Böll EU Brief
German Rearmament: Handle with Care - Public Attitudes in Six EU Member States
Böll EU Brief 04/2026
Germany is rearming. How do its European partners feel about it? A new Böll EU Brief presents what is, to our knowledge, the first public survey of its kind, with more than 9,000 people in France, Poland, Italy, Greece, Lithuania and Czechia. Two thirds support German rearmament, but backing varies by country and does not always come with trust. The top concern is the rise of extremist forces in Germany. Asked who should lead the defence of Europe, the largest group wants the EU to share that role, with no single country in charge. Germany must rearm, but also reassure.
Product details
Date of Publication
October 2026
Publisher
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue
Number of Pages
6
Licence
Language of publication
English