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Hungary: 2-8,2017 Poland: March 8-14,2017 : March 8-21,2017 Slovakia: March 8-22,2017 Hungary: Methodology • This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Hungary Zrt. • Data was collected from March 2 and March 8, 2017 through face-to-face interviews. • The total number of interviews was 1,000. • Sample size: Tot a l population (=1,000). • Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.25 percent with 95 percent confidence level. • The sample is comprised of Hungarian residents aged 18 years and older. • Regions included in the sample: ; Central ; ; ; ; Northern Great ; and . The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Inhabitants of poorly accessible, remote parts of the (comprising approximately 1% percent of population) were excluded from the sample. • The sample design was a three-stage random sample. • Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements (number of sampling points=103). • Stage Tw o : Secondary sampling unit— (selected randomly from the data base of the State Registration Office; based on stata allocation, random equal probability selection of addresses is performed). • Stage Three: Tertiary sampling unit—respondent (within randomly selected address, selection of respondent is done using quotas based on age and gender). • Figures in charts and tables not add to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers. 2 Poland: Methodology • This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Sp. z.o.o.

• Data was collected between March 8 and March 14, 2017 through face-to-face interviews.

• The total number of interviews was 1,020.

• Sample size: Total sample (n=1,000).

• Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.25 percent with 95 percent confidence level.

• The sample is comprised of Polish residents aged 18 years and older.

• Regions included in the sample: Central; South; East; Northwest; and Southwest. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.

• The sample design was a two-stage random sample.

• Stage One: Primary sampling unit— (principal units of the administrative divisions of Poland) selected with probability proportional to size.

• Stage Two: Secondary sampling unit—respondents (random equal probability selection of individuals; stratified by gender and age).

• Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.

*Note: The methodology used in the Poland survey employed less stringent guidelines in encouraging respondents to choose a specific answer. As a result, there is a higher incidence of “Don’t know” responses in the Poland survey. 3 Czech Republic: Methodology • This survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Czech Republic.

• Data was collected between March 8 and , 2017 through face-to-face interviews. • The total number of interviews was 1,016. • Sample size: Total population (n=1,016). • Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.29 percent with 95 percent confidence level. • The sample is comprised of Czech residents, aged 18 to 65 years. • Regions included in the sample: ; Central ; Southwest; Northwest; Northeast; Southeast; Central ; and Moravia Selezia. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.

• The sample design was a two stage random sample. • Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements. • Stage Two: Secondary sampling unit—respondent (selection of individuals using quotas by gender and age). • Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.

4 Slovakia: Methodology • The survey was conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute by Ipsos Slovakia.

• Data was collected between March 8 and March 22, 2017 through face-to-face interviews. • The total number of interviews was 1,024. • Sample size: Total population (n=1,024). • Margin of error: Plus or minus 3.23 percent with 95 percent confidence level. • The sample is comprised of Slovakian residents aged 18 to 65 years. • Regions included in the sample: ; Western Slovakia; Central Slovakia; and Eastern Slovakia. The sample includes both urban and rural inhabitants. Areas of the population excluded from the sample: none.

• The sample design was a two stage random sample. • Stage One: Primary sampling unit—settlements. • Stage Two: Secondary sampling units—respondents (selected individuals using gender and age). • Figures in charts and tables may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding error and/or multiple choice answers.

5 Opinions on the National and Regional Context Generally speaking, would you say that [your country] is heading…

Hungary 38% 12% 50%

Poland 31% 12% 57%

Czech 53% 2% 45% Republic

Slovakia 40% 0% 59%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

In the right direction Don't know In the wrong direction

7 What would you say is the single biggest problem facing [your country] today; that is, the one that you yourself are concerned about?* 28% 14% and social inequality 10% 17% 15% 6% Corruption 16% 19% 13% 13% and jobs 9% 16% 3% 17% Politics, internal politics 11% 6% 12% 10% Healthcare 2% 9% 3% 6% Economy 7% 5% 4% 1% control 8% 2% 2% 2% Social problems 6% 4% 4% 3% 3% 4% Hungary 1% 2% Crime 5% Poland 4% 1% Czech Republic 5% Work of the institutions, rule of 1% 0% Slovakia * Only answers with percentage great than or equal to 5 are presented. 8 What would you say is the single biggest problem facing [your country] today; that is, the one that you are most concerned about? (spontaneous answers)

