CONTENTS OF CHAIN EMAILS Estonians and Lithuanians, who received chain emails, more frequently reported that the main topic of these emails was support for Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia. Most emails, however, were related to COVID-19. EE LT LV V4 + AT COVID-19epidemic/pandemic 46% 44% 43% 47% Criticism of the government and Prime Minister 36% 25% 24% 20% over various issues ✓ Malesare more likely receive Criticism of the European Union over various issues 29% 27% 25% 20% emails with theme of criticism of EU, NATO and support for Migration crisis 25% 21% 18% 11% Vladimir Putin. Criticism of Ukraine or Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky 23% 22% 20% 16% ✓ Femalemore often get emails during the war in Ukraine Criticism of Russia or Russian President Vladimir Putin 21% 20% 20% 16% about COVID-19. during the war in Ukraine Supportfor Ukraine or Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky 21% 28% 28% 25% ✓ People over 55 more often during the war in Ukraine receive emails about criticism of Supportfor Russia or Russian President Vladimir Putin in the war in Ukraine 18% 20% 14% 11% their government and PM. Criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on various issues 16% 14% 13% 11% ✓ Emails for younger people are more focusedon conflict on I don't know (no answer) 5% 5% 4% 7% Ukraine. Other 4% 4% 4% 5% Question: Q11b. What are the main topics of the chain emails you have received recently? Base: n=2506 (people that have received a chain email) Note: Higher/Lower than average of all countries 15

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