European public opinion has been largely in favor of a common defense and security policy among EU member states since 2004 at least. In 2024, around 80 percent of EU citizens were supporting a European common defense, compared to only 17 percent who were against it.
Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024
The question was phrased by the source as follows: "What is your opinion on each of the following statements? Please tell for each statement, whether you are for it or against it. A common defence and security policy among EU Member States."
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European Commission. (November 30, 2024). Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/
European Commission. "Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024." Chart. November 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/
European Commission. (2024). Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 08, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/
European Commission. "Public Opinion on a Common Defense and Security Policy among European Union Member States from 2004 to 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/
European Commission, Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/ (last visited May 08, 2025)
Public opinion on a common defense and security policy among European Union member states from 2004 to 2024 [Graph], European Commission, November 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396728/public-opinion-on-common-eu-defense-policy/
