Eurobarometer
Coverage of Eurobarometer in the Nexus archive.
- Europeans embrace EU amid growing gloom about world, survey finds
A Eurobarometer survey reveals 74% of Europeans believe their country has benefited from EU membership, with 59% optimistic about the EU's future despite 58% feeling pessimistic about the global outlook. Europeans highlight peace and security as the EU's top advantage and prioritize defense, energy independence, and competitiveness for the bloc's future.
- French Army has recruitment surplus but lacks equipment, deputy chief says
The French Army has a surplus of recruits but lacks equipment like spare parts and counter-drone defenses, according to deputy chief Gen. Patrick Justel. Unlike Germany and Poland, which face recruitment shortages despite funding, France slowed recruitment in 2023 due to budget constraints. France plans to recruit 21,400 active-duty troops in 2026, while Germany and Poland aim to expand their forces significantly.