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Most people in Europe now want their own combined army
A new study shows three out of four Europeans support creating a single EU military force as worries about Russia and trust in the U.S. grow.
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By John Doe
Reporting from Europe 
Nov. 14, 2026, 8:27 p.m. - 3 hours ago
A big new study is out, and it shows that most people living in Europe want the European Union to have its own army.
According to the 'GLOBSEC Trends 2026' report, about 71% to 75% of people now support the idea of an integrated European military. This means instead of every country having its own separate military, they would combine their forces into one group.
Why do so many people want this?
The main reason is fear. Many people are worried about a possible war with Russia. They feel that having one strong, combined force would make Europe safer.
Another big reason is trust. The survey shows that some people are losing trust in the United States. In the past, many Europeans felt the U.S. would always be there to help protect them. Now, it seems more people want Europe to be able to protect itself without having to rely on anyone else.
This is a major shift in how people feel about defense. For a long time, the idea of a single European army was just a theory. Now, it is something that most citizens actually want to see happen.
Source: POLITICO.eu
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