Europe

Most Poles oppose deploying US missile base: Poll

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-06-30 01:10

Sixty percent of Poles are opposed to the deployment of the U.S. anti-missile shield in their country, according to the latest survey conducted by the Polish CBOS polling center.

Only 26 percent of those questioned expressed support for placing such an installation in Poland, the Polish News Agency (PAP) reported Friday.

The percentage of opponents against the shield grew to 60 percent in June from 55 percent in February.

The number of Poles without an opinion on the issue has been steadily decreasing due to ongoing discussions about the proposals, CBOS said, adding that most Poles are concerned over Russia's possible protests and reactions.

The recent short visit by U.S. President George W. Bush to Poland did not disperse those fears, it said.

The poll was conducted on June 1-4.