European Parliament Eurobarometer : winter survey 2025 : Parlemeter

Conducted in the early 2025, this Winter Eurobarometer survey shows that Europeans have high expectations from the EU in its role to protect them against global challenges and security risks. Large majorities are looking for an EU that protects them by focussing on security, defence, and the economy. There is wide agreement among EU citizens that EU Member States should be more united to face current global challenges and that the European Union needs more means to deal with the challenges ahead. Citizens are also increasingly aware of the benefits that come with EU membership and see a more important role for the European Parliament. The impacts of inflation and rising cost of living are a major concern, with significant shares of EU citizens expecting their living standards to decrease in the coming years. The survey, carried out by Verian research agency between 9 January and 4 February 2025 in all 27 EU Member States, was conducted face-to-face, with video interviews (CAVI) used additionally in Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Malta, Netherlands, and Sweden. 26.354 interviews were conducted in total and EU results are weighted according to the size of the population in each country.