The Germans see the United States as the main threat to their country

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It became known that the German Friedrich Ebert Foundation conducted a survey of residents of Germany and several other European countries on the subject of various problems of our time. After which the German edition Time published part of this study, but even this is enough to understand who the Europeans really consider a threat to their security.





The full results of the study will be presented to the general public on February 15, 2019 at the Munich Security Conference (Die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz). Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

So, 50% of the inhabitants of Germany believe that the United States represents the greatest threat to Europe. However, only 33% of German residents believe that Russia is the biggest threat to Europe.

It should be noted that 50% of the Germans surveyed consider the main reason for the deterioration of European security - the expansion of NATO. At the same time, 41% of Germans consider the threat to security - the expansion of the European Union.

However, 54% of respondents are sure that Europe should spend more on security (which is exactly what are seeking USA).

It is clarified that similar surveys were conducted in several other European countries. It is reported about Serbia, Ukraine and Poland. Why such a choice of countries was made is not said, just as it is not specified in which other countries the study was conducted.

It turned out that 85% of the inhabitants of Serbia, 74% of the inhabitants of Ukraine and 67% of the inhabitants of Poland, believe that their countries do not have proper recognition in the international arena.

It should be added that before this, at the end of January 2019, a poll was conducted by the Forsa Sociological Institute. He was interested in the attitude of the inhabitants of Germany towards the construction of Nord Stream 2.

It turned out that the construction of the pipeline is supported by 73% of respondents, and 16% against its construction. Moreover, 66% called this project safe.
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  1. 0
    12 February 2019 19: 55
    And how do they feel about serving in the army of transgender people? laughing
  2. +2
    12 February 2019 21: 17
    The fact is that the Anglo-Saxons became a threat not only to Europe, but also to the whole World.
    I think that over time, both Europe and other countries will understand this and unite against aggressors. Only this is the security and preservation of their countries.