Guide to the Eurobarometer data service website

In addition to the GESIS Data Holdings Catalogue of study descriptions for survey data, the Eurobarometer archive data service web pages attempt to take up frequently asked questions regarding this large scale survey series and to support the interested user in the following fields:

Who are the principal investigators and what is the instutional background of the Eurobarometer program ?
How do the different Eurobarometer instruments differ in coverage, methods and available weighting procedures ?
The series specific study overviews (Standard & Special EB - Central & Eastern EB - Candidate Countries EB - Flash EB) compile up-to-date information on all single surveys in so-called study profiles which provide:
- information on special topics
- information on specific survey characteristics (regional coverage, sample, fieldwork dates, ...)
- information on errata (problems regarding data or documentation)
- information on release dates and the current reference data set edition
- access to the basic bilingual questionnaires
- access to the field questionaires in all language versions
- access to reports with the main survey results
- access to online data analysis and download via ZACAT (except Flash EBs)

How can I identify special topics covered by the Eurobarometer surveys ?
Where do I find detailed information on selected trends (continuity guide) and the availability of cumulative data files?
How can I search for questions within the Eurobarometer question text data base (codebooks/questionnaires) ?
How do I get access to primary data and documentation for (secondary) statistical analysis ?

Where do I find web resources on EU politics and institutions, on socio-political country contexts, or comparative survey research ?
Whom should I contact for specific questions, for giving feedback on data irregularities or research and publications ?
Is there any platform for information exchange on Eurobarometer related archive or research topics ?