Russia-Ukraine WarEuropeans Reluctant to Raise Taxes for Defense Spending Amid Ukraine–Russia War, Polls ShowGerman, French, and British leaders are pushing for rearmament, but public support for the hikes needed to fund it remains weak.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintUkrainian servicemen operate an armored military vehicle on a road near the border with Russia, in the Sumy region of Ukraine, on Aug. 14, 2024. Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty ImagesOwen Evans3/6/2025|Updated: 3/13/20250:00X 1Europe’s enthusiasm for increased taxes to boost defense spending amid the Ukraine–Russia war is low, according to polls.On March 6, YouGov released a poll asking where Western Europe stood on Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump, and national defense.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentOwen EvansAuthorOwen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.Author’s Selected ArticlesThe Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare EarthsNov 16, 2025Britain Turns to Old Army Barracks to House Asylum Seekers as Hotel Costs SpiralNov 16, 2025China’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic CorridorNov 02, 2025Labour Loses Welsh Seat After Century as Farage’s Reform Shakes Old LoyaltiesOct 27, 2025
