Jüri Ratas· PPE

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Over 80% of Europeans find that income inequality is too large

Omissions

• The figure of 81% is from February 2023 (Special Eurobarometer 529), which is nearly 3 years before the claim was made in February 2026. More recent Eurobarometer data may exist.
• The claim does not specify the time period or the specific survey (Special Eurobarometer 529), which would help provide proper context.
• The 78% figure found in other Eurobarometer surveys regarding government action on income differences represents a related but distinct question.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Special Eurobarometer 529: Fairness, Inequality and Inter-Generational Mobility81% of EU citizens believe that income inequality is too high
• SecondaryCOFACE Families Europe - Eurobarometer survey on family policies78% think their government should take measures to reduce differences in income levels