A recent survey on precariousness, conducted by the Secours populaire français and its partner organizations, reveals that 26% of French people now see themselves as being in a precarious situation — an increase of 6 percentage points compared to the previous year. Across Europe, 29% of respondents reported similar conditions, a 1-point rise. The study, carried out by Ipsos in May and June, involved 10,000 participants from 10 European countries. It highlights a growing sense of instability and anxiety among the population. Christelle Craplet, director of public affairs at Ipsos BVA, mentioned during a press conference in Brussels that the issue of precariousness is becoming more entrenched, with a noticeable sense of social decline and concern for the future among Europeans. The main reasons for precariousness remain largely the same as in the previous survey. Seventy-one percent of Europeans cited insufficient income as the primary cause, followed by unexpected expenses (32%) and physical health problems (20%). In France, 40% of employed individuals now feel their income is no longer sufficient to cover all their expenses — an increase of 10 percentage points — and 18% report living in debt, a 3-point rise. The energy crisis has played a major role in this situation. Sharp increases in fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, have caused widespread concern: 63% of Europeans worry about their ability to manage rising fuel costs, with 71% of French respondents expressing similar concerns — an increase of 13 percentage points. Additionally, 86% of Europeans are worried about overall energy bills, including electricity, gas, and fuel. The rising costs have forced many households to make difficult choices in other areas of life, such as food and health. Thirty-eight percent of Europeans have made frequent or occasional sacrifices to pay energy bills, and 34% have done so to cover fuel expenses. Virginie, a 51-year-old resident of Roubaix in northern France, shared her experience, saying, "This year has become very complicated. I've reached 250 euros per month for heating, and it's starting to hurt." Camille Vega, secretary general of the Secours populaire, emphasized that these figures reflect worsening living conditions across Europe and stress the need to build a more just and solidarity-based society.