Personal Complacency versus Societal Pessimism in European Public Opinion.

With the Brexit debate raging fiercely and a record number of Eurosceptics in the new European Parliament, the stakes have never been higher for the EU to perform and deliver. A new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen as President, is taking over the reins in Brussels today while it faces considerable challenges. Stakes are high, expectations are high - what are the new European Commission's chances to reach its goals?