Political Protest

Eurobarometer 19

SOMETIMES PEOPLE GET TOGETHER TO DEMONSTRATE PUBLICLY TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS OR OPINIONS. HAVE YOU EVER DONE THIS YOURSELF? (YES/NO)

Eurobarometer 21

IT SOMETIMES HAPPEN THAT PEOPLE GO OUT AND JOIN A PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION TO SHOW THEIR DISCONTENT OR DISAGREEMENT. HAVE YOU EVER DONE THIS WITH IN THE LAST 4 OR 5 YEARS? (YES/NO)

Eurobarometer 31

HERE ARE TEN CARDS. ON EACH, YOU WILL FIND A DESCRIPTION OF A PARTICULAR ACTION THAT PEOPLE SOMETIMES TAKE TO PROTEST ABOUT SOMETHING OR TO DRAW OTHER PEOPLE'S ATTENTION TO THEIR OBJECTIVES (...)

• TAKING PART IN CITIZEN'S ACTION GROUPS
• SIGNING A PETITION
• TAKING PART IN A BOYCOTT
• TAKING PART IN A LAWFUL POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION
• REFUSING TO PAY RENTS, TAXES OR INSTALLMENT
• TAKING PART IN UNOFFICIAL OR WILDCAT STRIKES
• OCCUPYING FACTORIES, OFFICES OR OTHER BUILDINGS
• BLOCKING TRAFFIC
• DAMAGING PROPERTY, FOR INSTANCE BREAKING WINDOWS OR REMOVING ROAD SIGNS
• USING VIOLENCE AGAINST OTHERS, FOR INSTANCE FIGHTING WITH THE POLICE OR WITH OPPOSING DEMONSTRATORS

1  HAVE DONE (IN THE PAST TEN YEARS)
2  WOULD DO FOR (VERY) IMPORTANT MATTERS
3  WOULD DO UNDER (VERY) EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
4  WOULD NEVER DO UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
5  DO NOT RECOGNIZE (NEVER HEARD ABOUT OR DO NOT UNDERSTAND)

Eurobarometer 62.2

Which of the following, if any, have you done during the last twelve months?

• Contacted a politician or another elected representative
• Worked in a political party
• Worked in an interest group or social organisation
• Worn or displayed a particular political campaign badge/sticker
• Signed a petition
• Taken part in a lawful public demonstration
• Particiüated in illegal protestz activities
• Boycotted certain product
• Deliberately bought certain products for political, ethical or environmental reasons
• Participated in strikes
• Voted in national elections
• None of these

Eurobarometer 65.1 ff.

Which two of the following do you think are the best ways of ensuring one’s voice is heard by decision-makers?

• Voting in elections
• Joining a political party
• Joining a demonstration
• Signing a petition
• Going on strike
• Joining a trade union
• Being a member of a consumer association
• Being a member or supporter of an NGO (non-governmental organisation)
• Participate in debates using the Internet
• Participating in debates at local level ("town-hall meetings") (77.3)