The EU’s latest study found that 90 percent of Europeans hope for a more united front in facing global challenges, while almost half of those surveyed expressed a state of uncertainty in the current climate.
Conducted during times of conflict between the US and the Middle East, the European Parliament’s survey published on Wednesday (1 July) shed light on a general state of tension throughout the continent.
“To strengthen the EU’s position in the world, citizens wanted to focus primarily on defence and security,” said European Parliament spokesperson Delphine Colard on Tuesday, presenting the report.
Despite indications of crisis, “74 percent of the Europeans view European membership as beneficial, equalling in an all-time high,” said Colard, with reference to data that has only indicated a growth in the public’s favourable opinion of the EU since 2013.
The survey looked at the perceived priorities, expectations, and standard of living of European residents, highlighting general stability throughout the bloc.
