Public Opinion Shaping the Future of European Union Integration
The European Union (EU) is a political system that brings together over twenty-five European countries. Public opinion plays a crucial role in shaping the EU's development. For example, public support influenced the rejection of the single European currency in Sweden and the UK's decision to leave the EU. Researchers have studied why people support or oppose the EU, as well as public attitudes towards specific EU policies. Understanding public opinion towards the EU is important for policymakers in Europe.