European Union

The European Project in 2020 survey, carried out by Ipsos’ online platform ‘Global Advisor’, provides much needed insights into EU citizens’ views of the European Union. It focuses on three key aspects: 1) the past and present direction of the EU, 2) the EU’s impact in the world and the necessity for its Member States to act together and 3) the EU’s role in the handling of Coronavirus.

There is an increasing preference amongst the Affluents for staying part of the EU.

New Ipsos global study shows nearly half of people in 10 European countries think things across the EU are on the wrong track – but less pessimistic than in 2017. 44% say they are not very interested in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Worldwide, half think the European project as a whole has made Europe stronger.

While meningococcal meningitis is relatively uncommon, it is unpredictable, may progress very rapidly and can lead to death in as little as 24 hours from the first symptoms.(1,2)
Although only a few of those exposed to the bacteria will actually develop disease, adolescents and young adults are more likely than any other age group to carry the bacteria without showing symptoms, with carriage rates peaking in 19 year olds with almost 1 in 4 (24%) carrying.(3)

The 10 key points from this edition of Italy Flair outlines citizens’ responses to the political and economic developments of the past year and trends in society and markets.

A major new Ipsos survey conducted in partnership with the Policy Institute at King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe reveals what the public think will happen in the Brexit negotiations, and the impact of leaving the EU on key issues over the following five years.

The UK isn’t changing its mind about Brexit says Ben Page in Politico.

Global study shows many around the world see merits of European project, but support under pressure in core Member States. 60 years ago, on 25 March 1957, Belgium, France, West-Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands signed the Treaty of Rome, establishing the European Economic Community, the legal basis of today’s European Union (EU).

A majority of Britons say Donald Trump should have been invited for an official state visit although should not give a speech in parliament.