ROMANIA - A new public opinion survey conducted by Avangarde in January 2026 shows that 44 % of respondents think Romania should join U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Peace Council, while 36 % oppose the idea. 69 % support the decision for President Nicu Șor Dan to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. The same poll reveals that 60 % of Romanians believe NATO would defend the country if it were attacked by Russia, and 62 % express a stronger trust in NATO than in the United Nations or the European Union. 50 % trust the UN and the EU, whereas 33 % say they are less confident in the European Parliament and 55 % in the European Commission. The results indicate a generally favourable view of Romania’s active participation in international security structures, but also highlight a significant portion of the population that remains skeptical about the proposed Peace Council and NATO’s guaranteed protection. The survey highlights ongoing domestic debate on Romania’s role in global affairs and its alignment with Western defence and diplomatic institutions.

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