71 Percent of Europeans Now Believe the State Should Provide UBI

European opinions revealed in our special survey

Conducted in March 2020 by the eupinions project of the Bertelsmann Foundation – read more


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Carbon emissions stemming from cars, planes and industries are an important driver of climate change. How quickly should EU countries reduce their carbon emissions in a joint effort?

Most Europeans think governments should bear the primary responsibility for addressing the climate crisis

In Europe, who should bear the primary responsibility for addressing the climate crisis? (Choose up to 3 options.)

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Which measures, if any, would you be most willing to support to address rising global warming levels? Please select one.

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“Authoritarian states are better equipped than democracies to tackle the climate crisis.”

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What should governments do to encourage the transition away from fossil fuels? (Choose up to 3 options.)

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How confident are you that in 10 years time you will have a job which allows you an adequate standard of living?

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How confident are you that the next generation will have a job which allows them an adequate standard of living?

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What do you regard as the main threat to jobs in your country? (Choose up to 3 options.)

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To what extent do you support or oppose the EU’s plans to make minimum wage compulsory in all member states?

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To what extent do you agree or disagree that EU member states should pay all citizens a basic income, regardless of their employment status?

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