How Well the EU Protects Citizens' Rights in the Digital Environment
Source: Digital Decade Eurobarometer 2025
Topic: NORMATIVE
Reference year: 2025
Geographical area: EU-27
Method: Data collection
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Only 44% of EU citizens believe the EU protects digital rights well, while 41% believe it does not. With 12% not using the internet at all, any digital regulation faces a legitimacy gap where a large minority of the population does not feel adequately protected.