Flash Eurobarometer 115 (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 12 - Euro Members)

Attitude towards the introduction of the Euro in participating countries.

Topics: One´s state of knowledge on the introduction of the Euro; knowledge of the availability of the Euro; possible contact person for problems with the Euro; knowledge over period of validity of the old currency; preference for additional details of the amount of draft in the old currency at cash registers; knowledge of certain prices in Euros; knowledge on the direct usability of the new money from the day of introduction; knowledge on retailers´ obligation to return change in Euros only; assessment of inconvenience caused by the introduction of the Euro; fear of deceit and abuse after introduction of the Euro; improvement of confidence in retailers by means of seal of approval; confidence in public organisations when faced with problems with the Euro; assessment of the relief from international price comparisons due to introduction of the Euro; assessment of the development of the Euro to an international currency, similar to the U.S. dollar; expectation of economic growth within the Euro-countries; expectation of an approximation of the Euro-countries; assessment of the emergence of new jobs due to introduction of the Euro; expectations related to simplified shopping in other Euro-countries; elimination of exchange rated due to the Euro; simplified travelling within the EU; expectation of price stability due to the Euro in the Euro zone; evaluation of the advantages caused by the introduction of the Euro; concerns about the value of the Euro in proportion to the U.S. dollar; Personal and professional practical experience with the Euro; knowledge of the conversion rate into the old currency; increase in the sense of belonging to Europe due to the Euro.

Demography: Sex; age; age when finished full time education; professional position; party preference; region; degree of urbanisation.