To ensure comparability with the survey carried out in 1996 same main research questionnaire was used in 2012, the formation of policy networks in time of political changes. The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of Slovenian integration into the European Union on strategy of interest groups over time and through different periods (before joining, in the association period and full membership). Therefore, questions focusing on the international activities and participation of interest groups were added.

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Face-to-face interview: Paper-and-pencil (PAPI)If the respondent and interviewer failed to agree on the appointment of the interview, respondents were given the opportunity to complete the questionnaire themselves. Some repondents received questionnaire in advance on their special request for preview.Interview.FaceToFace.PAPI