Europe influence seen as positive

Europe - and France in particular - are seen as benevolent forces in a world largely scornful of US influence, a poll taken in 23 countries suggests. The survey found that, on average, 58% of people want Europe to play a bigger role than the US in world affairs.

PIPA/Globespan: Press Release, 6.4.05: In 20 of 23 Countries Polled Citizens Want Europe to Be More Influential Than US http://www.globescan.com/news_archives/GS_PIPA_EU.html

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