Meaning of Europessimism | Babel Free

Definitions

Pessimistic feelings about Europe, especially regarding economic crises in Western Europe in the 1970s.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“Today, "Europessimism" belongs to the past. European economies have been growing […]”

“The 1970s were therefore the era of Europessimism. Europe seemed unable to adjust to the changed circumstances of international growth and competition […]”

“Today in the West, Europessimism is back in fashion where Eastern Europe is concerned.”

CEFR level