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More than seven in 10 EU respondents say they are "highly worried" about the active conflicts near the European Union, according to the latest Eurobarometer.

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Video. Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence

Updated: 24/03/2026 - 9:01 GMT+1

As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability. How worried are they, and do they want the EU to step up its role on defence and international influence?

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