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 59.1 covered topics including: international politics and organizations; mass political behavior, attitudes and opinions; government, political systems and organization; economic systems and development; and the use and provision specific social services.