16.03.2009
Citizens are most willing to protest in case of delays in pension and salary payments. Nearly 20% are ready to participate in protests against the authorities for money
- To the question “Under what conditions are you personally ready to take part in protest actions?” 37.8% of respondents answered that they are not ready to take part in protests under any circumstances. 16.2% could not answer this question.
- At the same time, 35.6% of respondents (the largest share) are ready to take part in protest actions if there are delays in salary or pension payments, 27.1% — if they (or members of their families) are dismissed from work, and 22.2% — in the case of violations of their rights and freedoms. Only 15.4% are ready to take part in protests in the event of early parliamentary elections, and 4.3% — in the event of early presidential elections.
- 61.3% would not agree to take part in a protest action against the current authorities even if they were offered financial compensation. 19.1% are ready to participate in a protest action against the authorities for money. 19.6% were undecided on this question.
Methodology
- Survey date: 4–14 March 2009
- Number of respondents: 2016
- Age: 18 and older
- Regions: all regions of Ukraine
- Margin of error: up to 3.3%
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