According to NDI Public Opinion Survey, the Government"s stated goal - to become a member of the EU, is acceptable for 75 % of respondents.

63% of the respondents believe that the EU membership will improve Georgia"s economy.

31% believe that the EU membership is the country"s security guarantee. 19% of those who support to join the EU feel that it will strengthen democracy.

16% of respondents believe that the EU membership will create more jobs. 11% see the possibility of restoring territorial integrity.

Most part of the surveyed population who do not support the EU membership, think that t joining the EU will cause conflict with Russia.