Surveys

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In Rome this week, Lybian President Moammar Gaddafi offered to stop Africans entering the EU for a fee of $5 billion, and suggested Europe should convert to Islam. Should Mr Kaddafi ever be taken seriously or is he merely a figure of fun?

31.08.2010 - 31.08.2011

Paris is expelling Roma deemed to be living illegally in France - most of them EU citizens - and now Rome wants to follow its lead. Do you think sending Roma back in their country of origin is the right solution?

24.08.2010 - 31.08.2010

After the devasting floods, Pakistan is struggling with hunger, disease and a lack of drinking water - and more flooding is expected. Should the EU cough up more than the 40 million Euros already promised in aid?

16.08.2010 - 18.08.2010

The recent floods in Central Europe have cost lives and caused devastation. Is there more the EU could have done to prevent this?

10.08.2010 - 25.08.2010

The recent truckers' strike in Greece had a major impact on the tourism industry and the social unrest looks set to continue. So would you still consider Greece as a possible holiday destination this year?

03.08.2010 - 11.08.2010

Does last week's tragedy at the Love Parade in Germany spell the end for free festivals in Europe?

27.07.2010 - 04.08.2010

Visiting Israel this weekend, EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton called for an end to the Gaza blockade. Will her appeal have any impact?

21.07.2010 - 28.07.2010

The 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre has refocused Europe's attention on the Western Balkans and the issue of EU enlargement. Is it time to accelerate the EU membership process?

13.07.2010 - 21.07.2010

Belgium - a country in domestic political chaos - has just taken over the rotating EU presidency. But now we have an appointed EU president as well, isn't it time we scrapped this system?

05.07.2010 - 12.07.2010

Last weekend's G20 summit agreed with Europe's focus on budget cuts to combat the financial crisis. Do you think this is the right approach?

28.06.2010 - 06.07.2010

Right-wing politicians across Europe say immigration costs the state too much and so, in these times of financial crisis, it must be severely restricted. Do you agree?

14.06.2010 - 29.06.2010

Many European football fans chose to stay at home because South Africa is considered so unsafe for tourists. Are their fears justified?

08.06.2010 - 16.06.2010

As European states line up to condemn Israel's military action on board a relief ship Monday, is it time for the EU's foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton to issue a firm policy statement on the treatment of the occupied territories?

31.05.2010 - 09.06.2010

The European Commission unveiled a framework for a levy on banks to charge them in advance for future bank failures. Do you agree with Commissioner Barnier´s statement about the 'polluter pays' principle?

26.05.2010 - 02.06.2010

What price sovereignty? With the continent in the grip of its worst ever financial crisis the European Commission says the EU should supervise each member state's budget. Is this a step too far?

17.05.2010 - 26.05.2010

The EU has announced a massive bailout package to act as a safety net for countries left vulnerable by the currency crisis. Is this an admission that the euro has failed?

10.05.2010 - 17.05.2010

The debate over Europe's military presence in Afghanistan has reopened after more European soldiers died there and others were accused of killing innocent civilians. Do you think EU countries should still have soldiers in Afghanistan?

03.05.2010 - 10.05.2011

With Germany having to commit billions to bail out Greece, there are growing calls for Athens to withdraw from the Eurozone. Do you agree that Greece should pull out?

26.04.2010 - 03.05.2010

The transport crisis caused by the cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland highlights just how reliant on air transport Europe has become. Does it show that we should put more effort into improving other methods of travel, such as rail?

19.04.2010 - 26.04.2010

Hungary's far-right party did well in elections last week, hot on the heels of polls in France and the Netherlands where radical parties also increased their support. Is this swing towards more extreme political groups a growing trend across Europe?

12.04.2010 - 19.04.2010

The European Commission wants to block access to websites containing child pornography. Is giving the Commission the power to censor really the right way to go about tackling child porn?

07.04.2010 - 12.04.2010

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vowed to protect his country's farmers and fight attempts to dismantle the Common Agricultural Policy even if that means provoking a crisis in the EU. But is Europe listening?

29.03.2010 - 07.04.2010

Should the Eurozone be able to kick out one of its members to avert a crisis, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel suggested this week?

23.03.2010 - 29.03.2010

How should the Catholic Church deal with the sex abuse scandals which have come to light in Germany and Ireland?

15.03.2010 - 22.03.2010

It's 50 years since the feminist movement told women to burn their bras, yet in Europe women commonly earn less than their male counterparts and the glass ceiling remains almost untouched. Should the EU be taking more action?

08.03.2010 - 15.03.2010

The EU has handed out millions of euros in disaster funds following the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. With Storm Xynthia hitting closer to home and Europe still reeling from the financial crisis, shouldn't the EU be focusing its efforts here instead?

01.03.2010 - 08.03.2010

Rumours abound that Brussels may bail out financially crippled Greece to the tune of many billions of Euros. Should EU taxpayers subsidize failing economies?

