Defence and security were identified as the key priority to bolster EU global influence by most respondents (37%) to the Eurobarometer Spring Survey 2025, it was revealed on Wednesday, followed by competitiveness, the economy, and industry (32%), and energy independence, resources, and infrastructure (27%).
Defence and security ranked as the top priority in 13 of the 27 EU member states, including France, Germany and Poland. In 10 countries - including Italy and Greece - competitiveness, the economy, and industry were cited as the most relevant priorities. Meanwhile, food security and agriculture topped the list in Slovenia, Slovakia, and Romania.
