The survey showed low recognition of the EU and NATO leaders among Europeans

More than 40% of European residents have not heard of such politicians as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the head of the European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by the International European Movement (EMI). The results of the study were published on the movement's website on July 28.

It is noted that 48% of Europeans are well aware of the activities of the head of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen, and another 23% have at least heard of her. At the same time, many leading politicians remain little known: 41% of respondents have never heard of Rutte, 45% have never heard of European Parliament President Robert Metsola, and 48% have never heard of Callas.

According to the survey results, only 21% of respondents said they were "quite familiar" with Rutte's activities, 18% — Metsola and 14% — Callas. The least well—known among major EU political figures is the European Commissioner for Defense, Andrius Kubilius, 60% of respondents have never heard of him.

The study was conducted among 3.5 thousand citizens of seven EU countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania and Sweden.

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