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title: European Parliament Autumn 2025 Eurobarometer
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# [European Parliament Autumn 2025 Eurobarometer](https://www.veriangroup.com/en-be/news-and-insights/european-parliament-autumn-2025-eurobarometer)

 Written by [Verian Group BE](https://www.veriangroup.com/en-be/news-and-insights/author/verian-group) | Feb 11, 2026 10:29:58 am

**Main findings from the Autumn 2025 European Parliament survey**

On 4 February 2026, the European Parliament published the results of its [Autumn2025 Eurobarometer](https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3632). The survey was conducted face‑to‑face by Verian in all 27 EU Member States in November 2025 and offers a comprehensive picture of public opinion on major current issues and attitudes towards the European Union.

**A context shaped by global instability**

The findings are clearly marked by the war in Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, and a deteriorating international climate. More than half of EU citizens (52%) report feeling pessimistic about the future of the world. This sentiment is reflected in widespread concerns: large majorities worry about active conflicts near the EU (72%), terrorism (67%), cyberattacks from non‑EU countries (66%), and natural disasters exacerbated by climate change (65%).

** A majority of citizens remain optimistic about the EU’s future, though less than before**

Citizens remain more optimistic about the future of the EU(57%) than about the world as a whole. However, this optimism has dropped by nine points in just six months (since May 2025), highlighting how international instability increasingly affects perceptions within Europe.

**Economic pressures weigh heavily**

The challenges citizens identify are not only geopolitical. Inflation, rising prices and the cost of living remain the top priority for the European Parliament to address (41%), followed by the economy and job creation(35%), and then EU defence and security (34%). While more than half of citizens(54%) expect their standard of living to remain stable over the next five years, over a quarter (28%) anticipate a decline. This indicates that socio‑economic concerns remain central and may intensify in the current context.

**Expectations for a stronger, more united European Union**

In this difficult environment, citizens express clear expectations regarding the EU’s role. They want the Union to focus on strengthening Europe’s global position through defence and security (40%),competitiveness, the economy and industry (32%), and energy independence (29%).Two‑thirds (66%) believe the EU’s role in protecting citizens against global crises and security risks should become more important. An overwhelming majority (89%) also calls for greater unity among Member States to tackle today’s challenges.

**Resilience of support for the EU and for the European Parliament**

Despite the negative geopolitical and economic back drop, public perceptions of the EU remain resilient. A strong majority of citizens(62%) view EU membership as a “good thing”, and nearly half (49%) have a positive image of the EU, while only 17% hold a negative one, and just above a third have a neutral image(34%). Importantly, most citizens (59%) would like the European Parliament to play a more significant role in the future, a view shared by majorities in 19 of the 27 Member States.

For more details, consult the [European Parliament publication](https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3632).

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