La Ley de la Eutanasia entró en vigor en España en junio de 2021, después de aprobarse en el Congreso de los Diputados por amplia mayoría en marzo de ese mismo año. Unos meses antes de su aprobación, en el barómetro de enero se preguntó a la ciudadanía por esta ley (Enlace al Estudio 3307). Un 23,9% de los españoles aseguró estar “totalmente de acuerdo” y un 48,4% afirmó estar “de acuerdo”, por lo que el CIS pudo constatar que la ley contaba con un amplio respaldo en la sociedad. Solo el 15,1% dijo estar “en desacuerdo o totalmente en desacuerdo”. Enlace a gráfico

La obra Cambios sociales en tiempos de pandemia, publicada en 2022, se basa en 33 amplias investigaciones empíricas, con un conjunto de más de 115.000 entrevistas personales. Para su elaboración, se contó con la participación de 41 catedráticos e investigadores reputados en diferentes disciplinas. La monografía supuso un análisis inmediato de los cambios sociales provocados por la pandemia de la COVID-19 recogiendo los datos procedentes de las encuestas y estudios realizados por el CIS desde que eclosionó la pandemia.

La portada de una de nuestras monografías; la nº 19: Mecina. La cambiante estructura social de un pueblo de la Alpujarra, escrita por Pio Navarro Alcalá Zamora, ha sido reproducida en forma de fuente como homenaje a su autor en el municipio de la Alpujarra de la Sierra. La escultura se conoce como “Fuente Libro Don Pío’ y se inauguró en abril de 2022.

La portada de una de nuestras monografías; la nº 19: Mecina. La cambiante estructura social de un pueblo de la Alpujarra, escrita por Pio Navarro Alcalá Zamora, ha sido reproducida en forma de fuente como homenaje a su autor en el municipio de la Alpujarra de la Sierra. La escultura se conoce como “Fuente Libro Don Pío’ y se inauguró en abril de 2022.

The study 3445 'Barómetro de 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 study 3445 'Barómetro de 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 the pre-election survey for the elections that are going to be held in the Basque Country on April 21. This study reveals that the PNV would win the elections with 36.1% of the votes and would obtain between 30 and 31 seats. EH Bildu would be the second political force with 33% and would obtain between 28 and 29, the PSE would reach 13.1% and between 10 and 11 seats. The PP would be the fourth force in the Basque parliament with 7.7% support and would have between 5 and 6 seats. Adding 3.7% could have between 0 and 2 seats, Podemos would get 2.5% of the votes and could stay between 0 and 1 seat and Vox, with a 1.9% vote estimate, between 0 and 1. 41.4% 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 57.6% claim to have “little or no” interest in the topic. When voting 73.7% indicate that they will take more into account the issues specific to the Basque Country than the general issues that affect Spain, with 19% saying that they will think first about the main issues of the country. And 5.7% think about both community and country issues. Furthermore, 70.9% assure that in these elections they will give more importance to the political party when voting, 17.1% to the candidate, and 3.6% affirm both. Fidelity and voting decision 29.7% of Basques affirm that they always vote for the same party, 24.7% “usually” always vote for the same party and 40.5%, depending on what suits them most at that moment, vote for a party or another, or they do not vote. 54.8% assure that they decide their vote long before the start of the electoral campaign, 11% do so at the beginning of the campaign, 20.2% during the last week of the campaign, 4.9% during the day of reflection and 6.1% on the day of the elections. Furthermore, 1.2% are already clear that they will abstain. Young people between 25 and 34 years old (8.8%) and those between 18 and 24 years old (8.5%) are those with the highest percentages among those who decide their vote on the day of reflection. And people between 35 and 44 years old (8.6%) and those between 45 and 54 years old (8%) are the ones who decide most on election day. Management of the Basque Government 51% of Basques affirm that the PNV has done a “very good or good” job during the last four years at the head of the government. 8.5% think it has been average and 38.5% say it has been “bad or very bad.” Regarding the management of the rest of the parties, for 53.1% the work done by EH Bildu has been “very good or good”, for 39.9% the work of the PSE has been “very good or good”, the 23.7% support the management of Elkarrekin Podemos-IU and for 9.6% the management of PP-Ciudadanos has been “very good or good.” For 52.6% of Basques, EH Bildu is the party that “best defends the Basque identity, culture and language”, 44.6% believe that the PNV is “the one that best defends the interests of the Basque Country”, and 47.6% indicate that the party “most capable of governing the Basque Country” is the PNV. Candidate evaluation The EH Bildu candidate, Pello Otxandiano, is the best rated with 5.64, in second place is the PNV candidate, Imanol Pradales, with 5.48. In third position is the PSE candidate, Eneko Andueza, with 4.66 and is followed by the Podemos candidate, Miran Gorratxategi, with 4.59. The candidate that the Basques believe is most prepared to solve Euskadi's problems is Pradales with 28.8%, followed by Otxandiano with 21.3% and Andueza with 5.5%. Preference as Lehendakari and as President of the Government 30.4% want Imanol Pradales to be the Lehendakari of the Basque Country after the regional elections, 26.1% want him to be Otxandiano and 8.2% want the PSE candidate, Eneko Andueza. 4% point to the PP candidate, Javier de Andrés. As for who the Basques prefer as President of the Government of Spain at the moment, 43% prefer Pedro Sánchez. In second place, 9.6% point to Yolanda Díaz, and in third place to Alberto Núñez Feijóo, 9.1%. Main problems Regarding the main problems in Euskadi at the moment, 16.1% affirm that health (Osakidetza) is the main problem, followed by unemployment for 8.4% and in third place would be political problems in general 7.9% . They are closely followed by the economic crisis for 7.5% and housing is in fifth place for 7.3%. These and other data are collected in the pre-election survey carried out from March 18 to 22 with 4,998 interviews.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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 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.

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.

The study 3450 'Barómetro de abril 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.