EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows
- Support for the European Union is at a record high, with 74% of EU citizens believing membership is beneficial for protecting peace and strengthening security, according to a Eurobarometer poll.
- The poll, conducted in January and February, shows that this is the highest support recorded since the question was first asked in 1983.
- Concerns about the economy remain prominent, with one third of citizens expecting a decrease in their standard of living over the next five years.
- Two thirds of citizens expressed a desire for the EU's role in protecting against global crises and security risks to increase, as reported by Eurobarometer.
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Security fears, record support for the EU among citizens
Driven by fears about the coming war, membership in the European Union reaches record levels of consensus in Europe. This is what the latest Eurobarometer reveals, the survey commissioned by the European Parliament in the 27...
EU approval among citizens at record level as global security concerns grow, Eurobarometer poll shows
The EU is experiencing its highest ever approval rating among citizens amid growing concerns over global security, the EU Parliament's Winter Eurobarometer survey published on March 25 has found.The survey — which conducted 26,354 face-to-face interviews in all 27 EU countries — found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of EU citizens consider their country to have benefited from EU membership. According to a summary of the survey, this is the "bes…
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