Perceptions of the Mediterranean region

1. Belgium Perceptions of the Mediterranean region Countries that come to mind when hearing about the Mediterranean region Q1.1. Could you please name all the countries which come to your mind when you hear about the Mediterranean region? Base: all respondents % of the 10 most frequently mentioned countries are shown Characteristics of the Mediterranean region Q1.2. I will read out a set of ideas/images that may come to the minds of different people, and please tell me, if you think these characterize the Mediterranean region strongly, somewhat or not at all? %, Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Strongly characterize’and ‘Somewhat characterize’answers are shown Preferred places to start a new life Q1.3. If you could start a new life, in which country of the world would you start it? %, Base: all respondents Note: In order to assure readability, “countries bordering the southern and eastern shore of the Mediterranean” are also sometimes referred to as “SEM countries”. 1

2. Belgium Mutual interests Interest in news and information from SEM countries Q2.1. Thinking about the countries bordering the southern and eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, how much interest would you say you personally have in news and information about their …? Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Very interested’and ‘Somewhat interested’answers are shown Society would gain from the “Union for the Mediterranean” Q1.4. Which of these aspects do you think your society can gain from such a shared project? Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Definitely’and ‘Maybe’answers are shown Interactions in the EuroMed region IF YES Interaction with people from SEM countries Q3.1. In the last 12 months have you personally talked to or met with any person (or persons) from countries bordering the southern and eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea? %, Base: all respondents Method of interaction Q3.2. How did you meet or talk to that person? Base: those who talked to or met with persons from SEM countries % of mentions 2

3. Belgium Perceptions about similarities and differences in values Key values to respondents when bringing up their children Q4.1. Assuming that we limit ourselves to six values only I’d like to know which one of these six would you say is most important when raising children? And the second most important? Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Most important’and ‘Second most important’answers are shown Key values to parents raising children in Europe Q4.2. And which one of these six do you think is the most important to parents raising children in Europe? And the second most important? Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Most important’and ‘Second most important’answers are shown DK/NA Key values to parents raising children in SEM countries Q4.3. And which one of these six would you say is most important to parents raising children in the societies of countries bordering the southern and eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea? And the second most important? Base: all respondents % of the sum of ‘Most important’and ‘Second most important’answers are shown Perceptions about the existence of absolute guidelines Q4.4. Some people believe that there are absolute guidelines to what is good and bad, and what is truth. Others say, that there are no absolute guidelines, things are relative and what we consider to be good or bad depends on the circumstances. Which view is closer to yours? %, Base: all respondents There are absolute guidelines There are no absolute guidelines 3

4. Belgium Women’s role in society Current role of women Q5.1. Do you think that woman in your society today play a greater role, the same or lesser role than they did 5 years ago? %, Base: all respondents Future role of women Q5.2. Compared to their present role in your society, in 5 years from now, do you think women will be playing a greater role, the same, or lesser role? %, Base: all respondents Views about political, cultural and religious diversity Challenges of diversity Q8.1. Could you please tell me, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements: %, Base: all respondents ‘Agree’ = sum of ‘Strongly agree’ and ‘Agree somewhat’ answers ‘Disagree’ = sum of ‘Strongly disagree’ and ‘Disagree somewhat’ answers Expectations for one’s own future Present life situation (compared to 5 years ago) Q6.1. Taking everything into consideration, what would you say, compared to 5 years ago your present life situation, is… %, Base: all respondents Future expectation (in 5 years from now) Q6.2. And how do you expect it will change in 5 years? Will it be… %, Base: all respondents 4

5. Belgium Expectations for democracy Ultimate effect of the ‘Arab Spring’ on the European-Arab relations Q7.0. Most of the Arab countries are experiencing significant changes started with social movements which have been called an ‘Arab Spring’. What do you think, will be the ultimate effects of these changes on the relations between Europe and the Arab countries? Will these changes be: %, Base: all respondents ‘Positive’ effect = sum of ‘Very positive’ and ‘Positive’ answers ‘Negative’ effect = sum of ‘Very negative’ and ‘Negative’ answers Words that come to mind when thinking about democracy Q7.1. When somebody is using the word DEMOCRACY, what are the words that come to your mind? (what do you think they are referring to?) Base: all respondents % of the 10 most frequent mentions are shown Civic engagement Most efficient ways to contribute to solving problems in one’s country Q9.1. How do you think you could most efficiently contribute to solving the problems in your country? %, Base: all respondents 5