for the month of March. This increase is due to the rise in two of its components: the assessment of the current situation and the assessment of future expectations. The ICC valuation reflects an improvement of 12.5 points in the last six months, since last November it stood at 60.5 points. The assessment index of the current situation reached 62.8 points in April, a figure that represents an increase of 8 points compared to the month of March. This increase is due to the evolution of the assessments of its three components: the assessment of the current economic situation rises 9.1 points compared to the month of March, standing at 48.6 points; the assessment of the situation of households that grows 6.5 points, reaching 68.2 points and the assessment of the labor market that improves 8.5 points, reaching 71.6 points. The expectations index reaches 83.1 points this April, which represents an increase of 3 points compared to the month of March. This increase is due to the positive evolution of all its components: the assessment of the evolution of the economy in the immediate future, which has an improvement of 5 points, reaching 73.9 points; the assessment of the future situation of households that reaches 95.9 points, which represents an increase of 3.1 points compared to the month of March and the expectations about the future of the labor market that grow in this month of April up to 79.5 points, gaining almost one point compared to the previous month. The CIS ICC data is based on a representative sample of 2,792 interviews conducted between April 27 and 29, 2023. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Madrid, May 18, 2023. On May 19 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (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.

67% of Spaniards claim to have a "good or very good" personal economic situation In the last CIS barometer from May, the main problems that Spaniards identify that affect them personally most at the moment are the economic crisis and those of an economic nature (43.6%), along with health (22.9%). . Pedro Sánchez continues to be the favorite to be President of the Government for 32.8%, followed by Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 23.8%. Drought or lack of rain is very or quite worrying to 89.2% of those surveyed. Madrid, May 17, 2023 . In the May barometer carried out by the CIS, citizens assure that they have a favorable economic situation . While 67% rate their personal economic situation as "good or very good" , 22.3% rate it as "bad or very bad". These data show that the percentage of people who affirm that their economic situation is good or very good has increased compared to the month of April , where it stood at 65.1%. Regarding the problems that personally affect Spaniards, "economic problems" occupy first place with 43.6%, followed by "health" , which has become an important problem for 22.9%. favorite president Regarding the preferences to be President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez continues to be the favorite for 32.8% of those surveyed, followed by Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 23.8%. Yolanda Díaz occupies third position and is preferred by 20.2%. Drought concern The lack of rain in recent months is a concern that has had a significant impact among those surveyed. Thus, 89.2% maintain that they are very or quite concerned about this situation. This concern has also changed the habits of 70% of those surveyed , so that they claim to have changed their habits and 78% use the shower instead of the bathroom and on the other hand, 42.5% make efficient use of the toilets. appliances that use water . 82.2% of Spaniards believe that the actions of human beings (industry, cars, gases, construction, consumption, etc.) are influencing this drought a lot/quite a bit. Decision to vote Another of the issues included in this May barometer is the decision-making of voters when exercising their right to vote. 54.2% indicate that they vote for one party or another or do not vote, depending on what suits them best at any given time . 22.2% generally tend to almost always vote for the same party. And 16.1% say they always vote for the same party. On the other hand, 22.4% decide which political party or coalition to vote for during the last week of the electoral campaign. 8.9% decide during the reflection day or on election day itself. Vote estimate Regarding the electoral estimation data, the PSOE is the first political force with 29.1% , the PP achieves 27.2%, SUMAR 12.3%, VOX 10.6%, Unidas Podemos 6 .1% and Ciudadanos would remain at 2.3% . The data from this survey carried out between May 3 and 8, with a sample of 4,030 interviews, are available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.

Madrid, May 16, 2023. On May 17 , at 1:00 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of May will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www. cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

