– 75% of Europeans think that the EU is a place of stability in a troubled world, up 8 percentage points since autumn 2025.
– 74% of Europeans view EU membership of their country as beneficial. This is the highest result ever recorded in a Eurobarometer survey for this question since it was first asked in 1983, only matched before in 2025.
– 68% of Europeans believe that the EU’s role in protecting citizens against global crises and security risks should become more important in the future.
– 73% want the EU to have more means to face global challenges.While economic concerns grow,
Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of the EU, and recognise the quality of life it enables.
The results of the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, underline Europeans’ perception of the EU as a safe haven in the midst of geopolitical uncertainty. 75% of Europeans think that the EU is a place of stability in a troubled world – up 8 percentage points since October-November 2025, amounting to the second highest proportion recorded in the past decade.
Recent global developments have heightened the pessimistic outlook Europeans have on the future of the world: 58% are pessimistic about it (versus 38% optimistic). Pessimism about the future of the world has increased by 6 percentage points since autumn 2025. The overall mood of citizens fluctuates between uncertainty (44%) and hope (43%) which are the two most chosen emotions by citizens to describe their current state of mind.
Against the backdrop of a world in motion where alliances are shifting, EU membership is seen as beneficial by 74% of Europeans, an all-time high only matched in 2025. The EU’s contribution to protecting peace and strengthening security is seen as the main and growing benefit of membership (40%, +3 percentage points since spring 2025). The improved cooperation between member states that goes along with membership comes second (34%).
“At a time of global uncertainty, Europeans increasingly see the European Union as a beacon of stability. In a troubled world, that trust is Europe’s greatest asset. It comes with a clear expectation that we act decisively to deliver security, prosperity and opportunity for our citizens,” said European Parliament President Metsola.
Source: European Parliament
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