Researchers from UMinho's Centre of Studies in European Union Law (CEDU-JusGov) intervened on February 27 on the radio program "O Estado da União" (a Europe Direct do Minho partnership, Antena Minho, Correio do Minho). In addition to Prof. Alessandra Silveira, resident commentator of this program and holder of the Jean Monnet Chair in European Union Law, the February edition was attended by Prof. Pedro Froufe, Director of CEDU.

In February's edition of the program the European integration was discussed as the political project it is - and has always been. Based on the results of the Eurobarometer Survey of November 2018, stakeholders sought to unravel the daily Europe of European citizens, reflecting on the (apparent)mismatch between such results and the current discourse of a fragmented and collapsing EU. Eurobarometer shows that confidence in the EU and optimism about its future are increasing (in Portugal, 67%). About 76% of respondents agree that the EU is a place of stability in a troubled world - and 70% of Europeans feel they are EU citizens, an opinion shared by a majority in all Member States (in Portugal, 78%). Support for the single currency has reached its highest level: more than two thirds of respondents in the euro zone are in favor of the single currency.

The radio program "The State of the Union" is aired on the last Wednesday of each month and aims to discuss the current European situation, seeking to inform and elucidate citizens on European issues relevant to their daily lives. The conversation is usually moderated by Dr. Alzira Costa, coordinator of the Europe Direct Information Center, and by Dr. Paulo Monteiro, director of the Antena Minho radio station.

The program is broadcasted via Antena Minho radio (106.0 FM) and can be followed through the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/antenaminho/videos/2073676899379703/). It is also available in the Antena Minho podcast (http://www.antena-minho.pt/podcast.php?p=9024).

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