Most citizens of the European Union consider that the current economic and social situation in their country is bad. In particular, three out of four citizens say that the employment situation in their country is "bad" compared with only 22% who take the opposite view.

However, as far as the European economy is concerned, 49% of the respondents consider that the situation is good. At the same time, the study also shows that the European public opinion is ready for solutions in order to foster growth and address crucial issues like unemployment or the future of pensions. These are the result of a special Eurobarometer poll realised between the 27th of October and the 29th of November 2004 among a sample of nearly 25.000 persons.

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News Source: Cordis