# Austrian public opinion on European Union integration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-public-opinion-on-european-union-integration > Updated: 2026-10-23T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Public sentiment in Austria shows increasing support for European Union membership and deeper integration. An autumn survey by the Austrian Society for European Policy (ÖGfE) found that 68 percent of respondents favor remaining in the EU, marking a 9 percentage point increase since April 2025. While support for membership is rising, skepticism regarding EU enlargement persists, with approximately 60 percent of Austrians opposing the addition of new member states within the next five years. Further data from a Gallup poll commissioned by the Austrian Foreign Ministry indicates strong support for military cooperation. Approximately 60 percent of respondents view a European professional army positively, and 75 percent favor the concept of a European defense union and joint procurement processes. Support for defense integration is particularly high among citizens aged 16 to 30. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger noted that these results support calls for closer defense cooperation, suggesting that joint planning and procurement are essential for independent European defense and do not contradict national neutrality. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Austrian majority supports EU professional army and defense union A Gallup poll shows 60% of Austrians support an EU professional army, with 75% favoring a European defense union and joint military procurement. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austrian-majority-supports-eu-professional-army-and-defense-union ### 2026-10-04: Austria: EU membership support rises amid enlargement skepticism An ÖGfE survey shows rising support for Austria's EU membership to 68 percent, though a majority of citizens remain skeptical about EU enlargement over the next five years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/austria-eu-membership-support-rises-amid-enlargement-skepticism --- Cite as: Austrian public opinion on European Union integration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/austrian-public-opinion-on-european-union-integration