Conference on the Future of Europe

The Conference on the Future of Europe is aimed at creating a new public forum for open, comprehensive, transparent and structured debate with European citizens on the issues that interest them and the policies that affect their daily lives.

92% of respondents want the voice of citizens “to be more taken into account for decisions relating to the future of Europe”

Three quarters of Europeans believe that the Conference on the Future of Europe will have a positive impact on democracy in the European Union

Hopes for the future of Europe

Six out of every ten Europeans agree that the coronavirus crisis has made them reflect on the future of the EU

Hopes for the future of Europe

• Comparable living standards 35%
• Stronger solidarity among EU Member States 30%
• Common health policy 25%
• Comparable education standards 22%

 

EU Assets
- Respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law are seen as the most important assets in 14 of the 27 Member States
- The economic, industrial and trading power of the EU is seen as the most important asset in 9 of the 27 Member States

 

Main global challenges that could affect the future of the EU

• Climate change and environmental issues 45%
• Terrorism 38%
• Risks related to health 37%
• Forced migration and displacement 27%

 

Context
The Special Eurobarometer 500 October survey on the future of Europe (EB94.1) took place from 22 October to 20 November 2020 in the 27 EU Member States and was commissioned by the European Commission and the European Parliament. 27,034 people were interviewed.