Survey: Only 11% of Europeans Now See US as an Ally
The poll found 47% back collective EU borrowing for defence, while majorities in every country except Bulgaria doubt the US would defend Europe.
- A wide-ranging report commissioned by the European Council on Foreign Relations across 15 countries shows that "European trust in the US has crashed to new lows." This survey of 19,481 respondents indicates a sharp decline in sentiment.
- President Donald Trump is viewed by many as having damaged the relationship between Europe and the USA, though many hope for improvement after he leaves office. "They do think the US will come back," the ECFR notes.
- Data reveals that only 11 percent of Europeans now consider the USA an ally, while 25 percent see it as a rival or adversary. "The decline has been steady," the report notes.
- Resolute in opposing fossil-fuel imports from Russia, Europeans increasingly recognize the need for autonomous security. "Europeans do not expect America under Donald Trump to protect them," the report states.
- With major elections looming in 2027, leaders face pressure to harness this new-found public realism while navigating challenges to the bilateral EU-Ukraine partnership. "Unless addressed with more creativity, these trends may create a headache," the survey notes.
64 Articles
64 Articles
Why most Europeans no longer view US as an ally
A new European Council on Foreign Relations (EFCR) poll found broad support in Europe for taking on more of the continent’s own defense burden, even as most respondents said relations with the U.S. would likely improve after President Donald Trump leaves office. The June policy brief said only 11% of respondents now view the U.S. as Europe’s ally, down from 16% half a year earlier and 22% in November 2024. ECFR said 25% see the U.S. as either a …
In 2024, when the American won the elections, two in ten Europeans saw in the White House an ally. Today, only one in ten Europeans thinks so, points out new research
90% of Europeans no longer consider United States an ally, survey suggests. Doubt Donald Trump would assist if war broke out
The Trump administration’s opinion of Europe isn’t a secret. In December 2025, Donald Trump described European leaders as “weak”, said their countries were “decaying” and in 2026 said the European Union was “formed in order to screw the United States“. Senior Trump admin figures have broadly echoed this sentiment. In Feb. 2025, JD Vance said: “What I worry about is the threat from within, the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental v…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
