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5/6/06

FinFacts Ireland: EU survey shows that 47% regard globalisation as a threat to the national employment situation

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EU survey shows that 47% regard globalisation as a threat to the national employment situation

According to EU citizens, comparable living standards, followed by the introduction of the Euro in all Member States, and a common Constitution are elements which are of most importance for the future of Europe. Expectations for more Europe remain solid, in relation to key issues: fight against unemployment, protection of social rights and economic growth. These are the main results of two special Eurobarometer surveys conducted in February and March 2006 in the framework of Plan D for Democracy, Dialogue and Debate.

Ms Margot Wallström, Vice-President of European Commission, responsible for Institutional Relations and Communication Strategy, commented on the results: “Citizens want Europe strong. There is a feeling of solidarity and a need for common solutions. The EU is associated with security: from social security, security against terrorism and crime, security in health, living and environmental conditions to job security. The EU is expected to harness globalisation, bring solutions in terms of peace, democracy, living standards as well as research, innovation and economic performance. This should be the foundation of the EU policy agenda, which will help reinvent and renew the EU ahead of its 50th anniversary.” Note EU-Digest: The bottom-line of this survey shows that the 25 EU-members need to do a far better job at selling the vision of and the results achieved by the EU during its 50 year history.

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