Problem Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

Poverty and social inequality 28% 14% 10% 17% Corruption 15% 6% 16% 19% Unemployment and jobs 13% 13% 9% 16% Politics/Internal politics 3% 17% 11% 6% Healthcare 12% 10% 2% 9% Economy 3% 6% 7% 5% Immigration control 4% 1% 8% 2% Social problems 2% 2% 6% 4% Pensions 4% 3% 3% 4% Crime 1% 2% 5% 4% Terrorism 2% 2% 4% 3% /School system 3% 2% 1% 3% Problems affecting youth 4% 2% 1% 1% Work of the institutions/ 1% 5% 1% 0% Safety/Peace/Security 1% 2% 3% 1% Rise of extremism 1% 0% 2% 3% Taxes 1% 2% 2% 1% Nepotism 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% Fundamental rights 0% 1% 0% 1% Threats to the environment 1% 0% 1% 0% Labor rights 0% 0% 1% 0% Other 1% 3% 4% 2% Don’t know 4% * * See “Poland: Methodology,” Slide 3. 9 What is the single biggest problem facing today; that is, the one that you are most concerned about?

26% 18% Terrorism 20% 20% 18% 10% Immigration control 26% 12% 10% 8% Poverty and social inequality 5% 10% 4% 7% Safety/Peace/Security 7% 6% 4% 9% Politics/Internal politics 5% 6% 8% 4% Corruption 5% 7% 6% 1% Rise of extremism 7% 8% 3% 5% Economy 5% 7% 3% 6% Unemployment and jobs 4% 4% 4% Hungary 2% Crime 3% 5% Poland 3% 5% Czech Republic Healthcare 1% 3% Slovakia 10 * Only answers with percentage great than or equal to 5 are presented. What is the single biggest problem facing Europe today; that is, the one that you are most concerned about? (spontaneous answers)

Problem Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

Terrorism 26% 18% 20% 20% Immigration control 18% 10% 26% 12% Poverty and social inequality 10% 8% 5% 10% Safety/Peace/Security 4% 7% 7% 6% Politics/Internal politics 4% 9% 5% 6% Corruption 8% 4% 5% 7% Rise of extremism 6% 1% 7% 8% Economy 3% 5% 5% 7% Unemployment and jobs 3% 6% 4% 4% Crime 4% 2% 3% 5% Healthcare 3% 5% 1% 3% Social problems 2% 2% 3% 2% Pensions 2% 3% 1% 2% Taxes 1% 2% 1% 1% Work of the institutions/Rule of law 0% 3% 0% 0% Threats to the environment 2% 1% 1% 1% Education/School system 1% 1% 0% 1% Problems affecting youth 2% 0% 0% 1% Nepotism 0% 1% 1% 0% Fundamental rights 0% 1% 0% 0% Labor rights 0% 0% 0% Judiciary 1% 0% 0% Other 1% 2% 5% 3% Don’t know 9%* 11 What has the greatest likelihood of threatening our way of life and our children’s future?

28% Terrorism, extremism, and political 31% violence 33% 35% 34% Bankruptcy and the disappearance of health 19% and social security systems 13% 20% 19% 10% Migration and demographic change 24% 15% 6% 13% War/Expansion of the conflict in 9% 9% 9% Collapse of banks/Financial system/General 9% economic collapse 7% 10% 3% Loss of culture, values, and the way of life 8% we grew up with 12% 10% 1% 2% Other 1% Hungary 1% Poland Don’t know* 8% Czech Republic Slovakia

