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Optimism for the EU's future has slumped among Europeans, despite more than half still saying that they feel hopeful.

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Video. What are Europeans' most urgent challenges and why?

Updated: 24/11/2025 - 16:54 GMT+1

Amid sliding optimism in the EU's future, almost half of EU citizens believe the war in Ukraine remains the bloc's top challenge, as European leaders warn Trump's peace plan needs work.

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