A public event will be held on Tuesday, May 5th, where the research, based on over 1.400 interviews, will be discussed.
Questioned by the University of the Republic of San Marino as part of a new survey on the population's perceptions and feelings towards the European Union, the majority of Sammarinese citizens involved indicated that they would vote in favour in a hypothetical referendum on the association agreement.
As part of the in-depth study, which will be presented to the public on Tuesday, May 5th at 20:30 PM in the Joe Cassar Room in Borgo Maggiore, 1.407 participants answered 21 questions on topics such as rights, identity, information, economics, society, public administration, and the private sector.
According to data collected by the eleven researchers involved in the project, 35,8% of those interviewed expect a positive impact on their future work, 22,1% a negative one, and 42,1% think it will have no particular effects.
This is a sample of the results that will be presented and explored in greater depth during the public presentation, with the participation of scientific coordinators Sebastiano Bastianelli and Mario Catani, the director of the National Statistics Office, Mauro Sammaritani, and representatives of trade unions and industry organizations, as well as the director of the Research Center for International Relations at the University of San Marino, Michele Chiaruzzi: "This complex work of empirical research and data analysis," explains the academic, "is essential because public opinion is a fundamental aspect of democratic life and European integration is its epochal corollary. Through this project," Chiaruzzi emphasizes, "the University is fulfilling its third mission, namely, contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region, as required by law. In this light, I believe the value of the research group is inestimable."
The survey, titled "OPI.EUR – San Marino public opinion towards the European Union," is part of a broader initiative that included, among other things, the presentation of the first research in this area in 2023, followed by a meeting offering further in-depth analysis.
The May 5th presentation, characterized by a simple and informative style, will be supported by graphics. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Admission is free.