Bulgaria is the only country in Europe whose people are more dissatisfied with life than satisfied.

In all other European countries the trend is the opposite, according to a study if the Agency for Social Analyses (ASA), focusing on way of life of Bulgarians in times of crisis.

ASA is an independent, non-profit making public policy oriented Think-Tank organization specialized in training and all kind of social research.

Their data shows that 96.1% of Bulgarians believe the State must do much more to prevent impoverishment of the nation while 2/3 deem their wages unfair – data comparable with the one for Slovenia and Portugal.

Job security has turned a priority during the crisis with nearly 98% of respondents preferring a secure position over higher pay.

1/3 thinks that in a situation of limited job offers, man should be privileged in getting them.

According to the study, the majority of Bulgarian women prefer to retire at the age of 57, men – at the age of 59, the later compared with 65 for Norwegian males; 61 - for the Portuguese, and 60 – for the French.

15.7% of Bulgarians fell pray of an attack or robbery in the last 5 years, but this is lower than Switzerland (16.5%), Norway (18.7%), and Belgium (21.7%). However, nearly 33% of Bulgarians fear they could become victims of an attack, compared to 12% for the Swiss; 24% for the Belgians and only 7% for the Norwegians, which is attributed to lack of trust in Bulgarian police and judicial system.

75% of Bulgarians think police are working under political pressure and every fourth person - that they take bribes. 56% don't trust the judicial system while 85% believe that the Courts protect the rich and the powerful, not common folk. 74% are convinced the Courts are subject to political pressure, and 36% - that the magistrates are corrupt.

88% of all respondents wish for much harsher sentences in criminal cases.