In 2004, Philip Gordon stated that "a clear majority of Europeans believe that globalization can enrich their lives, while believing the European Union can help them take advantage of globalization's benefits while shielding them from its negative effects."
Philip Gordon mengatakan bahwa, " mayoritas warga Eropa percaya bahwa globalisasi dapat memperkaya hidup mereka, dan percaya bahwa Uni Eropa dapat membantu mereka memanfaatkan keuntungan globalisasi sekaligus melindungi mereka dari dampak negatifnya."