Publications

Ukrainians are battling for their survival while European politicians pledge solidarity and offer aid, claiming such measures to be in line with Europe’s vital interests and core values.  Do Europeans agree? Do they believe in the cause and their capacity to provide enough...

This follow-up to our “Under pressure” report published in October 2022 aims to shed light on the question as to whether European solidarity with Ukraine will be affected by the impact of the energy crisis, particularly in the face of plunging temperatures.

Rapid transformation processes shake up economies, put a strain on democracies and disrupt societies. Digitalization is a driver of transformation. Its effects on democracy have been debated over the past years. Against this backdrop, we asked what people know about...

The shock of territorial war in Europe and the destruction, suffering and flow of refugees associated with it, as well as the courage and determination demonstrated by countless Ukrainians, have left their marks on European public opinion. This study seeks to shed light on...

Russia‘s attack on Ukraine and the war that followed changed the political landscape and priorities in the EU profoundly. How do Europeans perceive these changes and how do they expect their personal prospects to adapt? In March 2022 we asked them about it. Previewing our...

During Angela Merkel’s time as Chancellor, the European Union as well as Germany’s role in it has changed. How do Europeans view German leadership as the longterm German and European leader prepares to step away from power?

For politicians across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic is a stress test for governance. Curbing the coronavirus pandemic calls for swift and strong executive action. Indeed, many government leaders have resorted to extraordinary and, in some cases, draconian measures, which...

In this latest report for the Oxford University Europe's Stories research project we follow up on the findings from our December 2020 survey about the crucial importance of freedom of movement. We then assess how European citizens think of the European Union (EU) today, and...

Britain’s recent departure from the EU showcases what can happen when dissatisfaction with the EU and its perceived lack of democracy reaches an extreme. Our latest poll of the 27 member states of the European Union plus the UK paints a more positive picture of the health of...

In our previous report, The Optimism Gap, we found that a substantial share of the EU’s population thinks that their own country is not doing well, despite still being hopeful about their own lives. We called this the “optimism gap”. We also discussed what this might mean...