Opinion Polls - What Europeans think
Only 3 in 10 Europeans think the EU is doing enough to combat climate change
Do you think the EU is doing enough to combat climate change?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
Europeans will drive or fly less, but reluctant to pay more tax to help climate change
Which of the following actions, if any, would you be ready to take to help combat climate change? (Select all that apply.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
"Convenience" is the most common reason Europeans have a car
What are the main reasons you have a car for personal use, if you do? (Select all that apply.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
According to the European Commission, cars and vans are responsible for nearly 15% of EU carbon emissions. Told this, nearly half of Europeans support pedestrian-only city centres
According to the European Commission, cars and vans are responsible for nearly 15% of EU carbon emissions. Which of the following policies would you be willing to support to reduce carbon emissions stemming from cars and vans? (Select all that apply.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
75% of Europeans only flew once a year or less prior to the outbreak of Covid-19
Prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, on average how frequently did you fly within Europe?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
2 in 3 Europeans would support a ban on short flights to destinations that could be reached within 12 hours by train to help combat climate change
To help combat climate change, would you support a ban on short flights to destinations that could be reached within 12 hours by train?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
58% of Europeans think governments should only give public funds to national airlines if they decrease their environmental impact
What conditions, if any, should national governments impose on state support for national airlines?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
Liking meat is the biggest obstacle for Europeans to reduce their meat consumption
Which of the following obstacles, if any, most stands in the way of you reducing your meat consumption?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, livestock production is responsible for nearly 15% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Told this, most Europeans are willing to reduce their meat consumption.
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, livestock production is responsible for nearly 15% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. What step, if any, are you prepared to take to reduce overall meat consumption?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
51% of Europeans would not accept the restriction of dietary choices to vegetarian and vegan in public eating facilities
In which of these venues, if any, would you accept the restriction of dietary choices to vegetarian and vegan only? (Select all that apply.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
51% of Europeans would not accept the restriction of dietary choices to vegetarian and vegan in public eating facilities (by age group)
In which of these venues, if any, would you accept the restriction of dietary choices to vegetarian and vegan only? (Select all that apply.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted September 2020
Over 40% of all Europeans think authoritarian states are better equipped than democracies to tackle the climate crisis
Would you agree or disagree? "Authoritarian states are better equipped than democracies to tackle the climate crisis."
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
53% of Young Europeans think authoritarian states are better equipped than democracies to tackle the climate crisis
Would you agree or disagree? “Authoritarian states are better equipped than democracies to tackle the climate crisis.”
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
Most Europeans want carbon neutral EU by 2030
Carbon emissions stemming from cars, planes and industries are an important driver of climate change. How quickly should EU countries reduce their carbon emissions in a joint effort?
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
Most Europeans think governments should bear the primary responsibility for addressing the climate crisis
In Europe, who should bear the primary responsibility for addressing the climate crisis? (Choose up to 3 options.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
Measures Europeans would be willing to support to fight climate change
Which measures, if any, would you be most willing to support to address rising global warming levels? Please select one.
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
Measures Europeans would be willing to support to fight climate change
Which measures, if any, would you be most willing to support to address rising global warming levels? Please select one.
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020
What Europeans think governments should do to transition away from fossil fuels
What should governments do to encourage the transition away from fossil fuels? (Choose up to 3 options.)
Source: eupinions polling, conducted March 2020