A recent survey conducted by the polling institute Insa and published in “Bild am Sonntag” reveals significant concerns among the German population regarding potential Russian aggression. The survey, which polled 1,002 individuals between September 11th and 12th, 2025, indicates that 62% of respondents fear a near-future Russian attack on a NATO member state, specifically mentioning Poland or Lithuania. Twenty-eight percent expressed no such concern, while 10% remained undecided.
The sentiment extends to a preference for a tougher stance towards Russia. A relative majority – 49% – believes that all imports of Russian gas and oil into the EU should be immediately halted. Thirty-three percent advocate for the continuation of these deliveries, 11% were unsure and 7% indicated indifference.
Furthermore, 51% of respondents support the utilization of frozen Russian assets within the EU – estimated to be over €200 billion – to aid Ukraine. Twenty-nine percent oppose this measure and 20% expressed no opinion or were undecided.
The survey reflected answers to the questions: “Do you worry that Russia could attack a NATO state such as Poland or Lithuania in the near future, in addition to Ukraine?” “Some EU states still import oil or gas from Russia. Given the recent developments in the Ukraine war, should these exceptions be ended immediately and all deliveries stopped?” and “Should the frozen Russian assets in the EU (more than 200 billion euros) be used to support Ukraine?”