Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds
A new study from the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals that while Europeans desire a united continent, they are increasingly pessimistic about its future. The report highlights a 'crisis of confidence' that is fueling support for far-right political narratives.
Why it matters
It offers insight into the shifting political landscape of Europe and the potential for increased political instability.
European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. Europe Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds A continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline, report suggests
Prefer the Guardian on Google Europeans overwhelmingly want a strong, united and independent Europe but question whether it can get there, according to a study that suggests a continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline.
The report , based on 5,800 interviews in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK and analysis of the way Europe is discussed in the politics and media of 15 countries, paints a picture of an ambitious but disillusioned public.
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