A new Eurobarometer survey shows that 61% of citizens are in favour of abolishing 1 and 2euro cent coins, reflecting a high and stable level of support with absolute majorities in all but three euro area member states, namely Cyprus, Greece and Spain.

According to a press release the Eurobarometer survey shows continued strong public support for the euro and the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Public support for the euro remains very strong, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey. The survey finds that 79% of respondents believe that having the euro is a good thing for the EU. A large majority of 71% of respondents also believe it is a good thing for their own country. 

In addition, the results show a high level of support for the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the instrument at the heart of NextGenerationEU. A strong majority of 68% of respondents back the idea of a recovery plan supporting all Member States, on condition that they make green, digital and social investments and reforms. 

The survey also sought citizens' views on certain questions related to euro coins and banknotes. It found that 61% of respondents are in favour of abolishing 1 and 2 euro cent coins, reflecting a high and stable level of support with absolute majorities in all but three euro area Member States (Spain, Cyprus and Greece).

The Eurobarometer survey was conducted through interviews with over 18,600 respondents from all 20 euro area Member States, between 7 and 15 October 2024. 

Another survey, the Standard Eurobarometer, published on 29 November, shows that support for the euro has reached an all-time high, with 74% approval across the EU and 81% in the euro area.