22.02.2010 - 03.03.2010

The Winter Olympics are under way in Vancouver, but some say the focus has shifted from sportsmanship to corporate sponsorship and scandal. Is the original Olympic spirit dead?

15.02.2010 - 22.02.2010

Germany's foreign minister revealed this week that a European army is top of Germany’s wish list. Do you think the EU should have its own armed forces?

08.02.2010 - 15.02.2010

The White House says President Obama will not attend this year's EU-US summit. Are you worried that this shows the EU's importance on the world stage is in decline?

01.02.2010 - 08.02.2010

After the huge problems with its new A380 airliner, Airbus's European A400M military transport plane programme is now 3 years behind schedule and a reported 11 billion euros over budget. Should European states continue paying money to Airbus?

25.01.2010 - 01.02.2010

Pressure from MEPs has forced Bulgaria's Commission nominee Rumiana Jeleva to step down. But should Bulgaria and Commission chief Barroso have fought harder for their candidate?

18.01.2010 - 25.01.2010

Some EU countries are introducing controversial full-body scanners to boost airport security. Would you be happy to undergo such a scan?

11.01.2010 - 18.01.2010

Reinvigorating the continent's economy is one of the major challenges facing Spain during its EU presidency. But Spain, with over 4 million unemployed, is one of the countries worse hit by the crisis. Is Spain in a position to tackle this issue?

04.01.2010 - 11.01.2010

The Copenhagen Climate Conference is costing hundreds of millions of Euros and thousands of tonnes in carbon emissions. Is it worth it?

14.12.2009 - 21.12.2009

US President Barack Obama plans to send 30,000 extra soldiers to Afghanistan. Should Europe also agree to deploy more troops?

07.12.2009 - 14.12.2009

Just ahead of Copenhagen, China and the USA have revealed plans for fighting climate change. Does this raise the chances of a meaningful climate change deal at the summit?

30.11.2009 - 07.12.2009

Belgium's Herman van Rompuy and UK's Catherine Ashton were chosen as the EU's first president and foreign minister last week. Are they the right people for the job?

23.11.2009 - 30.11.2009

EU member states will decide on a president and foreign minister this week at a meeting behind closed doors. Is this really the best way to fill key EU positions?

16.11.2009 - 23.11.2009

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, is there finally a common European political vision?

09.11.2009 - 16.11.2009

A major swine flu vaccination campaign is underway in Germany and other EU countries will soon follow suit. Would you have the vaccination?

26.10.2009 - 31.10.2009

Some EU states are asking Brussels to help out dairy farmers to the tune of an extra 300 million euros next year. Should the EU help?

19.10.2009 - 26.10.2009

Concern is growing over Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's extensive control over his country's media. Should the EU speak out if it believes democratic principles are being violated?

12.10.2009 - 19.10.2009

With the Irish vote, the Lisbon Treaty overcame its last major obstacle. Do you think that Europe will function better after the treaty is fully ratified?

06.10.2009 - 11.10.2009

World famous film director Roman Polanski is under arrest in Switzerland, facing extradition to the US over a sex abuse case dating back 30 years. Should he be extradited?

28.09.2009 - 05.10.2009

This week's Pittsburgh G20 Summit focuses on stricter regulation of the global financial system, but are world leaders right to try to control the global market?

21.09.2009 - 28.09.2009

MEPs vote this week on whether European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso will stay on for a second term. But is he the type of leader the EU needs?

14.09.2009 - 21.09.2009

EU ministers have criticised NATO's air strike in Afghanistan. What do you think about the strategy to stabilise Afghanistan?

07.09.2009 - 14.09.2009

In Europe huge bonuses for bankers are back. Do you think that banks have the right to hand out so much money just after having received major public bailouts?

31.08.2009 - 07.09.2009

As well as the Irish referendum, the Lisbon Treaty now faces new legal challenges in Germany and Czech Republic. Should the EU keep pushing the treaty?

24.08.2009 - 31.08.2009

The annual World Water Week in Stockholm is taking place until 22 August. It deals with access to water for the common good. Do you think about this when using water?

17.08.2009 - 24.08.2009

Do the recent bomb attacks in Spain blamed on the Basque separatists ETA mark the group's resurgence?

10.08.2009 - 17.08.2009

As new chief of NATO former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen faces many challenges, including tackling NATO-EU relations. But does the EU still need NATO?

03.08.2009 - 10.08.2009

Should Iceland be offered fast-track EU membership?

27.07.2009 - 03.08.2009

Le Tour de France is the most famous bicycle race in the world. Other European countries also have very famous cycling competitions (La Vuelta, Il Giro…). Do you support the idea of a European Tour for professional cycling ?

20.07.2009 - 27.07.2009

The EU opens Parliament again in Strasbourg this week. Critics say the rotating parliamentary system between Brussels and Strasbourg is a nonsense and that the latter should be ditched. Should it?

13.07.2009 - 20.07.2009

A Eurobarometer poll shows one in six Europeans won't take a holiday this year because of the financial crisis. Have economic problems affected your choice of destination?