12 Do you think that today’s of young people has a good future in [your country]?

No Yes

Hungary 74% 26%

Poland 75% 25%

Czech Republic 57% 43%

Slovakia 67% 33%

13 Do you think that the process of has benefitted or hurt your family?

11% 6% Very much hurt 8% 8%

43% 25% Somewhat hurt 38% 38%

41% 37% Somewhat benefitted 48% 48%

5% 5% Very much benefitted 6% 6% Hungary

Poland 27% Don't know* Czech Republic

Slovakia

14 Did you vote in [your country’s] parliamentary elections?

Hungary Poland 2% 3%

30% 38% 59% 68%

Yes Yes No No No response No response Czech Republic Slovakia 1% 1%

30% 41% 58%

69%

Yes Yes No No

No response No response 15 How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the elections?

13% 11% Very unlikely 16% Hungary 10% Poland 15% 12% Somewhat unlikely Czech Republic 20% 16% Slovakia

30% 32% Somewhat likely 31% 35%

42% 37% Very likely 34% 39%

8% Don't know*

16 If there are two candidates running for office and they have the same qualifications aside from the fact that one is a and one is a , which candidate are you likely to support?

15% 21% 25% 24% Man

Makes no difference to 66% me 60% 65% 61%

Woman

15% 15% 14% 15% Don’t know 4% Hungary Poland * Czech Republic Slovakia

17 Trust in the Political System What is needed more in [your country] right now?

Hungary Poland 5% 4%

46% 43%

49% Stability/ 53% Stability/ Continuity Continuity Change Change

Don't know Don't know

Czech Republic Slovakia 1% 1%

39% 60% 46% 53% Stability/ Stability/ Continuity Continuity Change Change

Don't know Don't know 19 What should such a change look like? (Respondents who said that change is needed in the Hungary: n=497; Poland: n=527; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=543)

50% 45% 45% 40% 40% 39% 38% 38% 39%

35% 31% 32% 30% 28%

25% 23% 23%

20% 19%

15%

10%

5% 4%

0% Hungary Poland* Czech Republic Slovakia

Change of government from the current party to the opposition party Change of party leadership so that new people are in control Constitutional or systemic change that would alter completely the way government business is conducted Don’t know

20 What is needed most at this time at the European level? Hungary Poland

9% 8%

33% 37% 54% 59%

Stability/Continuity Stability/Continuity Change Change Don't know Don't know Czech Republic Slovakia 1% 1%

46% 53% 41% 58%

Stability/Continuity Stability/Continuity Change Change Don't know Don't know 21 If you could have only one or the other, which is more important to you: a democratic system of government or a prosperous economy? 24% is definitely more 20% important to me 23% 21%

30% Democracy is somewhat more 31% important to me 26% 26%

32% Prosperity is somewhat more 29% important to me 31% 28%

14% Prosperity is definitely more 11% Hungary important to me 20% 26% Poland

9% Czech Republic Don't know* Slovakia

22 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of women.”

Agree Disagree Don't know

Hungary 61% 39%

Poland* 69% 23% 8%

Czech Republic 58% 42%

Slovakia 69% 31%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

23 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Politicians do not listen to the needs and ideas of young people.”

Agree Disagree Don't know

Hungary 68% 32%

Poland* 73% 19% 8%

Czech Republic 63% 37%

Slovakia 77% 23%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

24 Sources of Political News From which source do you get most of your daily social and political news?

3% 11% 10% 14% newspapers 20% 21% 27% 23% Online news 27% sources (e.g. newspapers, websites, and blogs) 36% 30% 37% Public and radio

49%

32% 33% Commercial 26% television and radio

Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

26 How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?

10% 12% 17% Never 23% 13% 9% 16%

10% Rarely ( or twice per 30% month) 32% 32% 33% Occasionally (once or twice per week)

47% Every day 41% 40% 34%

Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

27 Thinking about the major broadcasters, newspapers and similar media outlets, which statement is closest to your opinion? 50% 46% 45% 39% 40% 38% 38% 37% 36% 35% 30% 30% 27% 27% 24% 24% 24% 25% 20% 15% 11% 10% 5% 0% 0% 0% Hungary Poland * Czech Republic Slovakia The major media is professional and unbiased, and provides the information I need to know.

