80% of European citizens say they want more common defence in Europe

Omissions

• The exact figure according to the most recent Eurobarometer (Spring 2025) is 81%, not 80% — though this falls within standard rounding tolerance
• This represents the highest level of support for EU common defence since 2004
• The data comes from Standard Eurobarometer 103, conducted in Spring 2025

Sources

• PrimaryStandard Eurobarometer 103 - European Commission81% of Europeans are for a common defence and security policy among EU Member States
• PrimaryEuropean Parliament Eurobarometer - Plenary Insights June 202581% support for a common EU defence and security policy; in each Member State, more than two thirds of respondents are in favour
• SecondaryEuropean Commission Representation in MaltaMore than eight in ten (81%) support a common defence and security policy among Member States — the highest result since 2004