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Europe’s defence: These Western European countries think World War III is imminent

News RoomBy News RoomMay 23, 2025
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A new YouGov survey highlighted the growing concern over another world war in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, with the majority of respondents (89%) in the region saying the possibility of another global conflict lies between five and ten years. The study, conducted in April of the first two weeks in these countries, found that 41% to 55% of participants believed a second world war was likely, with a range of likelihoods from 66% for Italy to 89% for Britain. All respondents expressed a strong expectation of nuclear weapons use, placing the event in a gray area of global safety.

The data underscores the vulnerability highlighted by Russia as the top threat to European peace, with up to 82% of Western Europeans fearing it could increase tensions between Russia and other European colonizers. Russian influence on energy and energy security is particularly significant in preventing external threats, making a conventional war more probable. Islamic terrorism emerged second as the next major threat, with Germany being the most concerned due to a 78% confidence level.

The attendees’ confidence in their armed forces’ readiness for such a conflict is a key theme, with only 44% of respondents in France and 16% in Italy holding such confidence, while Germany and Italy lack confidence in their ability to defend their countries. A lack of preparedness could escalate tensions into nuclear conflict, which the options suggests Europe may be the worst-performing continent in the current global security landscape.

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The survey revealed that, to some extent, Europe’s military structures and military confidence in facing a potential global conflict vary significantly. Only the most confident nations, like France and the United States, had a higher probability of facing another threat. The poll included 7,095 participants in April, when the world was sandwiched between two potential conflicts. The findings highlight the ongoing struggle for power and economic security in Europe, with Russia leading the charge against the ever-growing tolerance of external threats.

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Surveys reveal that even in the worst-case scenario, some European nations may use conventional military strategies to maintain peace and security. For instance, France and the United States could implement管道安保 as a contingency strategy, while nations like Germany and Italy may face alternative approaches.

This data underscores Europe’s vulnerabilities in a world that is increasingly dependent on intra-European cooperation. The findings are a significant cautionary tales for the_proj Wichmann Dahmen daily},{virus}}{u_next}}{u theater}/。中国在国际舞台上的角色抱着开放和自信,同时需要警惕外部威胁和机遇的变化。未来几十年,欧洲的外交体系将面临更衣和挑战。

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