The major media tries to be professional and unbiased, but their worldview prevents them from reporting the full picture. The major media is not concerned with factual and correct reporting of a story, but instead is focused on propagating a narrative that serves a particular interest. Don't know

28 Do you watch or read media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets?

9% 5% 13% 11% Every day 16%

25% 23% 23% 18% Occasionally (once or twice a week) 15% 19% 22%

Rarely (once or twice a month)

61% 50% Never 47% 45%

Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

29 Why do you think it is worthwhile to watch/read these alternative sources of news? (Respondents who watch or read other media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets—Hungary: n=504; Poland: n=535; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=568)

45% 42% 40% 34% 35% 33% 30% 29% 29% 28% 30% 26% 26% 25% 21% 22% 22% 20% 15% 12% 15% 10% 12% 10% 10% 5% 0% Hungary Poland* Czech Republic Slovakia I read these outlets to get all points of view so I can make up my mind for myself.

I read these outlets because stories from these sources are often more fun or exciting than those in the major media.

I read these outlets because the major media outlets often do not report some stories at all, so I have to read alternate sources to get the full picture. I read these outlets because major media outlets are biased and refuse to acknowledge simple truths. Alternative sources are willing . Don’t know

30 Some people say that these alternative media outlets are funded by obscure sources related to or the Russian government, and are engaged in efforts to mislead people. What is your response to this charge? (Respondents who watch or read other media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media outlets—Hungary: n=504; Poland: n=535; Czech Republic: n=399; Slovakia: n=568) 6% 13% 10% 8% 21% 16% 22% 25%

33% 38% 35% 36%

24% 33% 38% 27% 16%

Hungary Poland* Czech Republic Slovakia

I believe that the or others are behind these media outlets, and that they are not always truthful. I still read them because they are fun and interesting. I would be concerned if these media outlets were funded by the Russians, but I have seen no evidence that this is true.

I don't care if Russians fund these media – the point is that they tell the truth.

I don't believe that Russians fund these media outlets – it sounds like a conspiracy theory coming from anti-Russian interests. 31 When a major international news story breaks, how do you generally get information about it? Who do you trust most to help you understand what is going on?

70% 64%

60% 55% 49% 50% 45%

40% 36%

30% 23% 22% 24% 23% 19% 20% 13% 13% 13% 10%

0% Hungary Poland* Czech Republic Slovakia I talk to my friends and colleagues, and read articles they forward me.

I watch mainstream television, read national newspapers, or follow international major media.

I seek out expertise on the issue from outlets that have a different point of view from the major media, including social media and various websites. Don’t know

32 Let’s think about a particular international news story that has developed over the last few years – the crisis in Ukraine. Can you tell me your approach to learning about this situation?

Hungary 14% 51% 35%

Poland* 17% 51% 23% 8%

Czech 17% 51% 32% Republic

Slovakia 20% 52% 28%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

I was very interested and sought out information from as many sources as I could.

I was somewhat interested but I didn't seek out information. I mainly watched what was on TV or read what was available on the national media outlets. I wasn't very interested, and rarely watched or read anything about this.

Don’t know

33 As you heard about the crisis in Ukraine, which sources did you find most helpful to understanding the developments?

60% 56% 55%

50% 44% 43%

40% 36% 33% 33% 30% 27% 27%

21% 20% 20% 17%18% 13% 14% 11% 10% 10%

0% Hungary Poland* Czech Republic Slovakia Major media such as state television and national newspapers Friends and family, who shared information and debated the implications Social media, with its trending news stories and videos Other media outlets that often have a different point of view than the major media Don’t know

