FSD1173 Finnish Opinions on Security Policy and National Defence 2000: Autumn

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[q1] In your opinion, how well has Finland managed its foreign policy over the last few years?

[q2] In your opinion, should Finland continue its policy of military non-alignment or enter a military alliance?

[q3] If Finland decided to enter a military alliance or seek a closer military cooperation with other countries, what would you see as the best option?

[q4] Is Finland committing itself to NATO membership as a result of its cooperation with NATO at difference levels, thus giving up its policy of military non-alignment?

[q5] If Finland were attacked, do you think Finns should in all circumstances take up arms in defence of their country, even if the outcome seemed uncertain?

[q6] What is your opinion on the defence forces funding?

[q7] In your opinion, if Finland got involved in a war fought with conventional weapons, how well would it be able to defend itself?

[q8_1] Finland has for decades participated in UN-led peacekeeping operations and in the past few years also in NATO-led operations. What is your opinion on Finland taking part in peacekeeping operations?

[q8_2] Should Finland also participate in militarily challenging peace enforcement operations, such as the recent NATO air strikes in Kosovo?

[q8_3] Where in the world do you think Finland should take part in peacekeeping operations?

[q9] The EU is expanding its capacity to take on crisis management tasks. This would enable setting up a force comprising of 60,000 personnel for crisis management operations. How do you view the fact that the EU is undertaking military tasks?

[q10] Do you think it is good that Finland has pledged 1,500 soldiers for the European Rapid Reaction Force, to be available if needed?

[bv1] The respondent's gender

[bv2] The respondent's age

[bv3] Is the respondent the person with the highest income in the household?

[bv4] The respondent's economic activity and occupational group

[bv5] (IF RETIRED) The respondent's former economic activity and occupational group

[bv6] Type of municipality of residence

[bv7] The respondent's education

[bv8] The annual gross income of the household (total income of all household members before tax) in Finnish marks

[bv9_1] Number of people aged over 16 in the household

[bv9_2] Number of people aged 7-16 in the household

[bv9_3] Number of people aged under 7 in the household

[bv9_4] Total number of household members

[bv10] Household composition

[bv11] (IF BV3=2) Economic activity and occupational status of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv12] (IF BV3=2 and IF RETIRED) Former economic activity and occupational status of the head of the household

[bv13] The respondent's employment status

[bv14] Who in the household is mainly responsible for everyday shopping?

[bv15] The respondent's province of residence (according to the pre-1997 classification)

[bv16] Major region (NUTS 2) (old classification)

[bv17] Region (NUTS3) of residence

[bv18] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party or group would you vote for?

[bv19] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party or group would be your second choice?

[bv20] Which party or group did you vote for in the parliamentary elections held in March 1999?

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