Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Most Bulgarians happy with EU membership

Photo: EP

60% of Bulgarians strongly support Bulgaria's membership in the EU, according to a poll by Alpha Research before the European elections. 

As Bulgaria has failed to rise to the standards of the core EU countries, scepticism about the way the Union is run and its specific policies is growing. This was stated by 39% of respondents. 

Bulgarians are most satisfied with their right to appeal to the Court of Human Rights (84%) and with the possibility of working in the EU (81%). Enlargement of the Schengen area is supported by 53%. Support through EU funds is viewed positively by 51% of respondents. 

Bulgarians are sceptical about the "green transition", with only 34% supporting it. 45% are opposed to EU support for Ukraine. More than 80% are not satisfied with the reception of migrants. The extension of the European Commission's powers at the expense of national governments is a matter of concern for 77% of respondents.

The representative, self-funded survey was conducted by Alpha Research between 1-7 March.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Daytime temperatures on the rise, no precipitation on Thursday

On Thursday , the minimum temperatures will be between 5 and 10°C, in Sofia 6°C.   The day's highs will be from 23°C to 28°C , in the capital it will be 25°C.   During the day it will be sunny with scattered high clouds. It will become..

published on 10/2/24 7:35 PM

Prime Minister Glavchev: Currently there is no threat to the security of the country

At present, there is no information indicating a threat to the security of Bulgarian citizens. However, enhanced security measures have been taken in the country and security has been provided at strategic locations. This was announced after the end..

published on 10/2/24 7:20 PM

No reports of injured Bulgarians after the escalation of tensions in the Middle East

The Bulgarian foreign ministry is in constant contact with the Bulgarian embassies in Beirut, Tel Aviv and Tehran,  announced by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elena Shekerletova, at a briefing in the Council of Ministers. The..

published on 10/2/24 5:33 PM