The Czech Republic joined the European Union exactly 20 years ago. Society remains skeptical of the EU and does not understand it very much. However, the possibility of a referendum and leaving the Union is not on the table. After two decades, the Czech Republic divides European topics into six groups, based on unique research for Czech Radio. Data from the analytical institute STEM show how crises are reflected in the relationship, whether they feel a sense of belonging, or how young people perceive the EU.
The initial optimism and good mood in relation to the European Union 20 years of membership was followed by numerous setbacks. Czechs are currently looking at the Union through a filter: am I a winner or a loser? Am I doing better because of it, or worse because of the EU?
STEM sociologists have revealed six groups in Czech society: Euro Enthusiasts, Supporters, Lukewarm Supporters, Uncertain, Opponents and Hard Opponents.
In the Czech Republic, the European Union is perceived as a problematic brand with a political attribute, which can rather divide society even more. In contrast, “Europe” is more neutral. Czechs associate a geographical or philosophical framework and values with it. He feels historical pride towards her.
The unique project Divided by Europe, in which he participated for Czech Radio and above all the analytical institute STEM, as well as the Center for Public Opinion Research (CVVM) and PAQ Research, maps the mood and attitude of Czechs not only towards the European Union, but also towards the common currency or European institutions.
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Divided by Europe: the EU is a problematic brand, many Czechs want an external shield from it, others peace of mind at work
European topics divide society into six groups, a unique research for Czech Radio showed. The website iROZHLAS.cz presents the data in a series of articles and also provides a calculator where readers can find out where they rank.
Who is a Euro Enthusiast, what does the Insecure do for a living or where does the Resist live? None of the demographic factors play a major role in how Czechs perceive the European Union.
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Age and residence do not matter so much. The attitude of Czechs to the EU is determined by their overall personal experience, the data show
The results of the unique research Divided by Europe break down abbreviations about Czech society. Your own experience plays an essential role.
Europe does not equal the European Union. At least from the point of view of Czech society, there is a fundamental difference, a unique research for Czech Radio, conducted by the STEM analytical institute, showed.
Prague| 14. 3.
|Anna Urbanová |News from home |divided by Europe
For Czechs, being a European and an EU citizen do not mean the same thing. The Union carries a political charge
There is consensus across Czech society: it is identified with Europeanness. But the hitch arises in the question of whether people feel they are citizens of the European Union. Why? The answer is offered by the survey Divided by Europe.
Tighten the screws of European integration, or loosen cooperation? Czechs do not particularly want either of the extremes in the European Union, according to data from the Divided Europe survey.
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The Czechs do not want a referendum, they have not yet ‘broken the stick’ over the Union. At the same time, they do not even want further European integration
Tighten the screws of European integration, or loosen cooperation? Czechs do not particularly want either of the extremes in the European Union, according to data from the Divided Europe survey.
According to their own words, the Czechs do not really understand how the European Union works. And how are you doing? Test how much you know about the Union after twenty years of membership. The website iROZHLAS.cz presents a quiz that tests knowledge and clarifies any deficiencies.
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How many MEPs are there who defend ‘Czech interests’ and what is trialogue? Find out what you know about the European Union
Test how much you know about the Union after twenty years of membership. The website iROZHLAS.cz presents a quiz that tests knowledge and clarifies any deficiencies.
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