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Survey: Two-thirds of Europeans want EU to ensure their protection, Romanians less enthusiastic

March 25, 2025

A new Eurobarometer survey conducted in the winter of 2025 shows that 66% of European citizens want the EU to take on a more significant role in protecting them against global crises and security risks. Romania, however, has the lowest share of people who hold the same opinion, 47%, surpassing only Poland (44%). 

The survey found strong support for several key issues. First of all, it indicates that 89% of European citizens (75% of Romanians) participating in the survey say that EU member...

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