European People’s Party

Strongly agree

Neither, we should create a European military defense system instead

The EPP has been a strong advocate for increased European integration, including in the area of defense. The idea of a European military defense system is in line with their support for a more unified and strong EU in terms of foreign policy and defense. This stance is consistent with their historical support for initiatives that enhance collective security and defense cooperation among EU member states. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

This position aligns well with the EPP's dual focus on fiscal responsibility and strong defense capabilities. The party has historically advocated for prudent fiscal policies alongside ensuring that member states are capable of contributing to collective security efforts. The emphasis on reducing the deficit before increasing spending reflects the EPP's broader economic and fiscal policy principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase

The European People's Party (EPP) generally supports a strong defense policy within the context of EU member states, emphasizing the importance of security and stability. However, their support for increased military spending in Ireland specifically would be moderated by broader fiscal responsibility concerns and the specific security needs of Ireland, which traditionally maintains a policy of military neutrality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Neither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While the EPP supports strong defense capabilities, they also prioritize fiscal responsibility and might find the current level of military spending in Ireland adequate, especially considering Ireland's historical stance on military neutrality. Their agreement with maintaining current spending levels would depend on the existing budget's alignment with broader EU defense goals and fiscal stability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease

The EPP, being center-right and generally supportive of strong defense policies, is unlikely to favor decreasing military spending. Their stance typically emphasizes the importance of security and defense capabilities within the EU, making a decrease in military spending contrary to their general policy direction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.