Today, the report presenting the first results of the ‘Standard’ Eurobarometer for Autumn 2015 is published. The report and data show that Europeans’ perception of the economic situation continues to improve: 40% of citizens say the national situation is good, up two percentage points since the Spring 2015 survey was published in July.
In addition, immigration has consolidated its place as the most important issue facing the EU currently, rising 20 percentage points in the last six months. It is the most important issue for citizens in every Member State except in Portugal.
At the same time, public support for free movement of persons within the EU remains strong thus showing that public opinion recognises the difference between migration and free movement of persons. The survey also shows terrorism as a source of growing concern in the wake of the attacks in Paris.
