Home alone: Europeans are ready to defend themselves – European Council on Foreign Relations
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A major ECFR poll finds the European public, in a time of rupture, thinking differently and questioning old assumptions. It reveals new political space availabl
  • Amid geopolitical turmoil, Europeans are taking nuanced and realistic positions that demand tough choices from their leaders.
  • A major new ECFR poll shows Europeans embrace self-reliance and are clear-eyed about Donald Trump—but do not expect a permanent break from the US.
  • They back Ukraine—but are anxious about bringing it into the European Union now or sending troops there.
  • They know they face an energy crisis—but remain solidly opposed to Russian fossil-fuel imports.
  • Leaders therefore have the public’s backing to pursue strategic autonomy without posturing, to seek out new mechanisms for supporting Ukraine, and to push ahead on energy sovereignty.