Eurobarometer shows most EU citizens benefit from international trade

According to the third Eurobarometer on international trade published today, over six in ten Europeans believe they benefit from international trade – an increase compared to the last such survey in 2019.

The survey reveals that Europeans value the benefits brought by international trade, such as wider consumer choice and more affordable products. Furthermore, there is strong support for the EU’s role in global trade, a keen interest in leveraging trade policy for broader societal benefits, and a critical awareness of the strategic imperatives posed by geopolitical tensions. Support for the EU’s central role in negotiating and defending the Member State’s interests remains strong: 74% of Europeans agree that the EU is more effective in defending the trade interests of Member States than Member States acting on their own.

Moreover, a whopping 82% of EU citizens believe that we need international trade rules to maintain a level playing field. Trust in the EU to conduct its trade policy transparently and openly has also seen a significant uptick, suggesting growing confidence in the EU’s ability to navigate increasingly complex global trade landscape responsibly.

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