The public opinion organization, The Standard Eurobarometer 67, found some 65 percent of the Romanians trust the EU, and the "satisfaction with everyday life" in Romania on a short term stands at 43 percent and on a medium term with 57 percent, exceeding the average level registered in the union.
The trust in the EU saw a surprising growth pace both in the old member states (from 42 percent to 55 percent) and in the new ones (from 59 percent to 66 percent).
In the race for the Republican nomination, Giuliani retains the leader spot at 29 percent followed by McCain at 17 percent, Thompson at 15 percent, Romney at 8 percent and Newt Gingrich at 8 percent.