Europe
What did the EU ever do for us?
As the UK prepares itself for a protracted legal battle over the process of invoking article 50 - the mechanism used to commence the country's exit from the European Union - this infographic looks at what citizens from around the EU see as the greatest achievements of the union. Top of the list are two aspects which look set to be denied to the UK should it end up leaving - open borders and trade.
Description
This chart shows Europeans' opinions on the greatest policy achievements of the EU.
Total population of the European Union (EU) 2025
GDP of the European Union 2011-2024
Unemployment rate in EU countries July 2025
Number of unemployed people in the EU and Euro Area 2000-2025
GDP growth in the EU and the Euro area compared to the previous quarter Q2 2025
Monthly unemployment rate in the EU and Euro area 2019-2025
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