Most Germans see peace in Europe at risk

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency and quoted by the German newspaper “Stuttgarter Nakhreshten”, the results A survey shows that after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germans’ fear of war has increased significantly. Accordingly, about two-thirds of German citizens see security and peace in Europe as severely or very seriously at risk.

The results of this survey show that Germans fear war after Russia’s attack on Ukraine increased significantly. Accordingly, two-thirds (67%) of German citizens see security and peace in Europe as severely or very seriously threatened. This survey, which was commissioned by ARD Germany, shows a 28% increase compared to February 2019. As such, the Ukraine conflict has recently gained considerable importance in the minds of Germans. According to this, the Russian war is one of the most important problems for 21% of the people surveyed, and has faced an increase in 12% compared to September 2023. Only the issue of immigration is seen as a more important issue for Germans.

Infratest Diamp conducted this survey among more than 1,300 eligible voters on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The results of this poll also show that two months before the European elections, a clear majority of 70% of citizens believe that Europe is safer thanks to the EU. Six out of 10 Germans even support a joint military between EU countries.

The results of the survey also show that most Germans also have a positive view of the NATO military alliance, which is in its 75th year. celebrated this week. 82% say the transatlantic alliance is important for securing peace in Europe – a value that remained unchanged compared to the March 2022 poll in Europe. Only one out of ten people disagreed with this issue. More than two-thirds also believe that NATO’s military alliance with the United States is in the best interest of Europe. Only 9% of people surveyed believe that NATO is unnecessary and should be dissolved.

In recent weeks, Donald Trump, the candidate for the presidency of the United States, has caused a lot of noise and concern with his critical statements about NATO. The members of this coalition aroused. Trump recently made it clear that he would not provide support to allies who he believed had too little defense spending in the event of a Russian attack.

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