1. Perceptions of the EU in Morocco
A loyal partner: opinion poll reveals overwhelming support for EU in
Morocco
Loyal and faithful to its values: this was one of the recurring associations made
by opinion leaders in Morocco regarding the European Union. This was just one
of the findings of a wide-ranging survey carried out as part of the Opinion
Polling and Research (OPPOL) project, funded under the 2007-2010
European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) regional
information and communication programme.
The survey aimed to generate better information about awareness,
understanding and perception of the EU and the role it plays in Morocco. The first
phase was a baseline study, which interviewed opinion leaders to evaluate their
perception, knowledge and appraisal of the EU. The second phase involved an
opinion poll which questioned members of the general public.
The overwhelming majority of respondents have an extremely positive
assessmentof the EU and its relations with Morocco, far above the average for
the countries of the southern Mediterranean. Furthermore, a full 100% of opinion
leaders and 79% of the general public feel the EU's involvement in Morocco is
appropriate. (ENPI Info Centre)
02-02-2011
(http://www.enpi-info.eu/mainmed.php?id=173&id_type=3)
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