German study analysing EU-27 data reveals growing desire for European independence
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A recent study shows that an increasing number of EU citizens want greater independence from the US and a stronger capacity for Europe to act.

  • 73% of EU citizens now believe that Europe should act more independently of the United States in the future. In 2024, this figure stood at 63 per cent.

  • At the same time, the study shows that the growing distance from the US is not reflected in a closer relationship with China. China continues to be viewed with widespread scepticism. 77% are in favour of reducing economic and political dependencies – even if this could entail economic disadvantages.

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  • libewa@feddit.orgEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Because it is a lot. Polls are traditionally really conservative, because retired and jobless* people have time to participate in polls.

    *: This shouldn’t imply that jobless people don’t work to get a new job. They just are home at different times of the day.

    • sbrodolino_21@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      Also students.

      I don’t know, I’ve heard some other places that polls slightly skew progressive. Especially if they’re only online-based.

      Do you have any source on this?