Public Opinion Survey: Residents of Moldova...What are the most important problems that Moldova is...

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Public Opinion Survey: Residents of Moldova September-October 2017

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Public Opinion Survey:Residents of Moldova

September-October 2017

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Detailed Methodology

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• The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene from Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the Centerfor Insights in Survey Research. The field work was carried out by Magenta Consulting.

• Data was collected throughout Moldova (with the exception of Transnistria) between September 23 and October 17, 2017through face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.

• The sample consisted of 1,514 permanent residents of Moldova aged 18 and older and eligible to vote and isrepresentative of the general population by age, gender, education, region and settlement size.

• A multistage probability sampling method was used, with random route and next birthday respondent selectionprocedures.

• Stage One: All districts of Moldova are grouped into 11 groups; all regions (with the exception of Transnistria)were surveyed.

• Stage Two: Selection of the settlements (cities and villages).o Settlements were selected at random.o The number of settlements selected in each region was proportional to the share of population living in the

particular type of the settlement in each region.• Stage Three: Primary sampling units were described.

• Sampling frame: Moldova Statistical Databank. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, urban/rural, and gender.

• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent.

• The response rate was 65 percent.

• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.

• The survey was funded by the United States Agency for International Development.

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Mood of the Country

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Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going in the right direction or wrong direction?

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34%30%

33% 32%

27%31%

19%

40%

37%

42%

33%

41%38%

22% 21%

38% 41%

13% 11%

10%

32%

16%

58%61%

57%54%

58%55%

66%

42%

51%47%

54%

45%

53%

73% 74%

51%47%

79%83% 82%

62%

78%

8% 9% 10%14% 15% 14% 15%

17%

12% 11%13% 14%

9%5% 5%

11% 12%8% 5% 8% 6% 6%

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Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer

*In December 2014, news broke of a major banking scandal involving nearly $1 billion missing from three state banks. **In 2016, Moldova conducted the first popular election of the president since 1996. Igor Dodon was elected in the second round contest on November 13, 2016.

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Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?

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1%

4%

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10%

4%

30%

31%

38%

45%

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

October 2015

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

I am satisfied; change is happening at the right pace

I am dissatisfied; change is not happening fast enough

I am dissatisfied; change is happening too fast

No change is taking place

Don’t know/No answer

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Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in Moldova changed?

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3%

5%

3%

4%

2%

2%

1%

2%

2%

2%

5%

3%

5%

2%

2%

4%

6%

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23%

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14%

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4%

6%

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15%

37%

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32%

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22%

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

March 2004

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November 2009

February 2010

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September 2010

February 2011

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December 2011

January 2012

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March 2017

October 2017

Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

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Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your household changed?

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2%

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2%

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1%

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March 2004

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October 2017

Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the sameWorsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

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In your opinion, how will the economic situation of Moldova change in the next 12 months?

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11%

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4%

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

June 2014

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March 2017

October 2017

Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer

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What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at the moment?

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(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

42%

36%

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0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Low income/Pensions

Unemployment

Corruption

Emigration

Poverty

High prices/Inflation

Bad government

Economic crisis

Roads

Government indifference

Healthcare

Expensive utilities/Housing

Citizen indifference

Conflicts between politicians

Political crisis

Low standard of living

Expensive medicine

Education

Social assistance

Crime

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What are the most important problems facing your village/town at the moment?

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(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

43%

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12%

10%

9%

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5%

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3%

2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Roads

Unemployment

Cleanliness

Water supply

Insufficient street lighting

Lack of public transport

Low income/Pensions

Emigration

Bad mayor

Lack of sanitation or sewerage

Corruption

Gas supply

Expensive utilities/Housing

High prices/Inflation

School closing

Traffic

Lack of parks

Bad infrastructure

Healthcare system

Poverty

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What are the most important problems facing you and your household?

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50%

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Low income/Financial problems

Unemployment

Health problems

Emigration

Expensive utilities/Housing

High prices/Inflation

No firewood

Expensive medicine/Poor medical services

Loneliness

Poverty

Poor social assistance

Water supply

Poor housing and utilities

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How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in Moldova?

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1%

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Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer

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Which of these statements is closest to your point of view?

