According to a survey, the majority of citizens believe the EU’s break with austerity rules during the pandemic should be made permanent in order to create more jobs. A central part of the EU’s economic rules had to be suspended when COVID-19 hit to allow countries to invest in healthcare and jobs. A survey of 5,0 people in five member states found 58% of people say member states should continue to have more flexibility of borrowing. Similarly, 59% agree that the EU’s fiscal rules should be changed to allow governments to increase spending on improving public services.
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