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79% of Croatians Support EU Membership Amid Concerns

9/6/2025

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A Eurobarometer survey shows 79% of Croatians view EU membership positively.
Half of respondents (50%) believe Croatia is progressing, a 16-point rise since earlier this year.
Conversely, 42% feel the country is declining, an 18-point drop.
Inflation and cost of living are top concerns for 55% of respondents.
68% want the EU to strengthen its crisis response for citizens.
90% support collective action among member states on global issues.
77% think the EU should adapt more flexibly to geopolitical changes.

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A Eurobarometer survey shows 79% of Croatians view EU membership positively.
Half of respondents (50%) believe Croatia is progressing, a 16-point rise since earlier this year.
Conversely, 42% feel the country is declining, an 18-point drop.
Inflation and cost of living are top concerns for 55% of respondents.
68% want the EU to strengthen its crisis response for citizens.
90% support collective action among member states on global issues.
77% think the EU should adapt more flexibly to geopolitical changes.