Europe Votes The road to the European elections - Public opinion in France, Germany, Poland and Spain

13 National mood in France • The rise of the National Rally as the main political mainly driven by the far-right for whom it is force in France is dominating the news. [...] At the • Following the shift in power after the 2023 election, same time, the fatigue with grassroots aid and the the tone of political discourse has shifted noticeably. [...] Politically, • Cost of living continues to be, by far, the main Spain is at a standstill until the elections in the concern of Spaniards, who also claim to be worried Basque Country in April and the snap election in about other issues that affect the economy and day- Catalonia in May take place. [...] 21 But the EU is perceived as the enemy of French agriculture European standards and directives are exposing French farmers to unfair competition 22 Cost of living or climate, what's the priority? Despite inflation, little change in 2 years The risk of the climate and cost of living being pitted against each other, to the advantage of the Rassemblement National Priority to purchasing power Priorit. [...] 67 Germans see a relatively positive impact of the EU on the war in Ukraine and on defense • In comparison to other issues (!), the EU’s impact on the war in Ukraine and defense is seen rather positively: 32% see a rather positive impact on the war in Ukraine and 29% see a rather positive impact on defense.