Study Finds Europeans Want Unity but Doubt EU Can Deliver It
A survey of 5,800 people across six countries suggests widespread support for a strong, independent Europe alongside deep skepticism about its future, creating what researchers describe as fertile ground for far-right narratives of decline.
Europeans overwhelmingly want a strong, united and independent Europe but question whether the continent can achieve that goal, according to a new study reported by The Guardian.
The report is based on 5,800 interviews conducted in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom, combined with an analysis of how Europe is discussed in the politics and media of 15 countries, according to the source.
Researchers behind the study said the findings paint a picture of an ambitious but disillusioned public, according to the report.
The study suggests that a continent-wide crisis of confidence is creating fertile ground for far-right narratives centered on Europe's decline, the report said.
According to the excerpt, the research points to a gap between what Europeans aspire to for their continent and their belief in its capacity to realize those ambitions.
Further details on the methodology and specific findings of the study, including which organization conducted the research, were not immediately available in the source material.
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- Europeans want a united Europe but question whether it can get there, study finds — The Guardian — World
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