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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[q1] Considering the present state of the world, do you think that over the next five years Finland and the Finns will live in a more secure or insecure world than at present?

[q2_1] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: European integration

[q2_2] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Development in Russia

[q2_3] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Increase in Finland's international economic cooperation

[q2_4] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Development in the Middle East

[q2_5] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Nuclear weapons of Russia

[q2_6] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Nuclear weapons of other countries

[q2_7] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: State of the environment at present, and current use of natural resources

[q2_8] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Use of nuclear power in energy production in Finland

[q2_9] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Use of nuclear power in energy production in Russia

[q2_10] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: The presence of Russian armed forces in the areas near the Finnish border

[q2_11] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Relations between Russia and the Baltic countries

[q2_12] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Finland's membership in the EU

[q2_13] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Employment situation in Finland

[q2_14] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Increase in the number of foreigners in Finland

[q2_15] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Development in the region of former Yugoslavia

[q2_16] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Current economic situation in Finland

[q2_17] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: Current state of public order and security in Finland

[q2_18] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: The expansion of NATO to Eastern Central Europe

[q2_19] Impact on the security of Finland and the Finns: The potential expansion of NATO into the Baltics

[q3] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of Finland as a whole?

[q4_1] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Environment

[q4_2] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Economic life

[q4_3] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Employment

[q4_4] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Agriculture

[q4_5] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Social security

[q4_6] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Gender equality

[q4_7] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Military security

[q4_8] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: National independence

[q4_9] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Finland's international position

[q4_10] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Finland's ability to influence issues related to foreign, security and defence policy

[q4_11] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: Public order and safety in general

[q4_12] What kind of impact do you think Finland's EU membership will have on the development of the country in the following areas: National culture

[q5] In your opinion, how well has Finland managed its foreign policy over the last few years?

[q6] In your opinion, has the policy of military neutrality become more important or less important to Finland in recent times?

[q7] In your opinion, should Finland continue its policy of military non-alignment or enter a military alliance?

[q8] If Finland decided to enter a military alliance or seek a closer military co-operation with other countries, what would you see as the best option?

[q9] If Finland were attacked, do you think the Finns should in all circumstances take up arms in defence of their country, even if the outcome seemed uncertain?

[q10] If Finland were attacked, would you be prepared to participate in different defence tasks according to your skills and abilities?

[q11] If Finland were attacked, would you try to leave the country?

[q12] Would you be willing to participate in voluntary national defence training and courses? (Including reasons why would not be willing)

[q13] What is your opinion on the defence forces funding?

[q14] Do you think the Finnish Defence Forces should purchase attack helicopters suitable for battle?

[q15] Do you think a Finnish special rapid deployment force, consisting of volunteers, can be sent to military peacekeeping operations if there is a UN mandate?

[q16] In your opinion, if Finland got involved in a war fought with conventional weapons, how well would it be able to defend itself?

[q17] There is strong international pressure to give up landmines as they have caused great losses to civilians in civil wars. Even though landmines are considered an important part of Finland's defence, do you think Finland should give them up?

[bv1] The respondent's gender

[bv2] The respondent's age

[bv3] Are you the person with the highest income in your household?

[bv4_1] The respondent's economic activity and occupational status

[bv4_2] (IF RETIRED) The respondent's former economic activity and occupational status

[bv5] Type of municipality of residence

[bv6_1] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which political party would you vote for?

[bv6_2] If the parliamentary elections were held now, which party or group would be your second choice?

[bv7] Which party or group did you vote for in the 1996 municipal (local) elections?

[bv8] The respondent's basic education

[bv9] The respondent's vocational education

[bv10] The gross annual income of the household (total income of all household members before tax) in Finnish marks

[bv10_1] Who in the household is mainly responsible for everyday shopping?

[bv11_1] Number of persons aged over 16 in the household (including the respondent)

[bv11_2] Number of persons aged 7-16 in the household (including the respondent)

[bv11_3] Number of children aged under 7 in the household

[bv11_4] Total number of household members

[bv12] Household composition

[bv13_1] (IF BV3=2) Economic activity and occupational status of the person with the highest income in the household

[bv13_2] (IF BV3=2 and IF RETIRED) Former economic activity and occupational status of the head of the household

[bv14] The respondent's employment status

[bv15] Degree of urbanisation of the municipality of residence

[bv16] Region (NUTS3) of residence

[bv17] Province of residence

[bv18] The respondent's province of residence (according to the pre-1997 classification)

[bv19] Major region (NUTS2) (previous classification)