Europeans see natural disasters as a bigger threat than armed conflict, study reveals
People in Europe are more worried about natural disasters than armed conflicts according to a new study. The study by Debating Europe, the citizen engagement unit of think tank Friends of Europe, comes just a month before the bloc heads to the polls for the European Elections. More than 2,000 people across seven EU countries - Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Spain and Sweden - were asked what they thought were the most pressing issues currently facing Europe. Topics included climate change, democracy, inclusive and sustainable growth, and safety and defence. Climate change was a consi...