People in Spain are leading the charge for a stronger, independent Europe amid widespread wariness of Donald Trump’s America, according to a new POLITICO survey.
In a poll of people in six EU countries in March, a majority of Spanish respondents — 51 percent — said Washington poses a “threat” to Europe, the largest proportion of all the countries polled. The results also revealed strong Spanish opposition to President Trump’s foreign policies and the U.S. and Israel’s war in Iran.
Spain’s respondents stood out for their wholesale support for Europe to increase its autonomy. Ninety-four percent said the continent needs to become more self-sufficient and less dependent on other major powers — even if that shift comes with major economic costs.
People in Spain also indicated a broad willingness to rush to the defense of an EU country under attack from a foreign power, and large backing for a European army.