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Our society needs serious reforms (structural and systemic change)

Our society needs gradual reforms which preserve the existing system

Our society has to be protected from the forces who want to change the current order

Don't know/No answer

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If you could choose only one or the other, which is more important to you: a democratic system of governance or a prosperous economy?

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Democracy is definitely more important to me

Democracy is somewhat more important to me

Economic prosperity is somewhat more important to me

Economic prosperity is definitely more important to me

Don’t know/No answer

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Views on Corruption

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Do you consider the country to be governed in the interest of the majority of people or the interest of some groups?

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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Majority of people Some groups Don't know/No answer

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How big of a problem is corruption in Moldova today?

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It is a very big problem It is a big problem It is not a big problemIt is not an problem at all Don't know/No answer

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What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in Moldova?

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Lack of government control and oversight

Poverty and necessity

The actions of business leaders and oligarchs

Education levels of citizens

Custom and history

Other

Don't know/No answer

October 2017 March 2017

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Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?

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Parliament

Public servants (doctors, teachers, police)

Prime Minister and Cabinet

Business leaders/Oligarchs

Judicial branch

Political parties and party leadership

President

Local officials

Other

Don't know/No answer

October 2017 March 2017

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In the past 12 months, how often, if ever, have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?

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67%

22%

23%

6%

4%

4%

3%

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2%

1%

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Never 1 or 2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times Refused to answer Don’t know/No answer

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For whom did you do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?

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10%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Doctor/Hospital employee

Educator/University Official

Police

Traffic patrol

Local government official

Kindergarten administrator

Civil servant

Border official

Judge

Tax inspector

Other

Don't know/No answer

October 2017(N=456)

March 2017(N=478)

(Respondents who had to do this in the last 12 months; permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

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Politics

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How much interest do you have in politics?

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25%

22%

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Interested Medium interest Not interested Don't know/No answer

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Are people in Moldova afraid to openly express their political views?

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Majority are afraid Many are afraid Some are afraid Nobody is afraid Don't know/No answer

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Would you be willing to donate to the political party or political movement you support?

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Yes, single donation

Yes, monthly

No

No, I don't support any political party or movement

Don’t know/No answer

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Which political party or political movement can most successfully solve the economic and political problems Moldova is facing?

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2%

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2%

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13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)

Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)

Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)

Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)

Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)

Liberal Party (Ghimpu)

Our Party (Usatii)

Other

None of the parties

Don’t know/No Answer

(Respondents permitted to supply one spontaneous answer)

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What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or members of the Moldovan government?

27

49%

39%

38%

36%

31%

29%

27%

24%

23%

22%

19%

16%

14%

12%

48%

56%

54%

53%

54%

58%

68%

58%

66%

71%

64%

78%

61%

84%

2%

4%

5%

8%

6%

1%

13%

6%

3%

11%

2%

19%

1%

2%

3%

4%

6%

6%

7%

4%

5%

5%

4%

6%

4%

6%

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Igor Dodon

Maia Sandu

Pavel Filip

Zinaida Greceanii

Andrei Nastase

Dorin Chirtoaca

Vladimir Voronin

Andrian Candu

Iurie Leanca

Renato Usatii

Ilan Shor

Vlad Plahotniuc

Valentina Buliga

Mihai Ghimpu

Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard of them Don't know/No answer

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Which politicians or public figures do you trust the most?

28

26%

15%

6%

6%

5%

4%

3%

2%

2%

2%

1%

1%

1%

1%

11%

38%

8%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Igor Dodon

Maia Sandu

Andrei Nastase

Pavel Filip

Zinaida Grecianii

Vladimir Plahotniuc

Vladimir Voronin

Renato Usatii

Marian Lupu

Andrian Candu

Iurie Leanca

Irina Vlah

Dorin Chirtoaca

Ilan Shor

Other

None

Don't know/No answer

(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

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What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?

