FSD1324 Finnish Opinions on Security Policy and National Defence 2003

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

[q2_1] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with Sweden?

[q2_2] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with Estonia?

[q2_3] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with other Nordic countries?

[q2_4] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with Russia?

[q2_5] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with other Baltic states?

[q2_6] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with Germany?

[q2_7] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with France?

[q2_8] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the United Kingdom?

[q2_9] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with the United States?

[q2_10] Over the past few years, how well has Finland managed its relations with developing countries?

[q3] Over the past few years, how well has the EU managed its foreign and security policy?

[q4] If Finland were attacked, do you think Finns should in all circumstances take up arms in defence of their country, even though the outcome seemed uncertain?

[q5] What is your opinion on the defence forces funding?

[q6] What is your opinion on the defence forces funding (response alternatives presented in reverse order)?

[q7] Your opinion on Finland's defence system: should Finland keep the present universal conscription, adopt a selective conscription, or give up the conscription army altogether and adopt to a professional army?

[q8] Do you think that, over the next five years, Finns will live in a more secure or insecure world?

[q9_1] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: EU enlargement to eastern Central Europe, including the Baltic states

[q9_2] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Internal developments in Russia

[q9_3] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Increase in Finland's international economic co-operation

[q9_4] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Conflict between Israel and the Palestinians

[q9_5] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Nuclear weapons

[q9_6] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Situation in Iraq

[q9_7] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: State of the environment at present, and current use of natural resources

[q9_8] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Use of nuclear energy in Finland

[q9_9] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Use of nuclear energy in Russia

[q9_10] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

[q9_11] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Relations between Russia and the Baltic states

[q9_12] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: International terrorism

[q9_13] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Finland's membership in the EU

[q9_14] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Employment situation in Finland

[q9_15] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Increase in the number of foreigners in Finland

[q9_16] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: Current economic situation in Finland

[q9_17] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: NATO enlargement to the Baltic states

[q9_18] Impact on the security of Finns and Finland: US war against terrorism

[q10] In your opinion, should Finland continue its policy of military non-alignment or enter a military alliance?

[q11] If Finland decided to enter a military alliance, what would you see as the best option?

[q12] Finland co-operates with NATO in various ways. Do you think that through this co-operation Finland is committing itself to NATO membership, thus giving up its policy of non-alignment?

[q13] Which of the following options best represents your views on a common defence policy for the European Union?

[q14] If the EU decided to develop a common defence, should it be established...

[q15] What should Finland do if the EU decided to develop a common defence?

[q16] What should Finland do if the EU decided to develop a common defence? (response alternatives were presented in other order)

[q17] Should Finland participate in peacekeeping and crisis management operations in areas where there is still an ongoing war?

[q18] Finnish law states that Finland may participate in crisis management and peacekeeping operations based on a mandate by the United Nations or Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Should Finland participate...

[bv1] Respondent's gender

[bv2] Respondent's age

[bv3] Respondent's employment status

[bv4] Respondent's economic activity

[bv5] Respondent's marital status

[bv6] Economic activity of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv7] Is the respondent the person with the highest income in the household?

[bv8] Who in the household is responsible for taking care of everyday household duties like shopping etc?

[bv9] Household type

[bv10_1] Children aged under 1 living in the household

[bv10_2] Children aged 1 living in the household

[bv10_3] Children aged 2 living in the household

[bv10_4] Children aged 3 living in the household

[bv10_5] Children aged 4 living in the household

[bv10_6] Children aged 5 living in the household

[bv10_7] Children aged 6 living in the household

[bv10_8] Children aged 7 living in the household

[bv10_9] Children aged 8 living in the household

[bv10_10] Children aged 9 living in the household

[bv10_11] Children aged 10 living in the household

[bv10_12] Children aged 11 living in the household

[bv10_13] Children aged 12 living in the household

[bv10_14] Children aged 13 living in the household

[bv10_15] Children aged 14 living in the household

[bv10_16] Children aged 15 living in the household

[bv10_17] Children aged 16 living in the household

[bv10_18] Children aged 17 living in the household

[bv11] Total number of children aged under 18 living in the household

[bv12] Total gross annual income of the household before taxes (including the income of all household members)

[bv13] Total number of persons living in the household (including the respondent)

[bv14] Respondent's education

[bv15] Type of accommodation

[bv16] Number of inhabitants in the respondent's municipality of residence

[bv17] Type of neighbourhood

[bv18] Housing tenure

[bv19] Major region

[bv21] Region of residence (NUTS3)

[bv22] Do you have access to and use a mobile phone?

[bv23] Do you yourself use the Internet?

[bv24_1] Where do you use the Internet: At home

[bv24_2] Where do you use the Internet: At work

[bv24_3] Where do you use the Internet: At school/polytechnic/university or other educational institution

[bv24_4] Where do you use the Internet: At the home of a relative or friend

[bv24_5] Where do you use the Internet: In the library

[bv24_6] Where do you use the Internet: Somewhere else

[bv25] How often do you use the Internet?

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