Democracy, Civic Society

In the March survey CVVM enquired how strictly according to public should be judged morality of politicians and what criteria should be considered in their deliberations. CVVM also focused on attitudes of Czech citizens to disputes, problems and affairs which appear in our political and public life. In this case, respondents were presented with a list of statements with which they expressed their agreement or disagreement.

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As a part of February survey there were some questions focused on possibilities of citizens to influence changes in laws.

In February 2015 in the research project Our Society the Public Opinion Research Centre included questions focused on opinion of Czechs about the reasons of people for entering the politics.

In February 2015 Public Opinion Research Centre focused on participation of czech citizens in political organizations. To be specific, survey was mainly oriented on with which organisations citizens participate, how and where do they actively cooperate on public political activities. Furthermore we investigated in which politics are they interested in – generally, in the Czech Republic, European Union or in world.

In February 2015 Public Opinion Research Centre investigated, whether people believe, that politicians are interested in citizens opinions and whether, according to Czech public, people in the Czech republic have opportunities to influence public affairs. In the matter of interest of politicians about public opinions sceptical view prevails.

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Part of the February survey Public Opinion Research Centre were several questions concerning respondents' opinions on the functioning of democracy in the Czech Republic, the general attitudes towards democracy and respect for human rights in our country. Satisfaction with the way democracy works in the Czech Republic expressed majority of respondents (55%).

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In February 2015, the Public Opinion Research Centre examined views on the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes.

In January 2015 Public Opinion Research Centre carried out a survey about the development of situation in selected areas of public life during the year 2014.

17 % of Czech citizens would agree with return to the communist way of government, 15 % would approve authoritarian regime of strong leader with no parliament and with no elections, while three quarters of public disagree. Only 3% of Czechs think that the country should be governed by military, 93% dismissed such an idea.

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This year, it will be twenty-five years since the Velvet Revolution. On the occasion of this anniversary, Public Opinion Research Centre and Institute for Public Affairs in Bratislava in cooperation with Focus agency investigated public opinion regarding the Velvet Revolution, changes in the political and economic system in general and in different areas of life. This press release contains comparison of Czech and Slovak citizens' opinion about several things related to this topic.

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