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Inflation, rising prices and the cost of living are the top concerns for Europeans

Video. Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline

Updated: 01/07/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2

Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a negative image of the European Union.

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