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Стаття висвітлює сприйняття та ставлення до Європейського Союзу, котрі побутують серед української широкої громадськості, на основі соціологічних опитувань. The paper analyzed the attitude of Ukrainian society towards the EU. Secondary analysis of survey results showed that the general public supported Ukraine's European integration. For example, research has shown that the majority of Ukrainians were convinced in the desirability and necessity of European integration of Ukraine and prefered this foreign policy vector to other options (such as the Customs Union).The Ukrainian population associated the European Union with prosperity, strong economy, stablility, powerful army, a high level of democracy and protection of rights and freedoms, transparency of the political system, and the rule of law. Thus, one can conclude that in general Ukrainians considered the EU to be a model of democracy. Despite the fact that in given timeframe Ukrainian integration into the EU was only possible option of integration for more than a half of Ukrainians, it is important to take into account that 20% of the population of Ukraine didn’t have clearly formed opinions on the matter. Thus, when considering this question it is necessary to make allowance for the fact that about a fifth of the Ukrainian population was not sufficiently informed or not sufficiently interested in the question of the integration vector of the foreign policy of Ukraine. The latter fact, in its turn, confirms that support for European integration among more than 50% of the population of Ukraine is an important factor when considering the preferences Ukrainian society. Based on the above analysis, one can conclude that during the 2012-2013 support of pro-European vector of foreign policy remained higher than other alternatives, e.g. the pro-Russian vector. The positive image of the EU and the association with the development of democracy, rule of law, economic stability and other perspectives associated with it, make it possible to assume that the majority of Ukrainian population hoped that Association Agreement with EU would be signed in November 2013. Refusal to sign this document was contrary to the expectations and preferences of the general population, and, therefore, caused the protest actions. Thus, the coordination of foreign policy decisions with public opinion is essential for the maintenance of the recognition of the legitimacy of the current government. Статья высвечивает восприятие и отношение к Европейскому Союзу, которые существуют среди украинской широкой общественности, на основе социологических опросов. |
