Public Opinion Survey: Residents of Moldova

Public Opinion Survey:
Residents of Moldova
May-June 2018

Detailed Methodology
2
• The survey was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene from Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization on behalf of the Center
for Insights in Survey Research. The field work was carried out by Magenta Consulting.
• Data was collected throughout Moldova (with the exception of Transnistria) between May 21 and June 18, 2018 through
face-to-face interviews in respondents’ homes.
• The sample consisted of 1,517 permanent residents of Moldova aged 18 and older and eligible to vote and is
representative of the general population by age, gender, region and settlement size.
• Sampling frame: Moldova Statistical Databank. Weighting: Data weighted for 11 regional groups, urban/rural, age and
gender.
• A multistage probability sampling method was used, with the random route and next birthday respondent selection
procedures.
 Stage one: All districts of Moldova were grouped into 11 groups; all regions (with the exception of Transnistria)
were surveyed.
 Stage two: Selection of the settlements (cities and villages).
o Settlements were selected at random.
o The number of settlements selected in each region was proportional to the share of population living in the
particular type of settlement in each region.
 Stage three: Primary sampling units were described.
• The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.5 percent.
• The response rate was 63 percent.
• Charts and graphs may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
• The survey was funded by the United States Agency for International Development.

Generally speaking, do you think that things in Moldova are going
in the right direction or wrong direction?
4
34%
30%
33% 32%
27%
31%
19%
40%
37%
42%
33%
41%
38%
22% 21%
38% 41%
13% 11%
10%
32%
16%
26%
24%
58%
61%
57%
54%
58%
55%
66%
42%
51%
47%
54%
45%
53%
73% 74%
51%
47%
79%
83% 82%
62%
78%
73%
69%
8% 9% 10%
14% 15% 14% 15%
17%
12% 11%
13% 14%
9%
5% 5%
11% 12%
8% 5%
8% 6% 6%
1%
7%0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Mar-04
Nov-04
Apr-06
Mar-07
Apr-08
Nov-08
Jun-09
Nov-09
Feb-10
May-10
Sep-10
Feb-11
Aug-11
Dec-11
Jan-12
Jun-14
Sep-14
Oct-15
Mar-16
Sep-16
Mar-17
Oct-17
Feb-18
Jun-18
Right direction Wrong direction Don't know/No answer
*In December 2014, news broke of a major banking scandal involving nearly $1 billion missing from three state banks. The scandal is
often referred to as “the stolen billion.”
**In 2016, Moldova conducted the first popular election of the president since 1996. Igor Dodon was elected in the second round
contest on November 13, 2016.

Are you satisfied with the pace of change in Moldova today?
5
1%
4%
3%
10%
4%
5%
7%
30%
31%
38%
45%
48%
44%
52%
15%
15%
7%
9%
7%
6%
7%
50%
46%
49%
33%
39%
42%
32%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
I am satisfied; change is happening at the right pace
I am dissatisfied; change is not happening fast enough
I am dissatisfied; change is happening too fast
No change is taking place
Don’t know/No answer

Over the last 12 months, how has the economic situation in
Moldova changed?
6
3%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
2%
5%
3%
5%
2%
2%
4%
6%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
23%
26%
24%
24%
13%
20%
9%
8%
11%
14%
18%
25%
23%
15%
13%
20%
22%
4%
6%
6%
16%
15%
16%
18%
37%
37%
36%
32%
30%
30%
22%
34%
24%
30%
28%
27%
34%
20%
31%
33%
24%
16%
23%
25%
35%
45%
42%
45%
25%
22%
27%
27%
29%
28%
42%
39%
38%
30%
26%
22%
17%
31%
28%
23%
21%
34%
32%
30%
29%
21%
24%
22%
9%
6%
5%
10%
20%
15%
20%
10%
21%
19%
17%
18%
18%
29%
22%
14%
19%
42%
36%
35%
15%
16%
14%
10%
3%
4%
5%
4%
6%
5%
5%
7%
4%
5%
6%
5%
3%
3%
4%
6%
7%
4%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
April 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

