According to the Eurobarometer poll, which measures the overall level of support for European mobilization, three out of four EU citizens agree that the bloc will help Ukraine deal with the aftermath of a Russian invasion.
The majority of respondents in all Member States are in favor of support, with figures for Spain hovering around 80%. According to a survey conducted from October 12 to November 7, only four countries – Bulgaria, Cyprus, Slovakia and Greece – have this figure fallen below 50%.
As for the specific measures taken by the EU, from sanctions to military aid, they still enjoy the support of 73% of Europeans – up six points higher in Spain and in a context where nearly two in three Europeans believe their lives have been changed by the war. started over nine months ago.
Speaker of Parliament Roberta Metsola called for “solidarity” and “unity” in response to Russian “terror”. Ukrainians can count on the strong support of the European Parliament,” Metsola said, lamenting the “terrible human suffering” and “a trail of massive destruction” left by the conflict.
About 72% of those surveyed believe that joining the EU is beneficial for their country, this figure rises to 81% in the case of Spain and is in the majority in all member states. The lowest rate in Austria is 55%.
Preservation of peace and strengthening of security is one of the main reasons that the interviewed citizens named before cooperation between the EU countries and the bloc’s contribution to economic growth.
When asked which values the European Parliament should protect in the first place, democracy (36%) was mentioned most often, followed by the protection of human rights in the EU and around the world (29%), as well as freedom of speech and conscience (28%). %).
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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