The EU's security: concerns and optimism among the citizens

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In a current survey carried out on behalf of the European Commission, 47 percent of EU citizens will be concerned about the security of the European Union in the next five years. This survey, for which more than 25,000 people aged 15 and over, offers important insights into the concerns and priorities of the European population.

challenges in the perception of the citizens

The nationwide results show that Portugal gives the formal tip of the worries where 77 percent of those surveyed are concerned. In Germany, 54 percent expressed similar feelings, while almost two thirds of the EU citizens are concerned about the security of the Union as a whole.

a differentiated picture of the future of the EU

Regardless of the concerns regarding security, a certain optimism in terms of the future of the EU predominates. About 58 percent of the respondents look positively into the future, which indicates that many citizens have trust in the integrity and stability of the European Union despite current challenges.

public priorities: migration and environment

When it comes to the most pressing topics that the EU should concern, the irregular migration and environmental protection surveyed emphasize. 33 percent of the participants demanded that climate change and environmental problems get the highest priority. These results could be seen as an indicator that citizens recognize the connection between environmental issues and security.

economic views: neutral view

In terms of the economic development of the EU in the next five years, however, an opinion dispute can be determined. While 50 percent of the respondents are optimistic, 45 percent show skepticism. This clarifies that the citizens are concerned, but at the same time also have hope for positive changes in the future.

The way forward

The survey shows that security, migration and environmental problems are not only current challenges, but also topics that could have a lasting impact on life in the European Union. Citizens' trust in the EU and their institutions could be crucial to cope with these challenges and to promote a feeling of security and stability.

In a time when security and cooperation at international level are more important than ever, it remains to be seen how the EU will react to the worries expressed and what measures are taken to convey a feeling of security and confidence to the citizens.

- Nag