A quarter of Austrians out of the European Union
Although
constantly criticize the European Union , the majority of Austrians is
to stay in the Union , but 24 percent of them to leave the membership,
according to the latest public opinion survey company for European
Policy ( OeGfE ) , which points to the negative attitude of the citizens
of Austria to the further expansion Union .
That's 64 percent for staying in the EU , which corresponds to the average support since that Austria joined the EU.
The OeGfE this study conducted from June 1995th and from this it is evident that , despite the small oscillations stance on this issue has remained constant . They support the EU membership was around 71 percent and 23 percent opposition to the gain .
The greatest support for EU membership was recorded in June 2002nd year , when 80 per cent of Austrians were to stay in the Union , and the greatest desire for withdrawal - 33 percent ascertained June 2008.
Austria 30 March in 1994. concluded the negotiations with the EU, then the referendum two thirds of Austrians voted for membership .
Two decades later , the attitude of the citizens are not drastically changed , noted the head of OeGfE Paul Schmidt .
He pointed out that certain developments and decisions in the EU are viewed critically , such as dealing with the crisis , price increases or excessive bureaucracy , but at the same time citizens appreciate significant steps of integration , such as the euro and the disappearance of borders .
Twenty years after the referendum , 44 percent of Austrians consider the membership adopted a clear advantage over Austria, and 35 percent are of the opinion that the more negative side of the advantages .
When it comes to EU enlargement, only one quarter of it is considered very important , while on the other three quarters irrelevant .
That's 64 percent for staying in the EU , which corresponds to the average support since that Austria joined the EU.
The OeGfE this study conducted from June 1995th and from this it is evident that , despite the small oscillations stance on this issue has remained constant . They support the EU membership was around 71 percent and 23 percent opposition to the gain .
The greatest support for EU membership was recorded in June 2002nd year , when 80 per cent of Austrians were to stay in the Union , and the greatest desire for withdrawal - 33 percent ascertained June 2008.
Austria 30 March in 1994. concluded the negotiations with the EU, then the referendum two thirds of Austrians voted for membership .
Two decades later , the attitude of the citizens are not drastically changed , noted the head of OeGfE Paul Schmidt .
He pointed out that certain developments and decisions in the EU are viewed critically , such as dealing with the crisis , price increases or excessive bureaucracy , but at the same time citizens appreciate significant steps of integration , such as the euro and the disappearance of borders .
Twenty years after the referendum , 44 percent of Austrians consider the membership adopted a clear advantage over Austria, and 35 percent are of the opinion that the more negative side of the advantages .
When it comes to EU enlargement, only one quarter of it is considered very important , while on the other three quarters irrelevant .
- 31 Mar, 2014
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