Public opinion in Germany remains cautiously reserved regarding the potential integration of Ukraine into Western alliance structures, according to recent polling data. A new survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv indicates that only 19 percent of respondents favor a swift accession of Ukraine to NATO.
A significant 45 percent express support for a longer-term path towards Ukrainian NATO membership, while 31 percent fundamentally oppose its membership. Opposition is notably higher in eastern Germany and among supporters of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party.
Support for potential Ukrainian membership in the European Union is comparatively stronger. 18 percent favor a rapid accession process, with 56 percent advocating for long-term integration. Only 23 percent fundamentally reject Ukraine’s EU membership, indicating greater public acceptance of this prospect compared to NATO membership.
Regarding a potential peace agreement for Ukraine, approximately half of Germans would support participation in an international mission. 49 percent of respondents indicated willingness for Germany to contribute troops to a European peacekeeping force, while 45 percent oppose such a deployment.
Skepticism is more pronounced in eastern Germany, whereas supporters of the CDU/CSU, SPD and Green parties broadly favor German involvement. Views are also divided on the question of potential concessions to Russia. 52 percent of those surveyed believe Ukraine should consider ceding occupied territories to achieve an end to the conflict, while 41 percent disagree.
A significant proportion of those advocating territorial concessions are found in eastern Germany and among AfD supporters, while voters of the CDU/CSU and Green parties predominantly oppose such a move.