Opinion of the EU has remained largely favorable after Brexit vote
Median % in 8 European countries who have a(n) __ opinion of the European Union
Note: Percentages are medians based on seven EU member countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden) and the U.K., which left the EU in 2020 after citizens voted to do so in a 2016 referendum.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
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Opinion of the EU has remained largely favorable after Brexit vote
Median % in 8 European countries who have a(n) __ opinion of the European Union
| Date | Label | Favorable | Unfavorable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Spring 2026 | 62 | 36 |
| 2025 | Spring 2025 | 63 | 35 |
| 2024 | Spring 2024 | 62 | 37 |
| 2023 | Spring 2023 | 68 | 31 |
| 2022 | Spring 2022 | 71 | 27 |
| 2021 | Spring 2021 | 65 | 33 |
| 2019 | Spring 2019 | 62 | 36 |
| 2018 | Spring 2018 | 62 | 36 |
| 2017 | Spring 2017 | 60 | 37 |
| 2016 | Spring 2016 | 49 | 48 |
Note: Percentages are medians based on seven EU member countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden) and the U.K., which left the EU in 2020 after citizens voted to do so in a 2016 referendum.
Source: Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
