Poll Finds Europeans See Democracy Eroding and the Best Years Behind Them

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A POLITICO-exclusive poll of 11,714 EU adults across 23 countries finds widespread gloom: 63% say the best years are behind us, 77% expect harder lives for the next generation, and 76% believe democracy in their country is in decline. Voters want stronger leadership and more defense spending (57%), while Trump is viewed as a negative force for peace and the economy; Nordic nations are comparatively more positive.
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