Growing fear of war in Europe as trust in Trump falls
A survey conducted by Le Grand Continent found that approximately 55% of Europeans believe the risk of war within the European Union is high.
- The Le Grand Continent survey covered nine EU countries, including Poland and Romania. It revealed that 55% of Europeans fear war.
- Perception of the USA: 51% of respondents consider Donald Trump an enemy of Europe, and 63% claim his leadership destabilises the world.
- Support for Ukraine: Most Europeans want Ukraine admitted to the EU by 2030, even though US support is waning.
Is Europe at risk of war?
The survey conducted by Le Grand Continent indicates that 55% of Europeans fear war within the European Union. The study covered nine countries, including Poland and Romania, where concerns are exceptionally high. Le Grand Continent explains that this stems from their proximity to Ukraine, which has been struggling with Russian aggression for years.
Negative views on Trump
The survey results show that 51% of respondents consider Donald Trump an enemy of Europe, and 63% claim that his leadership makes the world less stable. Elon Musk also does not enjoy trust, with as many as 79% of respondents having a negative opinion of him. Le Grand Continent notes that Poles and Romanians are less critical of the new US administration.
The need to create a European army
70% of respondents believe that the EU should rely on its own defence forces. However, in Poland, Italy, and Romania, there is little support for independence from the US. 60% of respondents support the idea of a common European army, although Poles prefer to rely on their own armed forces.
Most Europeans want Ukraine to join the EU by 2030. 56% of respondents from eight countries support this idea, although 55% of the French are sceptical. Le Grand Continent emphasises that Europeans still wish to help Ukraine despite waning US assistance.
