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4. The European Union
Western Europeans more content with EU membership now than during euro crisis
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- 4. The European Union
- Most Europeans optimistic about relations with other European nations, pessimistic about reducing inequality
- Attitudes toward Germany positive but falling in some European countries
- Young adults in the former Eastern Bloc and Italy see Germany favorably
- Most like Germany, except in Greece
- Merkel garners more confidence than other European leaders
- Only German leader Angela Merkel earns positive ratings across EU
- Since 2009, more say European integration has helped individual economies
- Many who support right-wing parties think European integration has hurt their nation’s economy
- Many people say EU membership has strengthened their national economies
- Western Europeans more content with EU membership now than during euro crisis
- Most believe EU membership has generally benefited their country
- People who think EU membership has strengthened economy are more positive about EU
- Many with a favorable view of right-wing populist parties less happy with EU
- Young Europeans more keen on the EU
- Views of the European Union over time
- Most in member nations hold favorable views of EU