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  • Russia’s war against Ukraine represents a watershed in Europe. Security Radar 2023 examines public attitudes in Germany, France, Latvia and Poland right before the invasion (autumn 2021) and ten months after it (autumn 2022). The changes in public opinion within a year trace the tectonic shifts occurring in Europe. The results of the survey provide a grim picture of heightened concerns and fears. They also indicate an awareness that there are no easy solutions to the war. Across the board people are overwhelmingly worried about wars and conflicts and even consider new wars in Europe likely. These fears have risen sharply compared with last year. Geopolitical tensions are now assigned top priority in international affairs. Worries about economic crises, inflation and the rising cost of living are pervasive, affecting up to90% of respondents. The results indicate a perception of opposing blocs in international relations: the EU and the United States on one side, and Russia and China on the other, with tensions running high. While Russia is viewed similarly across the four polled countries, views on China differ. Russia is not considered part of European security or a partner for cooperation any more, but rather an aggressive, destabilising actor and a long-term adversary. Russia’s war against Ukraine represents a watershed in Europe. Security Radar 2023 examines public attitudes in Germany, France, Latvia and Poland right before the invasion (autumn 2021) and ten months after it (autumn 2022). The changes in public opinion within a year trace the tectonic shifts occurring in Europe. The results of the survey provide a grim picture of heightened concerns and fears. They also indicate an awareness that there are no easy solutions to the war. Across the board people are overwhelmingly worried about wars and conflicts and even consider new wars in Europe likely. These fears have risen sharply compared with last year. Geopolitical tensions are now assigned top priority in international affairs. Worries about economic crises, inflation and the rising cost of living are pervasive, affecting up to90% of respondents. The results indicate a perception of opposing blocs in international relations: the EU and the United States on one side, and Russia and China on the other, with tensions running high. While Russia is viewed similarly across the four polled countries, views on China differ. Russia is not considered part of European security or a partner for cooperation any more, but rather an aggressive, destabilising actor and a long-term adversary.
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