Press Release: EU citizens’ awareness of enlargement improving, but knowledge gaps remain

Public awareness of enlargement has increased across the 15 European Union Member States since September 2002, according to a new Flash Eurobarometer survey, published on 11 December 2002. The poll, which questioned more than 15,000 people between November 11 and 20, found an overwhelming majority of EU citizens support the enlargement process and recognise the practical benefits it will bring. Knowledge about which countries are candidates for accession and the timetable has also picked up, but remains at low a level. There has also been a slight increase in concern about the potential negative effects of enlargement on social welfare and decision-making.

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