Poll Shows Europe Prefers Domestic Clean Energy, Distrusts Russia and America
A survey commissioned by the Secure Energy Project and conducted by research agency Opinium has revealed that most Europeans would rather their countries invest in local clean energy rather than continue importing fossil fuels from the U.S. and Russia. The poll found that Europeans overwhelmingly prefer relying on domestically produced renewable energy, a more reliable and sustainable option, over fossil fuels sourced from abroad.
Although Europe has made notable progress in the green transition, a large portion of its energy demand is still met through fossil fuel imports. Opinium found that most Europeans distrust both Russia and the U.S. to meet their countries’ energy needs. Russia proved unreliable during the war in Ukraine, when Moscow cut natural gas deliveries to the rest of Europe.
Furthermore, relations between Europe and the United States, currently under the leadership of President Donald Trump, have become increasingly strained in recent months as the Trump administration has adopted a seemingly antagonistic foreign policy. As a result, a growing number of Europeans no longer see the U.S. as a dependable ally.
Fewer than 20% of Europeans surveyed said they trust President Trump to secure their countries’ energy needs. Meanwhile, 83% of respondents said they did not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply energy to Europe, and 78% reported a broader distrust in Russia as a whole.
The poll comes shortly after the European Commission published its roadmap for phasing out Russian gas and oil imports by 2027. Secure Energy Project managing director Sara Ayech emphasized that the poll results send a clear message: Europeans want renewable, affordable, and reliable energy produced within their own borders.
Opinium surveyed individuals in the UK, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, and found that 77% of respondents wanted their countries to prioritize investing in local clean energy over fossil fuel imports. Interestingly, 70% of German respondents supported this priority, even though Germany is typically more neutral on the issue.
Overall, 48% of participants strongly agreed that local renewable energy investment is the preferred path forward. While fossil fuel imports can temporarily help cover energy shortfalls and may be cheaper in the short term, they leave Europe dependent on unpredictable suppliers. This dependency contributed to the 2022 energy crisis when Russia halted natural gas exports.
Investing in clean energy infrastructure would allow European countries to secure their energy supply chains and shield themselves from geopolitical disruptions, such as the Russia–Ukraine war or the ongoing tariff dispute between China and the United States. As Europe works to strengthen its energy independence and resilience, public support for domestic clean energy points to solar, wind, and energy storage as key pillars of the continent’s long-term energy security strategy.
Hopefully, the negative sentiments expressed against Russia and the U.S. don’t translate into boycotts of American zero-emissions vehicles from companies like Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) that are focused on addressing the global need for vehicular transport alternatives that don’t contribute to greenhouse gas emissions during their use by motorists.
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A survey commissioned by the Secure Energy Project and conducted by research agency Opinium has revealed that most Europeans would rather their countries invest in local clean energy rather than continue importing fossil fuels from the U.S. and Russia. The poll found that Europeans overwhelmingly prefer relying on domestically produced renewable energy, a more reliable and sustainable option, over fossil fuels sourced from abroad.
Although Europe has made notable progress in the green transition, a large portion of its energy demand is still met through fossil fuel imports. Opinium found that most Europeans distrust both Russia and the U.S. to meet their countries’ energy needs. Russia proved unreliable during the war in Ukraine, when Moscow cut natural gas deliveries to the rest of Europe.
Furthermore, relations between Europe and the United States, currently under the leadership of President Donald Trump, have become increasingly strained in recent months as the Trump administration has adopted a seemingly antagonistic foreign policy. As a result, a growing number of Europeans no longer see the U.S. as a dependable ally.
Fewer than 20% of Europeans surveyed said they trust President Trump to secure their countries’ energy needs. Meanwhile, 83% of respondents said they did not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply energy to Europe, and 78% reported a broader distrust in Russia as a whole.
The poll comes shortly after the European Commission published its roadmap for phasing out Russian gas and oil imports by 2027. Secure Energy Project managing director Sara Ayech emphasized that the poll results send a clear message: Europeans want renewable, affordable, and reliable energy produced within their own borders.
Opinium surveyed individuals in the UK, Poland, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, and found that 77% of respondents wanted their countries to prioritize investing in local clean energy over fossil fuel imports. Interestingly, 70% of German respondents supported this priority, even though Germany is typically more neutral on the issue.
Overall, 48% of participants strongly agreed that local renewable energy investment is the preferred path forward. While fossil fuel imports can temporarily help cover energy shortfalls and may be cheaper in the short term, they leave Europe dependent on unpredictable suppliers. This dependency contributed to the 2022 energy crisis when Russia halted natural gas exports.
Investing in clean energy infrastructure would allow European countries to secure their energy supply chains and shield themselves from geopolitical disruptions, such as the Russia–Ukraine war or the ongoing tariff dispute between China and the United States. As Europe works to strengthen its energy independence and resilience, public support for domestic clean energy points to solar, wind, and energy storage as key pillars of the continent’s long-term energy security strategy.
Hopefully, the negative sentiments expressed against Russia and the U.S. don’t translate into boycotts of American zero-emissions vehicles from companies like Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) that are focused on addressing the global need for vehicular transport alternatives that don’t contribute to greenhouse gas emissions during their use by motorists.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MULN
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