Over the last 12 months, how has the financial situation of your
household changed?
7
2%
4%
2%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
16%
23%
25%
19%
11%
15%
9%
7%
8%
11%
14%
16%
18%
13%
10%
18%
21%
4%
5%
7%
11%
12%
12%
16%
48%
47%
44%
41%
37%
39%
32%
46%
36%
42%
36%
34%
43%
39%
41%
45%
38%
24%
32%
42%
53%
56%
53%
56%
22%
20%
22%
23%
25%
27%
36%
34%
36%
29%
29%
31%
18%
28%
29%
24%
19%
33%
33%
24%
23%
19%
23%
17%
10%
5%
5%
9%
16%
14%
17%
9%
16%
15%
14%
15%
14%
17%
15%
9%
15%
35%
27%
23%
10%
12%
9%
8%
1%
1%
1%
5%
9%
4%
5%
3%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
4%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
April 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
Janauary 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Improved a lot Improved somewhat Stayed the same
Worsened somewhat Worsened a lot Don't know/No answer

In your opinion, how will the economic situation of Moldova
change in the next 12 months?
8
6%
11%
1%
2%
1%
4%
1%
2%
2%
24%
27%
6%
14%
13%
27%
20%
24%
28%
29%
24%
21%
34%
35%
32%
42%
35%
35%
17%
11%
30%
21%
20%
19%
14%
18%
14%
7%
12%
32%
19%
17%
7%
8%
7%
6%
17%
15%
10%
10%
14%
11%
15%
14%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Improve a lot Improve somewhat Stay the same Worsen somewhat Worsen a lot Don't know/No answer

What are the most important problems that Moldova is facing at
the moment?
9
(Respondents permitted to supply three spontaneous answers)
35%
31%
30%
20%
15%
13%
12%
8%
7%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Low income/Pensions
Corruption
Unemployment
Emigration
Roads
High prices/Inflation
Poverty
Bad government
Economic crisis
Education
Citizen indifference
Healthcare
Crime
Bad politicians
Instability in the country
Political crisis
Low standard of living
Expensive utilities/Housing
Uncertainty regarding the future
"The stolen billion"
Social assistance
Ineffective laws
Nobody cares about rural residents
Oligarchy
Conflicts between politicians
We are not independent

What are the most important problems facing your village/town at
the moment?
10
42%
20%
10%
9%
9%
8%
7%
6%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Roads
Unemployment
Cleanliness
Emigration
Low income/Pensions
Water supply
Lack of sanitation or sewerage
Insufficient street lighting
Bad mayor
Lack of public transport
Poor conditions at schools/Kindergartens
Gas supply
Corruption
Traffic jams
Lack of cultural centers and activities
Citizen indifference
Poverty
Healthcare system
Social assistance
Infrastructure
No pharmacy
Ecology
No parks and green spaces
No parking space
Homeless dogs
Unauthorized buildings

What are the most important problems facing you and your
household?
11
47%
10%
9%
8%
7%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Low income/Financial problems
Unemployment
Health problems
Emigration
House needs to be repaired
No problems
Poverty
Expensive medicines
Water supply
Poor social assistance
Loneliness
Shortage of living space
Sanitation/Lack of sewerage

How satisfied are you with the way democracy is developing in
Moldova?
12
2%
2%
1%
5%
2%
2%
1%
3%
4%
2%
5%
3%
5%
3%
1%
4%
9%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
24%
26%
25%
21%
17%
21%
16%
27%
22%
27%
23%
29%
25%
23%
18%
41%
31%
7%
11%
12%
24%
17%
20%
23%
44%
44%
43%
41%
41%
42%
41%
37%
37%
40%
41%
36%
39%
36%
43%
30%
26%
23%
22%
26%
34%
33%
31%
33%
17%
14%
14%
18%
24%
20%
25%
20%
27%
21%
24%
21%
22%
29%
27%
16%
26%
66%
58%
54%
37%
44%
43%
39%
13%
14%
17%
15%
16%
15%
17%
14%
10%
10%
8%
10%
9%
9%
11%
9%
7%
3%
6%
6%
3%
5%
4%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2004
November 2004
April 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
June 2009
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Don't know/No answer

