The European Commission published the results of a new special Eurobarometer poll dedicated to civil protection in the European Union. According to the survey, citizens of EU countries demonstrate consistent and broad support for a coordinated pan-European approach to preventing and responding to emergency situations. The majority of respondents advocated for strengthening solidarity between member states when facing natural and man-made disasters, including forest fires, floods, and other catastrophes. Respondents believe that individual countries are not always capable of independently managing large-scale crises, and therefore joint response mechanisms are becoming increasingly important. The survey results reflect growing European concern about the consequences of climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, which heighten the risk of emergencies on the continent. Respondents also expressed support for further development of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism — a system that enables countries to pool resources, including firefighting aircraft, rescue teams, and equipment, to provide mutual assistance. The European Commission noted that the survey data confirms the correctness of the course toward strengthening collective crisis response capacity and will be used in further policy formation in this area. The publication of the survey is timed to ongoing discussions about expanding the powers and financing of European civil protection structures in light of the increasing number of natural disasters in the region.