Age Essential in order to pursue the European construction Strengthens the feeling of a European identity Strengthens the role of the Netherlands within the Union/in the world Essential for the smooth running of the European institutions First steps towards/ Symbol of a political unification of Europe 18-24 16% 22% 27% 22% 21% 25-39 26% 12% 9% 15% 9% 40-54 20% 12% 17% 15% 11%