Brussels (Eurotoday) – The latest Eurobarometer survey shows strong support for the euro (79%) and the Recovery Plan (68%), with 61% backing the abolition of 1- and 2-cent coins.
According to the European Commission’s latest Eurobarometer survey, public support for the euro remains very firm. The survey discovers that 79% of respondents consider that having the euro is the right thing for the EU. A large bulk of 71% of respondents also assume it is a good thing for their own country.
The survey results indicate a high level of backing for the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the apparatus at the heart of NextGenerationEU. A substantial majority of 68% of respondents back the idea of a recovery plan backing all Member States, on condition that they drive green, digital and social investments and reforms.
The survey also pursued citizens’ opinions on certain questions linked to euro coins and banknotes. It discovered that 61% of respondents are in endorsement of abolishing 1- and 2-euro cent coins, contemplating a high and stable level of support with absolute majorities in all but three euro area Member nations (Spain, Cyprus and Greece).
The blank” rel=”noopener”>Eurobarometer survey was executed through discussions with over 18,600 respondents from all 20 euro area Member States, between 7 and 15 October 2024. The Standard Eurobarometer, issued on 29 November, shows that support for the euro has gained an all-time high, with 74% approval across the EU and 81% in the eurozone.
Comments
Last News
AI-Driven Cyberattacks Surge Amid Rising Global Security Concerns in 2026 Brussels
Cybersecurity analysts warn that AI-powered cyber operations are evolving faster than traditional digital defense systems,
Norway’s FoRB Policy Sets a Global Standard
Former Chief of Staff to Zelenskyy Charged with Corruption
During the ongoing corruption probe, Zelenskyy dismissed Yermak, his long-time close associate and top foreign policy negotiator, last November on the same day NABU searched Yermak’s office. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Yermak’s work but stated he needed “to avoid any speculations.”
According to NABU, the alleg
Detained Mayor Intensifies Effort for Release from "Pre-Trial Detention"
Erion Veliaj has been held in what is termed “pre-trial detention” (PTD) since February 2025, pending an investigation by Albanian prosecutors.
His trial is yet to start and he robustly denies any wrongdoing but he continues to be held in a detention centre in Albania.
His l
International Scrutiny on Denmark’s Anti-Racism Plan: Insights from the UPR
In February 2025, Denmark introduced its first National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), acknowledging a long-standing issue identified by human rights monitors. However, six months later, during the 52nd session of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group in Geneva, the adequacy of the plan was questioned. Forty-four of the eighty-seven participating states expressed concerns abo
Labour Officials ‘Backing Away’ from Blocking Andy Burnham’s Return
Contempt Ruling Against Evo Morales Triggers Political Crisis in Bolivia 2026
Judicial authorities formally declared Morales in contempt following his absence, escalating political tensions across Bolivia and reigniting
Sudanese Victims Submit Sanctions Request to European Union’s High Representative
Latvian Defense Minister Resigns Amid Leadership Changes on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Andris Sprūds, an a
Ukraine’s Sense Bank scandal tests faith in wartime anti-corruption efforts
Ukraine’s anti-corruption drive has been rocked by allegations that a state-owned bank seized from sanctioned Russian owners was captured by a politically connected influence network tied to one of the country’s largest corruption investigations. The affair has also fuelled concerns that the bank could be used to launder money.
The claims centre on Sense Bank, formerly Alfa-Bank Ukraine, which w
Leave a Reply