Ukrainians lose optimism about EU prospects, survey reveals
In a recurring study conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, it is becoming increasingly evident that Ukrainians have a negative outlook on the future of their country. Notably, there has been a significant decrease in the number of people who believe that Ukraine will be a prosperous country within the European Union in the next 10 years.
In a survey conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology at the end of 2022, 88 percent of respondents believed that within 10 years, Ukraine would be a prosperous country in the European Union.
As analyzed by "Rzeczpospolita," this percentage has been gradually declining: in 2023, it was 73 percent, and in the latest survey conducted in December 2024, it dropped to 57 percent.
The moods of Ukrainians are increasingly changing
Respondents were also asked whether they believe that within this time frame, Ukraine will struggle with an economy devastated by wartime actions. In 2022, only 5 percent of those surveyed expressed such concern, but two years later, the figure rose to 28 percent.
Participants also shared their opinions on whether Ukraine will gradually overcome adversity and move towards a cohesive society embracing various political views. In this aspect, the percentage of optimistic respondents dropped from 69 percent in December 2023 to 53 percent in December 2024.
Meanwhile, the number of people who believe that adversities will accumulate and there may be a split in the Ukrainian nation increased from 25 percent to 33 percent.
