Portuguese are Europeans with the most positive view of the EU The Portuguese are the Europeans with the most positive view of the European Union, according to a new survey. They are also among those who most advocate an increase in its competences to deal with crises such as the covid-19 pandemic. This is according to the ‘Spring Eurobarometer’, a survey commissioned by the European Parliament. 84% of Portuguese respondents had a positive image of the EU, while just 2% had a negative view.