The article compares public opinions in West Germany and Britain about the European Community from 1975 to 1980. It looks at how people in both countries feel about European integration, national institutions, and social values. The study considers factors like politics, media influence, education, gender, and age. The researchers found that attitudes in the two countries are more similar than previously thought. They also explored differences in opinions and tried to explain why they exist. The study used data from European Commission surveys and other opinion polls in Britain and Germany.