"Just over half of respondents (51%) felt the risk of war with Russia was elevated More than 80% did not believe that Russia really wanted peace, Almost 70% did not think their country was ready for war Only 10% of respondents considered US President Donald Trump to be a friend to Europe Still, a plurality called for a path of compromise, not confrontation, with Trump's US administration"
"Almost two-thirds voiced disapproval of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Three-quarters favored staying in the EU Most single-currency users were happy with the euro, but Polish respondents were determined to keep the zloty Core information on the study and methodology The final 2025 installment of Le Grand Continent's rolling "Barometer of European Public Opinion" was published on Thursday. It consulted a total of 9,553 respondents, representative samples of just over 1,000 from nine different EU member states."
"On Russia, Ukraine, and the risk of war French respondents were most concerned about a potential war, with 86% seeing the chances of "an open war involving your country" as elevated or very elevated. Overall, 63% perceived an elevated risk versus 31% seeing it as low or negligible. The same share, 63%, believed the risk of war in the coming years against "terrorist organizations" was elevated."
Public opinion across nine EU countries shows widespread concern about conflict and governance. Just over half (51%) judged the risk of war with Russia elevated, while more than 80% did not believe Russia really wanted peace. Nearly 70% said their country was not ready for war. A majority (61%) favored maintaining or increasing support for Ukraine. Only 10% considered US President Donald Trump a friend to Europe, yet a plurality preferred compromise rather than confrontation with the US. Almost two-thirds disapproved of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and three-quarters favored remaining in the EU. The survey consulted 9,553 respondents across nine member states in late November.
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