Who should represent us in the European Parliament? Social expectations towards candidates for MEPs
Author: Agnieszka Cybulska
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2024-04-25
Elections to the European Parliament will be held in Poland on June 9. Poles expect from MEPs, above all, personal honesty, resistance to corruption (as many as 90% consider this feature to be very important), as well as patriotism and being guided in their political actions by the interests of Poland (for 88% this is very important). The most valued attributes of a candidate for an MEP include appropriate preparation and skills, i.e., firstly, a high level of education and competence, and secondly, knowledge of foreign languages (71% and 69% of Poles, respectively, think that these are very important features).
It is important, although not of primary importance, that the future MEP supports membership in the European Union, is active in the European Union and represents views and values close to the potential voter.
It is less important whether a candidate for the European Parliament has experience as an MEP, actively works in a political party or whether he or she is a representative of any minorities.
How important is it to you personally that a candidate for an MEP should…
More information about this topic can be found in CBOS Flash report in Polish: “Who should represent us in the EU? Social expectation towards MEPs", April 2024. Fieldwork dates for the sample: April 2024, N=1000, telephone interviews. The quota sample is representative for adult population of Poland.