29

65%

59%

57%

52%

49%

48%

40%

39%

38%

36%

32%

29%

28%

23%

19%

14%

26%

28%

35%

40%

47%

46%

55%

37%

58%

60%

50%

67%

53%

63%

76%

81%

9%

13%

8%

8%

4%

6%

5%

24%

4%

4%

18%

4%

18%

14%

4%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Moldovan Orthodox Church

Romanian Orthodox Church

Army

Moldovan mass media

Local authorities

Education system

Police authorities

International Monetary Fund

President’s Office

Healthcare system

Central Bank

Moldovan Government

Central Electoral Commission

Courts of justice

Moldovan Parliament

Political parties

Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer

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Attitudes Toward the President, Government and Local Authorities

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Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of the President of Moldova Igor Dodon?

31

31%

26%

23%

22%

15%

14%

29%

33%

2%

4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

March 2017

October 2017

Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer

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Do you approve or disapprove of the Filip government?

32

5%

6%

7%

20%

22%

29%

19%

26%

20%

42%

39%

35%

14%

7%

9%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer

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What is your opinion of the activities of each of the following Moldovan ministries?

33

50%

47%

45%

42%

42%

34%

21%

21%

21%

34%

42%

46%

47%

50%

61%

65%

66%

66%

16%

11%

8%

11%

8%

5%

14%

13%

13%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Education, Culture and Research

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development andEnvironment

Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure

Ministry of Finance

Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer

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What are the most important problems that the Filip government must solve?

34

(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)

35%

29%

16%

8%

7%

4%

4%

4%

3%

3%

3%

3%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Wages/Pensions

Job creation

Tackling corruption

Economic performance

Emigration

Roads

Disconnect between the government and citizens

Consumer prices

Assitance to pensioners

Low standard of living

High price of utilities

Social assistance

Healthcare system

Collaboration with the President

Recovering the "stolen billion"

Issues of public order

Education system

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Do you approve or disapprove of the parliamentary majority led by the Democratic Party?

35

3%

18%

26%

45%

8%

Strongly approve

Somewhat approve

Somewhat disapprove

Strongly disapprove

Don’t know/No answer

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Do you think that the Moldovan Parliament is responsive to the needs of citizens like you?

36

1%

1%

1%

7%

13%

14%

20%

27%

29%

70%

57%

53%

2%

2%

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

Yes, responsive Somewhat responsive Somewhat not responsive

Not responsive at all Don't know/No answer

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Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of your local government (i.e. mayor, local councilors and raion councilors)?

37

21%

36%

21%

18%

4%

Strongly approve

Somewhat approve

Somewhat disapprove

Strongly disapprove

Don’t know/No answer

*Below the central government, Moldova is divided administratively into 3 municipalities, 2 autonomous regions and 32 districts which are referred to as raions. The raions are governed by a locally-elected council.

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Parliamentary Elections

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What is your opinion of the mixed election system, in which half the deputies are elected on party lists and half in single-mandate

constituencies?

39

21%

21%

22%

30%

18%

15%

23%

21%

16%

13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

March 2017

October 2017

Strongly support Somewhat support Somewhat do not support

Strongly do not support Don’t know/No answer

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How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary elections?

40

75%

61%

62%

60%

18%

26%

24%

23%

3%

5%

8%

7%

2%

5%

3%

7%

1%

3%

3%

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

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How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary elections?

(Disaggregated by age)

41

51%

62%

63%

29%

21%

22%

8%

7%

6%

7%

7%

6%

4%

3%

3%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

18-29 years old(N=323)

30-49 years old(N=445)

50+ years old(N=746)

Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

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If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which

political party would you vote?

42

30%

21%

8%

4%

4%

2%

2%

1%

<1%

1%

6%

5%

15%

3%

5%

3%

7%

10%

6%

3%

1%

<1%

3%

14%

11%

33%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)

Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)

Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)

Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)

Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)

Our Party (Usatii)

European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)

Liberal Party (Ghimpu)

Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)

Other

None of the parties

Will not vote

Don’t know/No answer

First choice Second choice

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If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the following political parties participated in the election, for which

political party would you vote?

43

34%

23%

9%

4%

4%

2%

2%

1%

<1%

2%

3%

1%

15%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)

Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)

Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)

Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)

Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)

Our Party (Usatii)

European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)

Liberal Party (Ghimpu)

Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)

Other

None of the parties

Will not vote

Don’t know/No answer

(Likely voters: N=1,264)

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Have you seen any political activists working in your area in the last 12 months?

