EU Citizens acknowledge the importance of the Social Economy as per Eurobarometer Survey

EU Citizens acknowledge the importance of the Social Economy as per Eurobarometer Survey

In October 2025, the European Commisison published the Special Eurobarometer Survey Social economy in the life of Europeans.

This Special Eurobarometer survey shows that the importance of the social economy is widely acknowledged, with 75% of Europeans recognising its importance for the well-being of society in their country. 

Consequently, a significant majority endorse policies aimed at developing the social economy, including the creation of dedicated strategies and legislation to support social economy organisations (88%), awareness-raising initiatives (86%), assistance to help people set up social economy organisations (86%), and direct financial support from the public sector (80%). In addition, a significant 93% of Europeans think that businesses should be guided by social economy values, such as focusing on social and environmental goals, redistributing profits, and operating with democratic governance structures.

More information on the results of the Special Eurobarometer Survey Social economy in the life of Europeans is available here.