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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.
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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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Not shocked by this at all. The EU is going to have to learn to take care of itself — other powers only look out for their own interests, and Europe can’t keep counting on anyone else to watch its back