Shqipëria Posted on 2025-09-16 11:03:00

Poll: Albanians want security, strong support for NATO/ 69% of our citizens are in favor of increasing defense spending

From Ernilda Luzi

Poll: Albanians want security, strong support for NATO/ 69% of our citizens are

In the latest NATO survey for 2025, conducted in all 32 member countries of the Alliance, Albanian citizens were among the most supportive people, and considered the North Atlantic Alliance as a key guarantee for the country's security.

According to the survey figures, 69% of Albanians support increasing defense spending, a much higher level of support than the NATO average of 41%. Meanwhile, only 11% are against increasing the military budget.

Furthermore, 73% of Albanians think that production should be increased for the purpose of defense, to improve military capabilities and readiness, while only 6% are against.

91% of Albanians would vote to remain in NATO in a referendum. This figure is well above the average for NATO countries, where 68% of citizens would vote to remain and 15% to leave.

Similarly, 89% of Albanians consider NATO important for defense. This result underscores the strong belief that Albanian citizens have in NATO's role and mission as a guarantor of stability and security in the region and beyond.

Albanians continue to be among the most loyal citizens to NATO. This high level of support confirms the country's Euro-Atlantic orientation. The security that the Alliance offers to its members and the policies of increasing investment and production for defense and common security, have the support of the vast majority of Albanians who believe in the future of NATO as an Alliance of values ​​that exports security, peace and prosperity.

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