written by
Moise, Alexandru D. ; Wang, Chendi
Appeasement or solidarity? Uncovering the drivers of European public opinion on the EU’s foreign policy – European Union Politics
14/03/2025
scritto da
Moise, Alexandru D. ; Wang, Chendi

Abstract:

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, with its implications for European security, has intensified the need to understand European public opinion on potential conflict strategies. This study delves into the formation of these opinions, focusing on utilitarian factors like economic interests and threat perception, and ideological elements such as political orientation, national identity and perceptions of Russia and Ukraine. Utilising a two-wave panel survey from five European Union (EU) countries, our findings underscore that ideological factors, especially trust in Russia and Ukraine are paramount in shaping support for escalation or de-escalation. Economic concerns, threat perceptions, right-wing ideologies and strong national identities also play significant roles. This research not only illuminates European sentiment on the war in Ukraine but also enriches broader discussions on the determinants of public opinion in international conflicts.

To cite this article:

Moise, A. D., & Wang, C. (2025). Appeasement or solidarity? Uncovering the drivers of European public opinion on the EU’s foreign policy. European Union Politics, 26(2), 418-441. https://doi.org/10.1177/14651165251320837 (Original work published 2025)

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This project is funded with a Synergy Grant by the European Research Council under Grant Agreement n. 810356. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.