The weight of the war in Ukraine and, particularly, Iran, with its immediate impact on the economy and energy bills, is hurting not only American support for President Trump but also Italian support for the European Union, according to Corriere della Sera study. According to the survey, which was conducted between March 11 and 24, about two weeks after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, Italians have mixed feelings about Europe: on the one hand, they perceive a growing vulnerability; on the other, they demand a stronger and more actionable European Union. Six out of ten Italians support increasing the EU's participation in important areas such as the economy, defense, and foreign policy. This need increases to seven out of ten among Baby Boomers, the group most vulnerable to global instability. Nevertheless, this is not an unconditional faith in European institutions; rather, it is the recognition that no single nation is capable of confronting the current geopolitical and economic challenges. The analysis reveals a profound ambivalence in the connection with Brussels. In the current international context, only 26% regard the EU to be a source of security, while 38% of Italians say that membership in the Union makes the country more vulnerable. In terms of economic stability, only 24% acknowledge the EU's protective role, while 40% point out its shortcomings.