Which of these statements is closest to your own point of view?
13
57%
58%
71%
74%
78%
60%
61%
68%
71%
24%
21%
14%
12%
9%
17%
17%
19%
17%
8%
11%
9%
6%
7%
13%
17%
10%
9%
11%
10%
6%
8%
6%
10%
5%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Our society needs serious reforms (structural and systemic change)
Our society needs gradual reforms which preserve the existing system
Our society has to be protected from the forces who want to change the current order
Don't know/No answer

Do you consider the country to be governed in the interest of the
majority of people or the interest of some groups?
15
17%
5%
7%
5%
7%
8%
78%
90%
89%
91%
89%
85%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Majority of people Some groups Don't know/No answer

How big of a problem is corruption in Moldova today?
16
72%
66%
64%
60%
62%
61%
58%
53%
57%
59%
61%
80%
73%
81%
73%
87%
87%
89%
75%
85%
80%
82%
24%
25%
26%
25%
27%
31%
33%
37%
31%
33%
29%
15%
21%
14%
18%
8%
8%
7%
19%
11%
16%
14%
2%
3%
2%
5%
4%
3%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
5%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
2%
5%
8%
10%
6%
5%
3%
5%
7%
4%
6%
2%
3%
3%
3%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
November 2004
March 2006
March 2007
April 2008
November 2008
November 2009
February 2010
May 2010
September 2010
February 2011
August 2011
December 2011
January 2012
June 2014
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
It is a very big problem It is a big problem It is not a big problem
It is not a problem at all Don't know/No answer

What, in your opinion, is the greatest cause of corruption in
Moldova?
17
42%
22%
20%
10%
4%
1%
2%
42%
21%
17%
9%
5%
2%
5%
36%
27%
21%
9%
4%
1%
3%
38%
25%
21%
11%
2%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Lack of government control and oversight
Poverty and necessity
The actions of business leaders and oligarchs
Education levels of citizens
Custom and history
Other
June 2018 February 2018 October 2017 March 2017

Where, in your opinion, is corruption most present in Moldova?
18
22%
20%
12%
12%
11%
8%
4%
4%
3%
5%
30%
21%
11%
7%
8%
7%
4%
3%
5%
6%
30%
22%
9%
9%
10%
7%
4%
3%
4%
1%
3%
20%
25%
10%
13%
11%
7%
3%
2%
6%
1%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
The Parliament
Public servants (doctors, teachers, policemen)
Judicial branch
Business leaders, oligarchs
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Political parties and leadership of parties
The President
Local officials
Everywhere
Other

In the past 12 months, how often, if ever, have you had to do a
favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in order to receive services?
19
59%
67%
63%
22%
23%
23%
6%
4%
5%
4%
3%
5%
8%
2%
3%
1%
1%
1%
March 2017
October 2017
June 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Never 1 or 2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times Refused to answer Don’t know/No answer

For whom have you had to do a favor, give a gift or pay a bribe in
order to receive services?
(Respondents who had to do this in the last 12 months)
20
67%
25%
18%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
<1%
1%
11%
72%
19%
23%
4%
5%
1%
1%
1%
1%
6%
6%
63%
26%
25%
4%
5%
2%
1%
2%
4%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Doctors/Hospital employee
Police
Educator/University official
Kindergarten administrator
Local government official
Border official
Judge/Lawyer
Tax inspector
Civil servant
Other
June 2018; N=510 October 2017; N=456 March 2017; N=478

