Equality trumps freedom of individual, say EU citizens
Almost two-thirds of EU citizens agree that there should be more equality and justice, even if this means less freedom for the individual, according to the latest survey measuring public opinion.
Equality for all in the European Union? Equal Opportunities Review reports.
Eurobarometer 66: Public opinion in the European Union (PDF format, 8.66MB) Read the survey in full on the European Commission website.
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