34 Issues of Identity Opinions of the : Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 35% 51% 15%

Poland 49% 42% 10%

Czech 41% 56% 3% Republic

Slovakia 45% 54% 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

The EU is a political community, granting certain rights and benefits to all citizens, and requiring loyalty and sacrifice in return. The EU is an association of sovereign states with little connection to individual citizens. Citizens owe loyalty and sacrifice to their states, not to the EU. Don't know 36 On a scale from 1 to 5, does [your country] have more in common with or Russia in the following areas? (1=completely akin to Western Europe; 5=completely akin to Russia)

Russia (4+5) Western Europe (1+2) Culture and intellectual life 17% 37% Morality and values 23% 33%

Hungary Employment and standard of living 37% 18% Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits 39% 19% Culture and intellectual life 8% 56% Morality and values 9% 53% Employment and standard of living 19% 39% Poland Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits 24% 35% Culture and intellectual life 9% 57% Morality and values 14% 47% Employment and standard of living 16% 43% Czech Republic Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits 15% 45% Culture and intellectual life 12% 49% Morality and values 12% 48% Employment and standard of living 22% 33%

Slovakia Healthcare, pensions, and other social benefits 26% 29% 37 How do you view developments in Europe concerning abortion, sexual rights, and religious liberty?

50% 47%

45% 42% 40% 40% 36% 35% 32%32% 30% 30% 26% 27% 25% 21% 19% 20% 17% 15% 15% 10% 10%

5% 3% 3%

0% Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia The EU is pushing us to abandon our traditional values. The EU is helping us to expand our rights in a liberating new direction. The EU has little to do with shaping policies on these issues. Don't know

38 Vladimir Putin’s Russia has tried to portray itself as a defender of Christendom and traditional European values in areas ranging from the protection of the family unit to defending against Islamic and other non- European cultures. What is your opinion of this view of Russia?

Hungary 18% 49% 14% 19%

Poland 14% 45% 20% 21%

Czech 27% 55% 14% 4% Republic

Slovakia 41% 39% 16% 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% It is true - on this issue at least, Russia has taken the side of traditional European values.

It is not really true - Russia is just cynically pretending to stand up for traditional European values, while really pursuing its own geopolitical interests. It is not true at all - it demonstrates Russia's rejection of modern Western values of tolerance and inclusiveness. Don't know 39 How, then, do you view Russia and Putin as you try to address these changes in European culture and practice? (Respondents who said that it is true that Russia is defending European values—Hungary: n=183; Poland: n=135; Czech Republic: n=269; Slovakia: n=424) 70% 60% 60%

50%

40% 38% 38% 37% 38% 35% 30% 30% 24% 24% 21% 22% 20% 10% 10% 10% 8% 2% 2% 0% Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Russia and Putin can be allies against an EU that is pushing us to abandon our values.

I wish Russia could be an ally, but I don't trust Putin. Some cooperation could be possible, but I would be very careful. Regardless of my disagreement with some EU policies, I don't think Russia should have any influence over how EU policies are made. Don't know 40 On a scale of 1 to 5, how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? “[My country’s] interests are best served by maintaining strong relations with…”

Disagree (4+5) Agree (1+2) EU 8% 61% 10% 58% UK 13% 48% USA 14% 45% Hungary Russia 31% 27% 32% 25% EU 6% 69% Germany 9% 60% UK 9% 61% USA 10% 58%

Poland Russia 32% 24% China 22% 36% EU 19% 46% Germany 11% 59% UK 11% 51% USA 20% 42% Czech

Republic Russia 34% 25% China 36% 26% EU 9% 63% Germany 10% 57% UK 13% 47% USA 28% 35% Russia 16% 43% Slovakia China 27% 31% 41 In your opinion, what is the greatest benefit [your country] receives through its membership in the European Union? 60%

50% 50% 47% 44% 42% 40%

29% 30% 30% 27% 24%

20%

10% 9% 9% 10% 9% 8% 8% 8% 6% 7% 7% 6% 4% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 0% Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia

Financial aid Access to the common market and -free travel Support for European culture and values Security and stability Support for democratic governance and the rule of law None Don't know 42 In your opinion, what is the greatest cost [your country] endures because of its membership in the European Union? 60%

