Approximately 40% of residents say they approve the new defense tax. About 16% would approve if only businesses paid this defense tax, and only 4% of respondents are inclined to support a defense tax if it were paid only by individuals (all residents of the country), according to the lrt.lt portal.
It is stated that 6% of respondents did not have an opinion on this issue. Non-Lithuanian nationality residents were also more likely than others to have no opinion on this issue.
The idea of a defense tax is favorably assessed by executives — 33%, young people — 28%, specialists and civil servants — 24%, public sector workers — 24%, as well as residents with right-wing political views — about 30%.
It is indicated that a defense tax, if paid by both residents and businesses, is more often supported by young people under 30 — 24%, residents of large cities — 16%, as well as respondents with higher education — 33% and the highest monthly family income (over 1800 euros) — 28%.