According to a new survey conducted by the Institute of Security Studies G LOBSEC, most Europeans support the creation of a European Union Army ( The EU, with 71 percent in favour of this idea, at a time when concerns about the credibility of US security commitments are growing.
The report, published by GLOBSEC, found that support for an EU army was widespread in surveyed countries, reaching 82 percent in Romania, 78 percent in Lithuania, and 75 percent in France.
Support was about 70 percent in Poland and Bulgaria, while 69 percent of respondents in Germany favoured the idea despite traditional reserves in some countries for deeper European defence integration.
The survey included 14 countries in the transatlantic region, including 11 EU member states Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the US.
The findings also showed strong support for strengthening Europe’s defence capacities along with NATO and not for replacing the transatlantic alliance, AA writes.
About 78 per cent of respondents in EU countries supported the development of its defence capacities beside NATO, while 77 per cent of respondents in NATO member states said they would vote to remain in the alliance.
Support for increased military readiness included compulsory military service.
Among those surveyed in countries where compulsory recruiting is not implemented, 64 percent were in favour of his return, with the highest support in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, and Slovakia.
According to the report, more than 80 percent of respondents believe European countries should take on greater responsibility for their security if the US reduces its role.
Meanwhile, 60 percent support increased defence spending, while a similar percentage said they would personally protect their country in case of an attack.
However, belief in Europe’s ability to protect remains limited.
Only half of respondents believe that Europe can guarantee its security without strong US support, while only a third consider their country prepared for a major crisis or war
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