Continent’s youth more “European” than their parents, poll says

EU Observer ^ | 15.11.12 @ 09:30 (Nov. 15) | Benjamin Fox

[Olog-hai]

Young people are more likely to consider themselves “European” and to be engaged with the bloc’s politics, according to an analysis released on Wednesday (14 November) by survey-group Eurobarometer.

Forty-six percent of 15-24 year olds described themselves as European in addition to their nationality and tended to have a more positive view of the EU than their parents and grandparents.

The data is part of a set of surveys by Eurobarometer in advance of the 2014 European elections. …

[Olog-hai]

Those who control the past control the future, eh. The EU spent enough dough brainwashing the youth; not surprising to see a payoff for them. Dopey socialism will fail either way.

[Max in Utah]

How do you say “bullshit” in European? Is it similar to Austrian?

[clearcarbon]

Repent! It's not too late.

[dfwgator]

Until it’s time for the World Cup or the Euro soccer tournament.

[Olog-hai]

The Eurocrats are hoping to reduce those to regional differences. An extension of “Europe of the regions” most likely.