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The two major topics are: 1. A series of questions on unification of Europe in part already posed in earlier Eurobarometers and 2. Perception of poverty in personal surroundings as well as contentment with life and general satisfaction. Topics: 1. Questions on unification of Europe: interest in information about the problems of the European Community; attitude to founding and desired authority for a European Union; attitude to direct election of a European Parliament; type of powers to be given to the European Parliament; expected conduct of the parties represented in the European Parliament; judgement on the importance of political goals such as e.g. reduction of unemployment and inflation, regional development support, nature and environmental protection, leveling social inequality, creation of housing, politics of national interests regarding the superpowers, modernization of the education system, armament, consumer protection, economic growth and combating crime; image of multinational businesses of European as well as American origin; image of German businesses. 2. Perception of poverty and general satisfaction: general contentment with life; satisfaction in various areas of life; satisfaction with the social system and democracy; personal standard of living and standard of living of parents; subjective feeling of social equity in the country; assessment of the minimum income needed for livelihood; personal restrictions with consumer goods due to lack of income; experiencing poverty of others; assumed reasons for the poverty; development of local poverty in comparison over time; perceived chances to improve standard of living; judgement on official aid for needy; personal willingness to make sacrifices for needy; left-right orientation (interviewer rating on this: answers given hesitantly); reading newspapers; opinion leadership. Demography: age; sex; marital status; nationality; religious denomination; religiousness; school education; occupation;...