Flash Eurobarometer 338 Some highlights of the new report.

MONITORING THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE CRISIS

80% of respondents think that poverty has increased in their own country over the past 12 months

63% of respondents say that there is a risk of being unable to cope with an unexpected expense of €1,000 over the coming year

While 46% of people think they would be likely to find another job within six months in the event of being laid-off, 48% say they would be unlikely to do so

A majority (57%) of EU respondents is worried that they will have insufficient income in old age to live in dignity – up from 53% in October 2010.

The EU spreads extra misery each and every extra day of its existence. Close it down, its officialdom is fat enough already!

The link to the report is here.