But concerns increase in line with age and more than half of those aged 50-69 say it has been fairly or very badly handled. And 37% of all those surveyed say it has brought more costs than benefits for their country, with just 32% disagreeing. Although there was significant support for greater integration, with 28% backing this, there was just 13% support for a single European government. ’The second priority should be to fight cross border crime and terrorism and just 12% of older respondents thought new border guards should ensure the safety of those attempting to enter the EU. An interim report, with recommendations to the EU written by young Europeans based at Oxford, will be published later this year.
