The Eurobarometer is a program commissioned by the European Commission to monitor public opinion in the European Union member countries. Topics vary with each series, and have included agriculture, energy, environment, gender roles, immigration, knowledge of foreign languages, poverty, public health, technology, and other special topics.

Eurobarometer 46.0 covered topics including: cultural and national identity; general health; international politics and organizations; government, political systems and organizations; natural resources and energy; and economic systems and development.