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.

Topics covered by Eurobarometer 26 included: international politics and organization; mass political behavior, attitudes, and opinion; government, political systems, and organization; transport, travel, and mobility; and natural resources and energy.

Data collection took place from 18 October-11 November, 1986.