By&nbspNoa Schumann&nbsp&&nbspvideo by Léa Becquet Published on 25/03/2026 – 17:26 GMT+1 While the EU is still widely regarded as a key global player, new data suggests confidence in its influence is beginning to waver amid growing geopolitical instability. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A survey by Euroconsumers, drawing on responses from nearly 10,000 people across ten countries — Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain — sheds light on how Europeans perceive the bloc’s global standing. A recognised power — but with clear limits A majority of Europeans continue to view the EU as a major force on the…