44

27%

30%

16%

27%

19%

66%

63%

81%

70%

78%

7%

7%

3%

3%

3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

October 2015

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

Yes No Don't know/No answer

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If so, which political party were the political activists in your area from?

45

50%

36%

21%

17%

12%

9%

8%

8%

3%

1%

1%

2%

5%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)

Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)

Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)

Our Party (Usatii)

Liberal Party (Ghimpu)

Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)

Political party "Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)

Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)

Socialist People's Party of Moldova (Stepaniuc)

Green ecologist Party (Prohnitchi)

European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)

Other

Don't know/No answer

(Respondents who have seen political activists working in their area: N=296)

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International Relations

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How would you assess current relations between Moldova and each of the following countries?

47

70%

66%

57%

52%

50%

15%

14%

18%

20%

23%

12%

16%

23%

12%

20%

3%

4%

2%

16%

7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

European Union

Romania

Russia

United States

Ukraine

Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer

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48

67%

58%

9%

66%

56%

28%

48%46%

7%

28% 27%

36%

28%

20%

2% 3%

23%

3%6%

19%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Economic partner Political partner Threat

European Union Russia Romania Ukraine United States None Don't know/No answer

Which of these countries do you consider to be the greatest economic partner, political partner and threat for Moldova?

16%

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If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be?

49

46%

38%

43%

40%

42%

49%

42%

45%

44%

43%

43%

38%

1%

3%

4%

8%

8%

5%

11%

14%

9%

9%

7%

8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

September 2014

October 2015

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer

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If Moldova could only join one international economic union, which one should it be? (Disaggregated by Age)

50

65%

51%

41%

24%

38%

44%

3%

5%

5%

8%

6%

10%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

18-29 years old(N= 323)

30-49 years old(N= 445)

50+ years old(N= 746)

The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer

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If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how would you vote?

51

31%

19%

16%

21%

27%

22%

31%

35%

40%

42%

45%

43%

15%

19%

24%

21%

18%

22%

23%

27%

20%

16%

10%

13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

September 2014

October 2015

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer

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What do you think the future of Transnistria should be?

52

80%

61%

65%

68%

69%

68%

72%

65%

60%

61%

66%

66%

67%

60%

56%

48%

60%

60%

70%

12%

21%

21%

19%

18%

17%

12%

16%

18%

20%

17%

16%

16%

15%

26%

26%

24%

23%

15%

1%

3%

2%

1%

2%

4%

2%

3%

5%

6%

6%

7%

7%

8%

8%

7%

3%

4%

3%

1%

>1%

1%

1%

>1%

1%

>1%

1%

1%

>1%

1%

2%

2%

1%

2%

4%

4%

4%

5%

5%

8%

7%

8%

8%

5%

7%

6%

11%

5%

13%

7%

9%

7%

4%

11%

7%

7%

6%

5%

6%

8%

9%

4%

4%

4%

3%

4%

3%

5%

6%

3%

5%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

April 2006

March 2007

April 2008

November 2008

November 2009

February 2010

May 2010

September 2010

February 2011

August 2011

December 2011

January 2012

June 2014

September 2014

October 2015

March 2016

September 2016

March 2017

October 2017

An ordinary region of Moldova, without any autonomous status An autonomous entity within the state of Moldova

A part of the Russian Federation A part of Ukraine

Become independent Don't know/No answer

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Sources of Information

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Which of these sources do you use to gain political information?

54

87%

47%

34%

31%

18%

15%

11%

9%

8%

8%

6%

1%

89%

45%

43%

41%

28%

21%

13%

15%

14%

17%

9%

90%

40%

25%

30%

20%

11%

7%

8%

7%

8%

5%

1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

TV – news, programs

Internet

Relatives, friends

Radio – news, programs

Articles in newspapers

Social media

Meetings with politicians

Billboards, stands in the streets

Work colleagues

Leaflets, other free information by mail

Articles in magazines

Don't know/No answer

October 2017 March 2017 September 2016

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Which television channels do you watch for political information? (TV channels mentioned at least by 1% of respondents)

