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Two-Thirds of EU Citizens Demand Stronger Defense Investments

3/25/2025

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A recent Eurobarometer survey shows a significant shift in sentiment, with two-thirds of EU citizens advocating for heightened investment in security and defense. This overwhelming support comes in response to escalating fears over collective safety following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European leaders are now calling for decisive measures to bolster the EU's protective stance.

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A recent Eurobarometer survey shows a significant shift in sentiment, with two-thirds of EU citizens advocating for heightened investment in security and defense. This overwhelming support comes in response to escalating fears over collective safety following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. European leaders are now calling for decisive measures to bolster the EU's protective stance.