Which politicians or public persons do you trust the most?
22
30%
15%
12%
6%
6%
5%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
10%
29%
10%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Igor Dodon
Maia Sandu
Andrei Nastase
Zinaida Grecianii
Pavel Filip
Vladimir Plahotniuc
Vladimir Voronin
Ion Ceban
Renato Usatii
Ilan Shor
Irina Vlah
Adrian Candu
Dorin Chirtoaca
Other
None

What is your opinion of the following Moldovan politicians or
members of the Moldovan government?
23
50%
39%
38%
37%
33%
32%
29%
25%
24%
21%
20%
17%
12%
9%
8%
45%
46%
56%
55%
58%
61%
59%
62%
59%
70%
73%
73%
46%
85%
40%
6%
1%
2%
2%
1%
4%
4%
7%
2%
1%
3%
34%
1%
42%
5%
9%
5%
6%
7%
6%
7%
9%
9%
7%
6%
7%
8%
5%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Igor Dodon
Andrei Nastase
Maia Sandu
Zinaida Greceanii
Pavel Filip
Vladimir Voronin
Ilan Shor
Dorin Chirtoaca
Andrian Candu
Renato Usatii
Vlad Plahotniuc
Iurie Leanca
Valeriu Munteanu
Mihai Ghimpu
Viorel Cibotaru
Favorable Unfavorable Have not heard of Don't know/No answer

What is your opinion of each of the following institutions?
24
65%
62%
58%
57%
51%
50%
45%
44%
42%
40%
39%
37%
35%
31%
30%
27%
22%
27%
31%
38%
30%
44%
47%
51%
35%
53%
58%
31%
49%
52%
64%
60%
61%
73%
8%
7%
4%
13%
5%
3%
4%
21%
5%
2%
30%
14%
13%
5%
10%
11%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Moldovan Orthodox Church
Army
Local authorities
Romanian Orthodox Church
Moldovan mass media
Education system
Police authorities
International Monetary Fund
President’s Office
Healthcare system
NGOs
Central Electoral Commission
Central Bank
Moldovan Government
Prosecutor’s Office
Courts of justice
Moldovan Parliament
Favorable Unfavorable Don’t know/No answer

Attitudes Toward the President,
Government, and Local Authorities

Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of the President of
Moldova Igor Dodon?
26
31%
26%
28%
27%
23%
22%
21%
20%
15%
14%
15%
15%
29%
33%
33%
32%
2%
4%
3%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don’t know/No answer

Do you approve or disapprove of the Filip government?
27
5%
6%
7%
7%
6%
20%
22%
29%
28%
23%
19%
26%
20%
16%
22%
42%
39%
35%
41%
39%
14%
7%
9%
8%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018

What is your opinion of the activities of each of the following
Moldovan ministries?
28
51%
49%
48%
47%
43%
40%
29%
27%
27%
45%
40%
44%
45%
51%
56%
62%
65%
67%
4%
11%
8%
8%
6%
4%
9%
8%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ministry of Education, Culture and Research
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and
Environment
Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure
Positive Negative Don’t know/No answer

What are the most important problems that the Filip government
must solve?
29
32%
26%
13%
9%
7%
6%
6%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Wages/Pensions
Job creation
Tackling corruption
Roads
Emigration
Consumer prices
Economic performance
Living conditions
Assistance to young people
Education reform
Poverty
Heathcare system
Government should quit
Solving problems of citizens
Recovering the "stolen billion"
High price of utilities
Disconnect between the government and citizens
Cooperate with President Dodon
Assistance to pensioners
Assistance to rural areas
Social assistance
Open factories and plants
Issues of public order
Build a team of professionals
Repair schools and kindergartens
Development of agriculture
Good relationship with Russia

