Latest #EuropeanUnion EuroBarometer is a pan-European survey asking about key social issues. I recommend reading the whole survey results, here are some key points.
88% of EU citizens are in favour of providing humanitarian support to the people affected by the war and 86% are in favour of welcoming into the EU people fleeing the war. 75% approve of financial support to Ukraine and 72% back economic sanctions on Russian government, companies and individuals.
In addition, 66% agree with banning state-owned media such as Sputnik and Russia Today from broadcasting in the EU and 64% support financing the purchase and supply of military equipment to Ukraine. 64% also agree with the EU granting candidate status as a potential member of the EU to Ukraine. All in all, 56% of respondents are satisfied with the EU’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and 54% are satisfied with the response by their national government.
On joint EU defense policy:
In this context, 77% of Europeans are in favour of a common defence and security policy. 80% think that cooperation in defence matters at EU level should be increased, 77% believe that Member States’ purchase of military equipment should be better coordinated, 69% would like the EU to reinforce its capacity to produce military equipment and 66% say that more money should be spent on defence in the EU.
@kravietz I suggest if they want to invest massively in #renewables, have enough EU budget resources to support Ukraine and increase defence cooperation, #Europeans should start voting for parties that support these things in their national elections. Of course, most don't realise the #EU is run by our national governments, have no idea what the #Council does or how Weber's #EPP is chasing after the far right at the moment, etc.