Majority of Austrians Against Politics Modeled After Trump

70 percent of Austrians reject a course like Trump's for Austria, while 24 percent could imagine it. FPÖ supporters are the most open to such conditions, with 49 percent. Closer contact with the Republican Party is rejected by 62 percent, while 21 percent support it, including 39 percent of FPÖ supporters. 56 percent see similarities between the FPÖ and Trump's policies, with other parties less so.

Support for Trump's Security and Migration Policies, Rejection of Climate Policy

Trump's policies are evaluated differently by Austrians depending on the topic. The security policy receives approval from 70 percent of respondents, and 62 percent have an understanding of the migration policy. Trump's plan to strengthen the US military is also viewed positively by almost half of the Austrian population (47 percent).

At the same time, key elements of Trump's policies are rejected by a clear majority of respondents. Two-thirds (67 percent) do not understand Trump's doubts about climate change, and a similar number reject his protectionism, such as high tariffs (65 percent). 63 percent cannot comprehend the US withdrawal from international agreements (e.g., WHO), and just as many criticize the established US media. 55 percent do not approve of his anti-diversity policy.

US Foreign Policy Increasingly Perceived as Destabilizing

The proportion of those who share the view that the international policy of the USA destabilizes the world is rising: While in December of the previous year, 55 percent held this opinion, it is now 62 percent of respondents. For comparison: Russia is attributed a destabilizing effect by 80 percent of Austrians, and China by 56 percent. The EU, on the other hand, is perceived as a stabilizing force by a relative majority (47 percent). Only 34 percent classify it as destabilizing.

(APA/Red)

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