Do you approve or disapprove of the parliamentary majority led by
the Democratic Party?
30
3%
5%
6%
18%
21%
18%
26%
22%
23%
45%
46%
47%
8%
6%
6%
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Do you think that the Moldovan Parliament is responsive to the
needs of citizens like you?
31
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
7%
13%
14%
18%
17%
20%
27%
29%
30%
32%
70%
57%
53%
49%
46%
2%
2%
3%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Very responsive Rather responsive Rather unresponsive Not responsive at all Don't know/No answer

Do you approve or disapprove of the activities of your local
government (i.e. mayor, local councilors and raion councilors)?
32
21%
19%
21%
36%
35%
38%
21%
23%
19%
18%
20%
15%
4%
3%
7%
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
*Below the central government, Moldova is divided administratively into three municipalities, two autonomous regions and 32 districts
which are referred to as raions. The raions are governed by a locally-elected council.

How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary
elections?
34
75%
61%
62%
60%
62%
64%
18%
26%
24%
23%
25%
21%
3%
5%
8%
7%
6%
6%
2%
5%
3%
7%
5%
5%
1%
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

How likely, if at all, are you to vote in the next parliamentary
elections?
(Disaggregated by age)
35
58%
66%
66%
21%
21%
20%
8%
5%
5%
6%
5%
5%
6%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old
(N=303)
30-49 years old
(N=496)
50+ years old
(N=719)
Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Don't know/No answer

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the
following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
36
32%
15%
8%
8%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
<1%
5%
4%
18%
4%
8%
4%
11%
6%
2%
4%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
<1%
1%
11%
8%
37%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party “Șor” (Șor)
Our Party (Usatii)
Socialist People's Party of Moldova (Stepaniuc)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
National Unity Party (Salaru)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Other
None of the parties
Will not vote
First choice Second choice

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday and the
following political parties participated in the election, for which
political party would you vote?
37
36%
16%
9%
9%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
<1%
1%
2%
17%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (Greceanii)
Political party “Action and Solidarity” (Sandu)
Democratic Party of Moldova (Plahotniuc)
Political party “Dignity and Truth Platform” (Nastase)
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (Voronin)
Political party “Șor” (Șor)
Our Party (Usatii)
Socialist People's Party of Moldova (Stepaniuc)
European People’s Party of Moldova (Leancă)
Liberal Party (Ghimpu)
National Unity Party (Salaru)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (Cibotaru)
Other
None of the parties
(Likely voters; N=1,292)

When voting for a candidate to represent your district in
Parliament, what is more important to you?
38
48%
9%
4%
4%
4%
29%
2%
The candidate as a person
The party or bloc the candidate represents
The fact that the candidate is from my
city/raion/village
The fact that the candidate is a well-known
national political leader
The fact that candidate is independent
All are equally important

For each attribute, please tell me if it would make you more or less
likely to vote for the candidate, or if it would not matter?
39
21%
20%
19%
17%
9%
6%
19%
30%
23%
20%
33%
39%
55%
46%
52%
57%
53%
51%
4%
4%
5%
6%
5%
4%
Candidate is 35 years old or younger
Candidate has never held office before
Candidate is from the party in power
Candidate is from an opposition party
Candidate has a different ethnic background
Candidate has a different religion
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
More likely to vote for the candidate Makes no difference to me
Less likely to vote for the candidate Don’t know/No answer

I will read you a list of several qualities voters commonly seek in
politicians. For each quality, please tell me if it is more likely for men
to have it, for women to have it, or if both genders are likely to have it?
40
35%
28%
19%
13%
13%
13%
4%
5%
5%
7%
14%
18%
59%
66%
74%
78%
72%
67%
1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
2%
Strength
Leadership skills
Experience
Higher education
Ability to communicate
Ability to listen
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
More likely for men to have this quality More likely for women to have this quality
Both genders are equally likely to have this quality Don’t know/No answer

How would you assess current relations between Moldova and each
of the following countries?
42
65%
62%
55%
48%
47%
16%
18%
19%
25%
23%
14%
15%
23%
16%
17%
5%
5%
3%
11%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Romania
European Union
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Good Neither good nor bad Bad Don't know/No answer

