interest in the development of science and technology expressed more than half of all respondents (53 percent.), but only 40 per cent. of respondents said they feel adequately informed about what is happening in this sector (in Poland only 37 percent. respondents).
Four out of five respondents (80 percent.) agreed with the statement that the European Union should promote European standards of ethical conduct of research, and 86 per cent. believes that research should equally address the needs of men and women. On the other hand, more than half of respondents (55 percent). Believes that when it comes to decisions about science and technology, you need a public dialogue.
Slightly less than half (47 percent.) respondents stated that they study science or technology at school, university, college or other institution (in Poland it is 35 percent. respondents) .
majority of respondents (65 percent.) believe that their governments are not doing enough to stimulate young people’s interest in these areas of science. The survey shows that most Europeans derive information on the development of science from television (65 percent.), Followed by newspaper (33 percent.), Websites (32 percent.) And magazines (26 percent)..
Eurobarometer commented European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn. “The results of this study show that Europeans are positive about the role that science and technology play to the public, but at the same time expect their values ??and concerns will be taken into account by scientists and politicians – said the Commissioner. – The main objective of the next EU program for research and Innovation Horizon 2020 is to achieve a balance in this area. Currently, we need to increase efforts to establish a dialogue with the public about science and interest more young people occupations related to science and innovation. “
Eurobarometer survey evaluating the ratio of EU citizens to science and innovation has been conducted in the 27 Member States of the European Union (without the participation of Croatia) in the form of direct interviews. Interviews were carried out with more than 27 thousand. respondents from different social and demographic groups from 26 April to 14 May 2013
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