Survey: Czechs more optimistic about the world’s future than EU average

A Eurobarometer survey shows Czechs are more optimistic about the future of the world than the EU average, the European Parliament’s Prague office reported on Wednesday. 57% of Czechs view the future positively, compared with the 44% average in the EU.

Top security concerns for Czechs include uncontrolled migration (66%, EU average 65%) and nearby conflicts and wars (56%, EU average 72%). Around 45% are worried about disinformation (EU average 70%), while roughly half express concerns over freedom of expression, polarisation, AI-generated false content, and online data protection.

About a third of Czechs have a positive view of the EU (EU average 49%), over 40% are neutral, and around a quarter have a negative view.

The survey was conducted in November 2025 by research agency Verian in all 27 EU member states.