Two-Thirds of Bulgarians See Free Movement as Key Benefit of EU Membership

According to the latest national report for Bulgaria from the autumn 2024 edition of the Standard Eurobarometer, nearly two-thirds of Bulgarians view the free movement of people as the primary benefit of EU membership. The survey, conducted between October 11 and November 1, found that 85% of Bulgarians support the right to live, work, study, and do business anywhere within the EU, which aligns closely with the EU-wide figure of 84%.

In addition to the strong support for free movement, trust in the EU remains higher in Bulgaria compared to the European average....