Prague – A significant portion of Czech society remains opposed to adopting the euro. According to an August survey by the Public Opinion Research Center (CVVM), two-thirds of citizens are against implementing the euro in the Czech Republic, while only 30 percent support its adoption. The results were sent to ČTK today.
Due to recent methodological changes in CVVM’s research, direct comparisons with earlier surveys are not possible; however, a longstanding trend of skepticism towards the euro has been documented by other organizations as well.
Presently, two-thirds of respondents express satisfaction with the Czech Republic’s EU membership, whereas approximately 31 percent are dissatisfied. The public views European integration favorably, particularly in defense and culture, with over three-quarters considering it beneficial. Nearly two-thirds recognize the positive economic impacts of European integration, and a majority has a favorable view of ecological cooperation. Public opinion is nearly divided on political integration, with 47 percent viewing it as beneficial and 44 percent as harmful.
Regarding future EU integration, the predominant opinion is that the current level should remain unchanged, held by 38 percent of those surveyed. Meanwhile, 27 percent advocate for strengthening integration, and 24 percent for reducing it.
Currently, 74 percent of citizens support Czech Republic’s EU membership, while nearly a quarter oppose it. Support for EU membership is particularly strong among individuals under 30, students, men, those with higher education, residents of Prague, and voters of the coalition Together, Pirates, and STAN, as noted by CVVM analysts. The survey included 1,640 participants aged 15 and older and was conducted in the latter half of August this year. (October 30)
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