A
Eurobarameter poll conducted by the European Commission between 10 May and 26
May, 2013 found that the number of Europeans who distrust the E.U. had doubled
over the preceding six years to a record high of sixty percent from thirty-two
percent.[1] The trust was lowest
in the “bailed out” states of Greece and Cyprus. The people polled cited the
five bailouts, record unemployment, and low economic growth as significant
factors. In the state of Britain, 68% of the residents said they have little
faith in the Union. Yet there is reason to be cautious in predicting the E.U.'s
demise. In fact, closer European integration may actually result.
The full essay is at "Essays on the E.U. Political Economy," available at Amazon.
