"In Italy, the most common topic mentioned as a source of national pride was culture and the arts. These were cited by 38 percent of respondents, more than any other place. An Italian woman who took part in the survey said she was proud of the works in the churches, paintings, sculpture most places in Italy have something beautiful, she added. An Italian man said that Italy is an open-air museum."
"French people mentioned in their responses the spirit of the Enlightenment, the national motto liberty, equality, fraternity, and the legacy of the French Revolution, including having guillotined [and] overthrown the monarchy. In Italy, geography and the variety of landscapes (24 percent) and fellow Italians (23 percent) were also among the top reasons for satisfaction."
"Italy and France also recorded the highest share of responses expressing pride in their food (18 and 15 percent respectively), with a French highlighting the ability to enjoy good wine and cheese. The national cuisine was important for Spaniards too. Spanish respondents were most proud about their country's people (32 percent), seen as hardworking and welcoming."
A Pew Research Centre survey of 30,000 people across 25 countries, including 10 European nations, examined sources of national pride. Europeans predominantly cited culture, history, political systems, and social welfare as reasons for pride. Italy ranked highest for cultural and artistic pride at 38 percent, with respondents describing their country as an open-air museum. France followed at 26 percent, emphasizing Enlightenment values, revolutionary legacy, and freedom of expression. Food emerged as a significant pride factor, with Italy and France recording 18 and 15 percent respectively. Spain's respondents prioritized their people's character, arts, and lifestyle. Geography, landscapes, and national character also contributed substantially to European national pride.
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