Austria's rekindled passion for the EU

The Austrians have rediscovered their love of the EU, writes the daily Der Standard. According to a Eurobarometer survey their trust in the EU has grown substantially over the past six months. "The reason behind this is the financial crisis: Even Austria has now realised that the problems can't be solved by a single country: When the automotive industry in the US and other European countries suffers, Austrian suppliers also feel the pain. The EU has proven that it is capable of coordinated action in a crisis. ... More and more people in Austria seem to be realising that in times like these it's better to live under the protective shield of Europe and advocate changes from within the Union."

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