As regards the European level, the gap between people’s expectations and the EU’s institutional setup is widening: •  First, the perceived legitimacy of the EU remains low. The EU is not regarded as “efficient” and only a minority of citizens feel that their voice counts in the EU. •  Second, opinion polls suggest that citizens are not opposed to European decisionmaking.
Specifically, they want the EU to concentrate on their key concerns, notably to protect them better from economic and security risks, and to provide solutions.