Which of these countries do you consider to be the greatest
economic partner, political partner and threat for Moldova?
43
65%
51%
10%
64%
53%
23%
41%
38%
11%
23%
19%
26%
21%
16% 15%
2%
5%
22%
6%
9%
22%
Economic partner Political partner Threat
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
European Union Russia Romania United States Ukraine None Don't know/No answer

If Moldova could join only one international economic union, which
one should it be?
44
46%
38%
43%
40%
42%
49%
43%
46%
42%
45%
44%
43%
43%
38%
42%
36%
1%
3%
4%
8%
8%
5%
7%
7%
11%
14%
9%
9%
7%
8%
8%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer

If Moldova could join only one international economic union, which
one should it be?
(Disaggregated by age)
45
59%
51%
37%
27%
32%
43%
5%
8%
7%
9%
9%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
18-29 years old
(N=303)
30-49 years old
(N=496)
50+ years old
(N=719)
The European Union The Customs Union/Eurasian Union Other Don’t know/No answer

If a referendum were held today on Moldova joining NATO, how
would you vote?
46
31%
19%
16%
21%
27%
22%
21%
22%
31%
35%
40%
42%
45%
43%
41%
43%
15%
19%
24%
21%
18%
22%
30%
21%
23%
27%
20%
16%
10%
13%
8%
14%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
September 2014
October 2015
March 2016
September 2016
March 2017
October 2017
February 2018
June 2018
For Moldova joining NATO Against Moldova joining NATO Would not vote Don’t know/No answer

Do you think that today’s generation of young people has a good
future in Moldova?
48
18%
24%
76%
70%
6%
6%
February 2018
June 2018
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes No Don't know/No answer

Which of the following should be the government’s first priority
regarding Moldovan youth?
49
52%
20%
15%
5%
4%
2%
2%
24%
20%
28%
11%
9%
5%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Employment
Educational reform
Institute reforms to make it easier for youth to start
businesses
Address youth health and psychological issues
Encourage youth participation in public life
Encourage youth participation in political life

What is the main challenge to young people’s political
participation in Moldova today?
50
28%
25%
25%
10%
5%
3%
1%
3%
24%
18%
19%
17%
9%
6%
2%
1%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Emigration
Lack of interest or motivation/Disappointment
Unemployment/Financial problems
Lack of confidence, trust and hope in the future
Lack of investment in or support for young people
Political parties do not encourage youth
There are no challenges facing youth
participation
Other

Which of these media outlets do you use for gaining political
information?
52
86%
50%
38%
33%
24%
16%
14%
12%
8%
7%
7%
7%
2%
1%
89%
42%
32%
26%
15%
14%
11%
7%
3%
4%
3%
5%
2%
87%
47%
34%
31%
18%
15%
8%
9%
8%
6%
11%
1%
89%
45%
43%
41%
28%
21%
14%
15%
17%
9%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TV – news, programs
Internet
Relatives, friends
Radio – news, programs
Articles in newspapers
Debates
Social media
Work colleagues
Billboards, stands in the streets
Leaflets, other free information by mail
Articles in magazines
Meetings with politicians
None
(Respondents permitted to supply several answers)

Which television channels do you watch for political information?
(TV channels mentioned by at least one percent of respondents)
53
41%
29%
27%
21%
19%
13%
13%
9%
6%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Prime TV
Moldova 1
Jurnal TV
Publica TV
Pro TV
RTR
NTV
Canal 3
Canal 2
Accent TV
TV8
TNT
N4
CTC

Which television channels do you watch for entertainment?
(TV channels mentioned by at least one percent of respondents)
54
24%
18%
15%
13%
12%
12%
11%
8%
8%
7%
6%
4%
4%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Prime TV
RTR
NTV
TNT
Moldova 1
Canal 3
CTC
Canal 2
Pro TV
Jurnal TV
TV1000
Discovery
Publica TV
N4
RenTV
Ukraine
Muz TV
Noroc TV

