Press release

German citizens believe their government's promise to shape EU policy has not yet been fulfilled. The majority support a joint EU investment fund to promote climate-neutral industries. European defense capabilities and energy independence are their top policy priorities.

The most urgent issues facing the European Union following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are energy independence, defense and fighting inflation, according to a representative survey of German citizens. During this "Zeitenwende”, watershed moment, they expect Germany to play a more active role in the EU.