29.06.2009 - 06.07.2009

Jose Manuel Barroso has been nominated for a second term as President of the EU Commission but the Socialists and Green party say they will vote against him. Should he be allowed to stay in the job?

22.06.2009 - 29.06.2009

Following accusations of electoral fraud in Iran, opposition leaders are calling for the EU to refuse to recognise the new government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. How should the EU react?

15.06.2009 - 22.06.2009

Voter turnout in this year's European elections reached an all time low. Do you think the European Parliament still represents European views?

08.06.2009 - 15.06.2009

Germany has offered 1.5 billion euros of taxpayers money to help bail out Opel - should carmakers be made to sink or swim during a recession?

01.06.2009 - 08.06.2009

An EU election campaign advert in Spain features an intolerant priest, a homophobic neo-Nazi and a climate change sceptic farmer.

25.05.2009 - 01.06.2009

For many, the European parliamentary elections in June are at least as important as any national elections. But critics say the campaign is being overlooked and under-reported. Should Europe's media be giving more coverage to the European elections?

18.05.2009 - 25.05.2009

Turnout for the upcoming EU elections is expected to be the lowest ever. In contrast, around 10% of the 100 million people watching this week's Eurovision Song Contest will vote for their favourite perfomers. Would it make sense to combine them?

11.05.2009 - 18.05.2009

Albania and Iceland have this week announced they want to join the EU. After the EU expanded five years ago to include new members from Eastern Europe, is further enlargement a good idea?

27.04.2009 - 04.05.2009

Poland, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are among 9 countries to boycott the UN summit on racism because of the prescence of Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Are they right to do so?

20.04.2009 - 27.04.2009

The large number of victims of the recent earthquake in Italy showed that there are insufficient building safety regulations in some parts of the EU. Should stricter rules be introduced across the continent?

13.04.2009 - 20.04.2009

US President Barack Obama says he wants a world without nuclear weapons. Is he being realistic?

06.04.2009 - 13.04.2009

NATO - Still relevant?

03.04.2009 - 06.04.2009

Tens of thousands of people across Europe have been protesting ahead of the G20 summit this week. Many protestors want the world's most powerful leaders to put people first, demanding jobs and homes. Are the protestors right?

30.03.2009 - 06.04.2009

It is 10 years since NATO intervened in the war in Kosovo on the grounds that it was a "humanitarian crisis". Was the military action justified?

23.03.2009 - 30.03.2009

Concern about gun crime in Europe has increased since the recent school shooting in Germany. Should the EU impose an outright ban on the private ownership of firearms?

16.03.2009 - 23.03.2009

The EU recently decided against a rescue plan for Eastern Europe, agreeing that countries will be dealt with on a case by case basis. Do you think this is the correct approach?

09.03.2009 - 16.03.2009

Following proposals to legalise cannabis in Spain, should the EU legalise the personal posession and use of cannabis?

02.03.2009 - 09.03.2009

After the great European success at this year's Oscars, should the EU invest more money in European cinema?

23.02.2009 - 02.03.2009

Should EU countries recognize the independence of Kosovo, as recommended last week by the European Parliament?

16.02.2009 - 23.02.2009

Should governments be able to rule on whether people suffering from serious illnesses can end their lives?

09.02.2009 - 16.02.2009

As economic protests widen around Europe, should jobs go to "nationals" instead of "foreigners"?

02.02.2009 - 09.02.2009

Should prisoners released from Guantanamo Bay be free to seek asylum in Europe?

26.01.2009 - 02.02.2009

Should Europeans feel offended by the Czech Presidency's exhibition?

19.01.2009 - 26.01.2009

Should the EU take a tougher position to end the violence in and around Gaza?

12.01.2009 - 19.01.2009

Will the financial crisis get worse in 2009?

05.01.2009 - 12.01.2009

Has Sarkozy's presidency been a success?

22.12.2008 - 29.12.2008

Do European governments pay enough attention to what young people want?

15.12.2008 - 22.12.2008

EU heads of state are currently discussing climate change - will their decisions make any difference?

08.12.2008 - 15.12.2008

Christmas is coming but Europe is in recession. Will you spend as much on gifts as you did last year?

01.12.2008 - 08.12.2008

Should European countries offer financial aid to car manufacturers?

20.11.2008 - 28.11.2008

Will the new American President improve EU-US relations?

12.11.2008 - 16.11.2008

At what age should children learn about sex?

27.10.2008 - 10.11.2008

Is tackling climate change less important than finding a solution to the economic crisis?

27.10.2008 - 03.11.2008

Should schools replace books and stationery with laptops?

20.10.2008 - 27.10.2008

Should teenagers be allowed to vote?

06.10.2008 - 06.11.2008

Do you think the American credit crisis will have a serious impact on European economies?

30.09.2008 - 07.10.2008

Should prostitution be legalised in Europe?

22.09.2008 - 29.09.2008

How do you prefer to spend your holidays?

18.07.2008 - 30.09.2008

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