If you had to choose one, which of the following is the primary
channel you watch most of the time?
55
20%
13%
10%
7%
7%
6%
5%
5%
4%
3%
1%
7%
10%
3%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
Prime TV
Jurnal TV
Moldova 1
RTR
NTV
Pro TV
TNT
Canal 3
Publica TV
Canal 2
CTC
Other
I do not watch TV

How often do you use the internet?
56
49%
49%
46%
40%
38%
35%
34%
33%
32%
23%
23%
18%
17%
18%
13%
15%
12%
4%
4%
4%
8%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
2%
5%
5%
4%
6%
5%
6%
6%
6%
6%
4%
4%
7%
8%
5%
8%
7%
4%
4%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
6%
5%
6%
7%
6%
6%
6%
4%
5%
6%
5%
8%
4%
3%
3%
11%
8%
14%
12%
11%
13%
12%
12%
32%
36%
38%
37%
42%
41%
46%
47%
48%
52%
56%
45%
51%
51%
52%
48%
59%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
4%
1%
3%
2%
6%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
June 2018
February 2018
October 2017
March 2017
September 2016
March 2016
October 2015
September 2014
June 2014
January 2012
December 2011
August 2011
February 2011
September 2010
May 2010
February 2010
November 2009
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer

Do you own a smartphone which can access the internet?
(Respondents who use the internet)
57
68%
67%
68%
73%
30%
32%
30%
26%
2%
1%
2%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
March 2017
(N=946)
October 2017
(N=940)
February 2018
(N=960)
June 2018
(N=1,033)
Yes No Don’t know/No answer

Do you use any of the following social media sites?
58
65%
60%
21%
18%
14%
4%
3%
2%
2%
1%
16%
68%
56%
18%
13%
3%
5%
3%
1%
16%
65%
58%
22%
18%
5%
6%
1%
1%
14%
76%
59%
18%
18%
5%
4%
3%
1%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Odnoklassniki
Facebook
Instagram
WhatsApp
Vkontakte
Twitter
Telegram
MoiMir
LiveJournal
LinkedIn
I don’t use social media
June 2018 (N=1,033) February 2018 (N=960) October 2017 (N=940) March 2017 (N=946)

How often do you use social media as a source of daily news?
59
43%
48%
8%
6%
10%
9%
7%
8%
11%
8%
18%
19%
3%
2%
February 2018
(N=960)
June 2018
(N=1,033)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Every day 5-6 days a week 3-4 days a week 1-2 days a week Less often Never Don't know/No answer

Demographics
47%
53%
20%
33%
47%
10%
26%
39%
24%
5%
77%
6%
6%
6%
80%
13%
4%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Male
Female
18-29 years
30-49 years
50 years and older
Unfinished secondary
Secondary
Vocational
Higher/Incomplete higher
Romanian
Moldovan
Russian
Ukrainian
Other
Russian Orthodox
Romanian Orthodox
Other
None
GENDERAGEEDUCATIONETHNICITYRELIGION
61

Demographics
62
2%
7%
3%
3%
5%
11%
8%
2%
4%
29%
8%
11%
4%
1%
2%
45%
51%
13%
29%
38%
11%
1%
2%
21%
24%
55%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Manager/Director/Patron
Specialist
Technician
White collar
Services/Trade
Blue collar
Unqualified worker
Farmer
Student
Retired (not working)
Housewife
Unemployed/Looking for a job
Unemployed/Not looking for a job
Other
Refused
My salary or the income of enterprise or family farm
The salary or income of some of the members of my family
Sale of products of the part-time farm
Use of products of the part-time farm
Social benefits
The help of relatives/friends in a form of money/food/goods
Something else
No answer
Chisinau
Mid-sized/Small town
Rural area
OCCUPATIONBASICSOURCESOFLIVELIHOOD
SETTLEMENT
TYPE

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