The PSOE would be the most voted force in the municipal elections, according to the pre-election survey In the 8 main mayors of Spain in which the CIS has estimated the vote, all their mayors could revalidate their mandate The field work was carried out from April 10 to 26 and has a sample of 21,973 interviews Madrid, May 11, 2023 . The CIS has carried out a pre-election survey on the occasion of the municipal and regional elections on May 28. For this purpose, the center has had a large sample of 21,973 interviews that have been carried out from April 10 to 26 throughout Spain. The vote estimate for the municipal elections has been made based on the national total. The PSOE would manage to be the first force with 31.7%, the PP 27.3%, Podemos and its confluences would reach 7.9% and VOX would reach 6.8%. Big cities Regarding large municipalities, the CIS has estimated the vote and the interval of councilors for 8 Spanish cities. In the case of the mayor of Barcelona , En Comú Podem would be the party with the most votes with 24.8% and could have between 11 and 13 councilors. The PSC would be the second option for Barcelona residents and would achieve 22.5% and 10 to 12 councillors. Junts would be the third party with the most votes with 17.3% and could have 8 to 9 councilors, and Esquerra Republicana would obtain 13.2% and 6 to 7 councilors. In Bilbao the PNV would be the first force with 36.4% of the votes and would have 11 to 13 councilors. EH Bildu would obtain 19.7% of the votes and 5 to 7 councilors and the PSOE would be the third force with 17% of the votes and could have 5 to 6 councilors. As for the mayor of Madrid , the PP would obtain 38% of the votes and 21 to 25 councilors, Mas Madrid, which would be the second force, would have 26.7% and 13 to 18 councilors and the PSOE, with 16% of the votes, could have 8 to 11 councilors. In Seville the PSOE is the first party with 39.6% of the votes and could have 14 to 15 councilors. The PP would obtain 33% and 12 to 13 councilors and Con Andalucía would obtain 9.7% and 3 councilors. In Valencia , Compromís would be the first force with 30.4% and would obtain 11 to 12 councillors, the PP would remain at 29% with 10 councilors and the PSOE would be the third force with 19.5% and 7 councillors. In Valladolid , the PSOE is the first force with 37.6% and would have 11 to 12 councilors, the PP with 33.2%, would achieve 9 to 11 councilors and Valladolid Takes the Word would be the third force with 13, 6% of the votes. In Vigo it continues to be a socialist fiefdom with an absolute majority. The PSOE would achieve 65.6% of the votes and obtain 18 to 21 councilors. In Zaragoza the PP would be the first force with 36.4% and would obtain 12 to 14 councillors, the PSOE would obtain 26.9% and would have 9 to 10 councillors, and Zaragoza en Común and VOX would obtain similar results with 8 .6% of the votes. Autonomous communities In Aragon the PP could be the first force with 36.2% and achieve 24 to 28 seats, the PSOE would remain the second force with 31.1% of the votes (24 to 26 seats). Vox would manage to be the third force with 7.3% and Podemos Alianza Verde would remain at 6.4% of the votes. In Asturias, the PSOE reaches 36.7% of the votes, the PP 27.3% and in third position would be VOX with 9.1%. Podemos Asturies would achieve 8% of the votes. In the Balearic Islands the PSOE would be the first force with 31.5% and the PP would remain in second position with 26.1%. VOX would reach 13.6%, MÉS 10.8% and Unidas Podemos 7.4%. In the Canary Islands the PSOE would reach 33% of the votes, the PP would remain at 20% and Unidas Sí Podemos would be the third force with 9.8% of the votes. In Cantabria the PP would be the first option with 31.8% (12-13 seats), the PSOE would achieve the second option with 22.2% and 8 to 9 seats, and the PRC would remain as the third force with 19 .2% and 6 to 7 seats. In Castilla-La Mancha the PSOE would obtain a large victory with 47.2% of the votes (16 to 22 seats), the PP would remain at 28.1% and would have 9 to 11 seats. In Extremadura, the PSOE would also be the first force with 40.6% of the votes (28 to 29 seats) and the PP would obtain 35.9% and 24 to 26 seats. In the Community of Madrid the PP would be the first force with 45.2% of the votes and could have 61 to 70 councilors and Mas Madrid would be the second force with 21.4% of the votes and could obtain 29 to 70. 30 councilors. The PSOE would be the third force with 17.3% and would have 19 to 26 councilors. In Murcia the PP is the first force with 36.2% (17 to 18 seats), the PSOE second option with 30.5% (14 to 16 seats) and VOX would be the third force with 16.8% of the votes. votes. In Navarra, UPN would be the first option with 21.5% of the votes and would have 10 to 13 councillors, the PSOE would achieve 18.8% and 9 to 12 councillors, and Geroa Bai would be the third force with 16 .6% of the votes. In La Rioja, the PP would be the first force with 39.2% of the votes, the PSOE would be the second option with 36.8% and in third position would be Podemos and Izquierda Unida with 9.9%. In the Valencian Community the PP would be the first political force with 30.7% of the votes and could obtain 31 to 36 seats, the PSOE would remain at 29% and have 30 to 34 seats, and Compromís as the third force would achieve 18.5% of the votes. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25 / 664 470 083.