Finally, on addressing high energy prices, 32% of Hungarians think that in the short term the government should reduce energy-related taxes (43% among far-left sympathisers). Other measures are less popular, such as encouraging energy saving through public campaigns (26%), capping or regulating the prices of gas, oil and coal (23%), or giving out energy vouchers (13%).
EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska said: “The EIB 2022 Climate Survey shows that most Hungarians support prioritising the transition to renewable energy generation as an effective way to fight the global energy and climate crisis. This is very welcome support ahead of the COP27 climate conference. The EIB is ready to continue with hands-on support to Hungary and to make sure the country can benefit from our decades-long experience in supporting innovative clean energy investments, including modernisation of energy supply, wind farms and more energy-efficient social housing. We stand ready to use our full range of advisory and financial instruments to ensure a just green energy transition that leaves no one behind.”
Background information
About the EIB Climate Survey
The EIB has launched the fifth edition of the EIB Climate Survey, a thorough assessment of how people feel about climate change. Conducted in partnership with the market research firm BVA, the fifth edition of the EIB Climate Survey aims to inform the broader debate on attitudes and expectations in terms of climate action. More than 28 000 respondents participated in the survey in August 2022, with a representative panel of people aged 15 and above for each of the 30 countries polled.
About the EIB
Since 2019, the EIB has accelerated its transformation into a climate bank by committing to devoting at least 50% of its financing from 2025 to investments that contribute to the fight against climate change and the mitigation of its effects.
About BVA
BVA is an opinion research and consulting firm recognised as one of the most innovative market research firms in its sector. Specialising in behavioural marketing, BVA combines data science and social science to make data inspiring and bring it to life. BVA is also a member of the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN), a global network of some of the world’s leading market research and survey players, with over 40 members.