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A recent Euronews poll asked a direct question: Would you fight for the EU’s borders?
Of nearly 10,000 respondents, 75% said no. Only 19% said they would be willing to fight, while 8% were unsure.
These results highlight a growing gap between government planning and public sentiment.
Additional surveys show that concern about Russian aggression is highest in countries closest to Russia. According to a YouGov poll, Russian military pressure is seen as one of the top threats by:
51% of respondents in Poland
57% in Lithuania
62% in Denmark
Across Europe, “armed conflict” now ranks among the top public concerns, alongside economic instability and energy security.
Why Eastern Europe Is Leading the Response
We are heading for a war Europe might lose’: Continent preparing public for possible conflict – The Irish Times
While EU leaders broadly agree on the threat, action has been most decisive in Europe’s east.
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