55

44%

34%

24%

22%

21%

11%

11%

8%

8%

6%

4%

3%

2%

2%

2%

1%

1%

1%

1%

1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

Prime TV

Moldova 1

Jurnal TV

Publica TV

Pro TV

RTR

Canal 3

Sanson

NTV

Canal 2

Canal 1

Rossia

TV8

2+

Accent TV

Realitatea TV

TVR1

1+1

TV7

Euronews

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Which television channels do you watch for entertainment?(TV channels mentioned at least by 1% of respondents)

56

25%

17%

16%

13%

13%

12%

11%

8%

8%

7%

6%

5%

4%

4%

3%

2%

2%

2%

1%

1%

1%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%

Prime TV

RTR

NTV

Moldova 1

TNT

Canal 3

Sanson

CTC

Canal 2

Pro TV

Jurnal TV

TV1000

Publica TV

Discovery

Rossia

2+

N4

Canal 1

1+1

RenTV

Acasa

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If you had to choose one, which of the following channels do you watch most of the time?

57

20%

12%

10%

7%

7%

6%

5%

5%

4%

4%

1%

8%

7%

5%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%

Prime TV

Moldova 1

Jurnal TV

RTR

Pro TV

TNT

Canal 3

NTV

Publica TV

Canal 2

CTC

Other

I do not watch TV

Don't know/No answer

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How often do you use the internet?

58

46%

40%

38%

35%

34%

33%

32%

23%

23%

18%

17%

18%

13%

15%

12%

4%

8%

6%

6%

6%

6%

6%

4%

4%

6%

6%

5%

5%

5%

2%

4%

6%

5%

6%

6%

6%

6%

4%

4%

7%

8%

5%

8%

7%

4%

3%

3%

3%

3%

4%

4%

4%

4%

4%

6%

5%

6%

7%

6%

6%

5%

6%

5%

8%

4%

3%

3%

11%

8%

14%

12%

11%

13%

12%

12%

38%

37%

42%

41%

46%

47%

48%

52%

56%

45%

51%

51%

52%

48%

59%

1%

1%

1%

1%

2%

2%

4%

1%

3%

2%

6%

4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

October 2017

March 2017

September 2016

March 2016

October 2015

September 2014

June 2014

January 2012

December 2011

August 2011

February 2011

September 2010

May 2010

February 2010

November 2009

Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a weekLess often Never Don't know/No answer

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Do you own a smart phone which can access the internet?(Respondents who use the internet)

59

68%

67%

30%

32%

2%

1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

March 2017(N=946)

October 2017(N=940)

Yes No Don’t know/No answer

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Do you use any of the following social media sites?(Respondents who use the internet)

60

65%

58%

22%

18%

5%

6%

1%

1%

14%

76%

59%

18%

18%

5%

4%

3%

1%

13%

72%

47%

14%

5%

8%

1%

2%

16%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Odnoklassniki

Facebook

Instagram

Vkontakte

Twitter

MoiMir

LiveJournal

Linkedin

I don’t use social media

October 2017(N=940)

March 2017(N=946)

March 2016(N=699)

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Demographics

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Demographics

47%

53%

21%

29%

49%

15%

28%

32%

24%

5%

79%

5%

5%

6%

87%

10%

1%

2%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Men

Women

18-29

30-49

50 and older

Primary/Incomplete secondary

Secondary

Vocational

Higher/Incomplete higher

Romanian

Moldovan

Russian

Ukrainian

Other

Russian Orthodox

Romanian Orthodox

Other

None

GEN

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AG

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NETH

NIC

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RELIG

ION

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Demographics1%

7%

1%

4%

4%

9%

5%

2%

6%

33%

7%

16%

3%

1%

1%

35%

45%

9%

41%

42%

10%

1%

3%

22%

22%

56%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Manager/Director/Patron

Specialist

Technician

White collar

Services/Trade

Blue collar

Unqualified worker

Farmer

Student

Retired (not working)

Housewife

Unemployed/Looking for a job

Unemployed/Not looking for a job

Other

No answer

My salary or the income of enterprise or family farm

The salary or income of some of the members of my family

Sale of products of the part-time farm

Use of products of the part-time farm

Social benefits

The help of relatives/friends in the form of money/food/goods

Something else

No answer

Chisinau

Mid-sized/Small town

Rural area

OCCU

PATIO

NBASI

C S

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OF L

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DSE

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