Special Eurobarometer 512

Abstract

This survey shows widespread support for working with countries around the world. Almost nine in ten EU respondents say it is important to partner with countries outside the EU to reduce poverty. The global pandemic has not shaken EU citizens’ support for the EU’s work in international development and the results confirm a solid trend over recent years, meaning cooperation with partner countries remains one of the most positively perceived EU policies. On green issues, a clear majority (88%) of EU respondents say it is important for the EU to tackle climate change and its effects in developing countries. In addition, 90% of EU citizens agree that young people are important in tackling environmental challenges in developing countries.