European Union

In the referendum held in the UK on 23rd June 2016 a small majority, 51.9%, voted to leave the European Union. We asked Affluents throughout Europe about their attitudes to this at the time. Since then, the build-up to Brexit has been rumbling along, even dominating the news recently. The actual date has been delayed twice, Prime Minister Boris Johnson took over from Theresa May, and there’s still no final decision.

How does the exit poll work?

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The European affluent are generally more positive towards their country’s membership of the European Union than the non-affluent.

Europe is on the wrong track say citizens in ten of EU’s largest countries – but little desire to leave the European Union outright. Faultlines across Europe with Mediterranean countries (Spain, Italy, France) most unhappy, but central Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary) more positive.

Faultlines Across Europe with Mediterranean Countries (Spain, Italy, France) Most Unhappy, But Central Europe (Germany, Poland, Hungary) More Positive.