Actually European!? 2023

Citizen Expectations towards German EU Policy in the Context of Crisis and Transformation

This year’s “Actually European!?” study reveals that citizens expect Germany to play a more active role in the EU. Moreover, the long-term study, now in its fifth year, surveys what Germans perceive to be the country’s role within the EU.

Actually European!? 2023

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This year`s representative survey reveals that citizens expect Germany to play a more active role in the EU.

By Christine Pütz and Johannes Hillje

Actually European 2023

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New survey finds Germans believe Berlin is not delivering on Europe

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Representative survey: Germans want their government to assume an active and cooperative role in Europe

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German citizens believe their government's promise to shape EU policy has not yet been fulfilled. The majority support a joint EU investment fund to promote climate-neutral industries. European defense capabilities and energy independence are their top policy priorities.

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Actually European!? 2023

Citizen Expectations towards German EU Policy in the Context of Crisis and Transformation

Actually European!? 2023

Actually European 2023

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POLITICO

Press Release

Representative survey: Germans want their government to assume an active and cooperative role in Europe

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Actually European!? 2023

Selbstverständlich Europäisch: Deutschlands Rolle in der EU

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