Eurobarometer shows great majority of Europeans see benefits from EU membership and the EU as a pillar of stability and security

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2026 Published ahead of Europe Day, the new Eurobarometer survey shows nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU.  In a challenging global context, Europeans increasingly see the EU as a source of stability, alongside record-high backing for a common defence and security policy. Three quarters of respondents (75%) say they feel they are citizens of the EU, matching the highest level ever recorded in spring 2025.