Political Questions (September 1954)

Political attitudes and views about a European defense community.

Topics: Most important tasks of the Federal Government; comparison of
the success of the communist powers and the western powers; desired
political orientation of the FRG; participation of the FRG in the
defense of Western Europe in the framework an EVG (European Defense
Community); expected influence of the negative stand of France and the
unsuccessful EVG plans on the position of the western powers regarding
the communist powers and reunification of Germany; satisfaction with
Federal Chancellor Adenauer; attitude to England, France, Russia and
America; personal trips to the USA; knowledge of persons working for an
American employer; honorary activities and participation in meetings;
membership in a club, trade union or party; party preference.

Demography: age (classified); marital status; school education;
occupation; income; head of household; state.

Interviewer rating: social class and willingness of respondent to
cooperate; number of contact attempts; city size.