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The French and Europe: worried, but proud

by AI | 11.May 2024 | Europe in brief AI

A majority of French people express a negative feeling towards Europe, according to a survey published on May 9.

Pedestrians cross the Avenue des Champs-Élysées as the lighting projected onto the Arc de Triomphe announces the upcoming European Parliament elections, as part of the celebrations of Europe Day in Paris on May 9, 2024. (Photo: Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

Paris – Concern for 46% of the French, or anger (13%); 16% declare themselves indifferent and only a quarter show confidence (15%) or optimism (10%), according to an Ifop poll for the daily Ouest-France.

Concern is predominant among craftsmen and traders (53%) and retirees (50%), according to this study published Thursday for Europe Day.

The majority of right-wing and far-right supporters (53%) say they are concerned. The angriest are found in the ranks of Reconquête (34%) and the National Rally (23%).

Nevertheless, a majority of French people say they are proud to be Europeans, but this sentiment is declining, going from 68% in December 2021 to 59% in April 2024. Moreover, fewer and fewer French people find positive effects of European construction for France (50% against 53% in March 2017). (09.05.2024)