European People’s Party

Slightly agree

No

While the European People’s Party (EPP) promotes a vision of a strong, secure, and united Europe, including enhanced cooperation on defense matters, it also respects the principle of national sovereignty and the unique stances of EU member states on military and defense issues. Ireland's long-standing policy of military neutrality is a significant part of its national identity and foreign policy approach, which the EPP, as a proponent of European unity and respect for diversity within the EU, would likely not oppose outright. The EPP's support for increased defense cooperation does not necessarily translate into a stance against national policies of neutrality, especially when such policies do not hinder broader goals of peace, stability, and security in Europe. 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

Yes

The European People’s Party (EPP) generally supports a strong and united European defense policy, which might suggest a preference for member states to be more actively involved in collective security measures. However, the EPP also respects the sovereignty and individual choices of EU member states regarding their defense policies. Ireland's policy of military neutrality is a deeply ingrained aspect of its national identity and foreign policy, respected by the EU. Therefore, while the EPP might encourage more robust defense cooperation, it would likely understand and respect Ireland's stance on maintaining its neutrality, rather than strongly advocating for its end. 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.