‍Key takeaways

• Participants view security and defence holistically, submitting proposals across seven broad topics and sixteen concrete ideas - from cybersecurity and European defence to democratic resilience and economic security.
• Cybersecurity and digital resilience emerged as the largest and most discussed dimension, with calls for stronger cyber and defence capabilities, secure and transparent digital infrastructure, centralised governance, and measures to counter disinformation through regulation and education.
• Risk awareness and crisis preparedness ranked second, reflecting participants’ strong desire for proactive planning, preparation for emergencies, and realistic assessment of global threats.
• Participants expressed strong support for European unity, calling for deeper political and defence integration, while also emphasising the need to uphold democratic values.
• The importance of societal resilience and economic security also emerged, with calls for stronger support systems, increased investment in education, and protection of strategic sectors.

Main topics of the consultation

Overview of the results

‍Methodology

The analysis used a qualitative, theme-based approach to identify key topics from citizens’ proposals. Within each topic, proposals were grouped and synthesised into clear, action-oriented ideas that capture the consultation’s main themes and priorities.

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