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EU citizens’ views on climate change: Insights from the latest Eurobarometer survey

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04 July 2025

EU citizens’ views on climate change: Insights from the latest Eurobarometer survey

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An illustrative photo of a man holding No Nature No Future sign.

A recent survey by the European Commission highlights that most Europeans consider climate change a serious global issue, strongly support EU climate targets, and increasingly feel its personal impact.

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Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

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France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

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Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

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    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

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    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

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    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

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    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

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    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

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    • Other holiday reservation services

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    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

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    • Tour operator activities

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    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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Between February and March 2025, the European Commission conducted an in-person survey across EU Member States to assess public attitudes towards climate change. The results, published in June 2025, show that 85% of respondents view climate change as a significant global issue. Additionally, 81% support the EU’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. A growing number of individuals—particularly in Southern Europe, Poland, and Hungary—report feeling personally affected by climate-related risks. The data also reflect a widespread perception that climate measures offer both economic and social benefits.

The comprehensive report, along with individual fact sheets for each of the 27 Member States, is available on the Eurobarometer website.

#Climate action #Green transition #Carbon footprint reduction #Responsible travel #Reports 

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