Survey reveals shift in opinion since Ukraine war and big majority favour EU increasing its defence capabilities
varied widely, however, ranging from 74% in Denmark, 71% in Poland, 70% in Sweden, 67% in the Netherlands and 62% in Germany, to 37% in Italy and just 17% in Bulgaria.
A smaller proportion of Europeans – almost half – said they thought their country should have only a “limited” relationship with Russia if the war ended in a negotiated peace settlement, for example by trading only in certain industries. “The prevailing view is that Europe should pursue a limited relationship with Russia,” the report’s authors said. “Overall, this provides the foundation for an agreement among the European public ... But some controversy looks unavoidable.”
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