3 in 4 Europeans see benefits of EU, record numbers want more security.
25 March 2025
With 74% of Europeans in all member states saying they believe their country has benefited from EU membership, the bloc’s approval rating is at a record high since the question was first asked in 1983.
While ratings are up, expectations for the next five years are down. A third expect their standard of living to decrease and over a third want a focus on defence and security.
While ratings are up, expectations for the next five years are down. A third expect their standard of living to decrease and over a third want a focus on defence and security.