EU-wide survey: Citizens seek enhanced EU role in protection amid global shifts | News | European Parliament
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The European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey reveals citizens’ high expectations regarding the EU and its post-2027 budget.

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/4370059

  • 68% of EU citizens want the EU to play a greater role in protecting citizens against international crises and security risks
  • Nine out of ten Europeans citizens call on Member States to tackle current global challenges together (90%) and most believe the EU needs greater means (77%) to prevail in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape
  • Defence and security (37%) as well as competitiveness, economy and industry (32%) should be the EU’s focus, to reinforce its position in the world
  • To invest in what matters, 78% of EU citizens believe that more projects should be funded by the EU as a whole and 91% say the European Parliament should be properly informed and equipped to control EU spending

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