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- 18 MAR 2026
This month's barometer, which asks about the usual questions such as voting intentions and leader ratings, also asks respondents about the situation in the Middle East, the actions of the United States, and legislation on combustion engine cars and their use in the European Union. Vote estimation and leader evaluation According to the March barometer, the PSOE would now obtain 31.8% of votes, the PP would remain at 23.2%, VOX at 16.6%, SUMAR at 7.1% and Podemos at 2.9%. Pedro Sánchez is the highest-rated political leader with an average score of 4.43; followed by Yolanda Díaz with 4.23; Alberto Núñez Feijóo with 3.60; and Santiago Abascal with 2.99. Pedro Sánchez is the favorite as Prime Minister for 40.3% of those surveyed who give their opinion, taking a 24.9 point advantage over Alberto Núñez Feijóo who is the favorite for 15.4% and returns to second position ahead of Santiago Abascal, who is the favorite for 14.8%, Gabriel Rufián climbs positions and is now the favorite for 9.1%. USA and Israel In response to the recent bombings by Israel and the United States in Iran and the latter's response, 64.3% of Spaniards say they are "very or quite worried", 17.1% "somewhat worried", and 15.4% "not very or not at all worried". Furthermore, 69.2% say that the actions of the United States and Israel provoke “a great deal or quite a bit of rejection” in them, while 24.5% say “little or no rejection.” On the other hand, a large majority—85.4%—believe that this situation puts international peace at risk. European policies for the automobile 46.8% of those surveyed said they “strongly or somewhat agree” with the European Commission’s decision to allow the sale of combustion engine cars after 2035, compared to 38.3% who “did not agree or disagree at all”. Among Spaniards who own a car, 40.9% have a diesel, 30.3% have a petrol, 9.9% say they have a hybrid, and only 2% own an electric car. 85% of people who own a diesel or gasoline car say they don't plan to switch to an electric vehicle in the next 5 years. Only 12.2% plan to do so. Among the small percentage who plan to change their car, 51% say they will do so for "environmental reasons", 21.8% for "fuel and energy savings", and 8.5% for "mobility benefits: access to low emission zones or free parking". Furthermore, it is noteworthy that 92.7% of users who own diesel or petrol vehicles say they are "very or quite satisfied" with their car. There is also great satisfaction among those who own a hybrid or electric car, with 92.1% saying they are "very or quite satisfied". Problems in Spain According to those surveyed, Spain's main problem is housing (43.5%), half a point higher than last month, followed by the economic crisis and economic problems (22.5%), and problems related to the quality of employment (18.3%). The problems that Spaniards consider to affect them most personally are the economic crisis and economic problems (29.9%), housing (27.8%), and health (19.6%). Personal and general economic situation 65.8% of Spaniards consider their current personal economic situation to be “very good or good,” compared to 24.9% who say it is “bad or very bad.” Regarding the overall economic situation in Spain, 38.4% consider it “good or very good,” compared to 54% who consider it “bad or very bad.” Those who consider themselves "very or quite optimistic" make up 56.5%, compared to 8.4% who show themselves as a "quite or very pessimistic" person. Regarding society as a whole, 27.2% consider that society is "quite or very optimistic", compared to 31.2% who consider that Spanish society is "quite or very pessimistic". These and other data are collected in the barometer carried out from March 2 to 6 with 4,016 interviews.
- 19 MAR 2026
The CIS presents "Spain 2025: Structure and Social Change" at the Ateneo de Madrid. The president of the CIS and co-editor of the work, José Félix Tezanos, will moderate the event, which will include presentations by Professor of Sociology and co-editor Constanza Tobío, and one of the authors, Professor of Economic History Carles Manera. During the event, participants will discuss the different volumes and subjects of this work, which analyzes the structure and evolution of Spanish society during the first quarter of the 21st century. The event will also be attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños, who will be in charge of closing the event. This work is based on extensive empirical data and is the result of the collaboration of 143 professors of sociology, political science, and economics. It provides analyses and data on various social trends in different areas of Spanish society. The five volumes continue the research and analysis work that the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) has been developing uninterruptedly in recent years. To attend the event, you can register here: http://t.ly/gc6Kr
- 26 APR 2023
The CIS presents "Spain 2025: Structure and Social Change" at the Ateneo de Madrid. The president of the CIS and co-editor of the work, José Félix Tezanos, will moderate the event, which will include presentations by Professor of Sociology and co-editor Constanza Tobío, and one of the authors, Professor of Economic History Carles Manera. During the event, participants will discuss the different volumes and subjects of this work, which analyzes the structure and evolution of Spanish society during the first quarter of the 21st century. The event will also be attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños, who will be in charge of closing the event. This work is based on extensive empirical data and is the result of the collaboration of 143 professors of sociology, political science, and economics. It provides analyses and data on various social trends in different areas of Spanish society. The five volumes continue the research and analysis work that the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) has been developing uninterruptedly in recent years. To attend the event, you can register here: http://t.ly/gc6Kr
- 26 APR 2023
The CIS presents "Spain 2025: Structure and Social Change" at the Ateneo de Madrid. The president of the CIS and co-editor of the work, José Félix Tezanos, will moderate the event, which will include presentations by Professor of Sociology and co-editor Constanza Tobío, and one of the authors, Professor of Economic History Carles Manera. During the event, participants will discuss the different volumes and subjects of this work, which analyzes the structure and evolution of Spanish society during the first quarter of the 21st century. The event will also be attended by the Minister of the Presidency, Félix Bolaños, who will be in charge of closing the event. This work is based on extensive empirical data and is the result of the collaboration of 143 professors of sociology, political science, and economics. It provides analyses and data on various social trends in different areas of Spanish society. The five volumes continue the research and analysis work that the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS) has been developing uninterruptedly in recent years. To attend the event, you can register here: http://t.ly/gc6Kr
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