Flash Eurobarometer 98/E (Euro Introduction Attitudes, Step 11 - Euro Members)

Attitudes towards the Euro and knowledge of its introduction.

Topics: Self-assessment on state of knowledge on the Euro; knowledge
of the introduction date and duration of the transitional phase in
which the old currency can still be used; preferred information source
behind Euro questions; practicality of dual pricing products;
memorisation of certain prices in Euros; knowledge test on the validity
of Euro notes and coins as well as of the obligation to accept change
in Euros; knowledge test on the EU-wide validity of all Euro coins and
fear of abuse and problems in the course of the introduction of the
Euro; assessment of select consequences of the introduction of the
Euro: Price comparison, equal meaning of the Euro with the dollar as an
international currency, economic growth, reduction of the developmental
differences between countries in the Euro zone, creation of job
vacancies, facilitated purchasing in other countries with the Euro
currency, elimination of exchange fees, simplified travelling within
the European Union, price stability, personal advantages; concern about
the value of the Euro compared to the dollar; personal and professional
experience with the Euro; knowledge of the exchange rate of the Euro
into national currency; expected changes of one’s personal identity as
a European due to the introduction of the Euro.

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