50% 48%

40% 38% 35% 35%

29% 30% 22% 18% 20% 17% 17% 18% 15% 16% 15% 14% 11% 10% 10% 11% 10% 7% 7%

2% 2% 1% 1% 0% Hungary Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Rising prices and increased economic competition from other member states Loss of and Being treated like “junior partners” in the European Project Undermining of traditional values and ways of life None Don't know

43 Opinions of the European Project: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 33% 52% 15%

Poland 46% 40% 14%

Czech 33% 62% 4% Republic

Slovakia 40% 57% 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% The European Project has been a success, ensuring peace, , and the reintegration of . This important work must continue. The European Project played a major role in creating modern Europe, but the has changed. The Project needs to be rethought. Don't know 44 Opinions of NATO: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 44% 41% 16%

Poland 52% 35% 13%

Czech 46% 50% 3% Republic

Slovakia 44% 53% 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% NATO guaranteed peace in Europe for the last 70 years, and it retains a vital role in the maintenance of peace and security on the . Though NATO played a significant role in the security of Europe in the past, the world has changed since the end of the and NATO is no longer as important. Our approach to security should be rethought. Don't know 45 Opinions of peace in Europe: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 20% 72% 9%

Poland 24% 68% 8%

Czech 23% 75% 3% Republic

Slovakia 30% 68% 2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Europe is at peace, and there are no significant threats to peace on the horizon.

Peace in Europe is threatened on multiple fronts, such as terrorism, a resurgent Russia, and increased migration. Don't know 46 Opinions of Russia’s role in Europe: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 26% 54% 19%

Poland 51% 35% 14%

Czech 36% 59% 4% Republic

Slovakia 22% 75% 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Russia is a continuous external threat to Europe and must be countered by a strong security . Russia should be considered a partner in European security and brought into European security structures. Keeping Russia out makes us less secure. Don't know 47 Opinions of U.S. partnership in Europe: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 42% 41% 16%

Poland 60% 27% 12%

Czech 51% 44% 5% Republic

Slovakia 36% 60% 4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% The is a natural partner for European security, and it's presence in NATO contributes to the peace in Europe. The United States should not play a role in European security, and in fact its presence in Europe increases tensions and insecurity. Don't know 48 Opinions of investing in security: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 33% 67%

Poland* 47% 38% 15%

Czech 48% 52% Republic

Slovakia 35% 65%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Current security threats mean that [my country] should invest more in defense and security, even if this means having less money available for things like pensions, healthcare, and education. Current security threats are not serious enough to justify increased defense spending. The resources should instead be used for things like pensions, healthcare, and education. Don’t know

49 Opinions of border security: Which statement is closest to your opinion?

Hungary 49% 51%

Poland* 38% 50% 12%

Czech 47% 53% Republic

Slovakia 36% 64%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% The only way to address the problems of migrants and terrorism is to close the of [my country], regardless of the effect such a move would have on in the European Union.

Closing national borders is a bad idea, because no country has the ability to address the problem on its own. Instead, collective organizations like NATO and the EU must be engaged to intercept migrants and coordinate anti-terror efforts. Don’t know

50 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Ukraine is part of Russia’s sphere of influence, thus Russia has a right to have a role in decisions made in Ukraine.”

11% 8% Strongly agree 10% 5%

34% 35% Somewhat agree 26% 24%

35% 31% Somewhat disagree 27% 28%

18% 22% Strongly disagree 25% Slovakia 26% Czech Republic 2% 5% Don't know Poland 13% 18% Hungary 51 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “The security of your country would be better protected by remaining neutral, rather than being forced to choose sides between NATO and Russia.”

27% 17% Strongly agree 10% 18%

46% 44% Somewhat agree 43% 40%

20% 22% Somewhat disagree 22% 19%

4% 12% Strongly disagree 6% Slovakia 8% Czech Republic 3% 5% Don't know Poland 19% 14% Hungary 52 Center for Insights in Survey Research 202.408.9450 | [email protected] www.IRI.org | @IRI_Polls