Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests
A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations indicates that only 10% of Europeans view the U.S. as a reliable ally. The report highlights a growing desire for European strategic autonomy and increased defense spending due to distrust in American security guarantees.
Why it matters
This shift in European public opinion suggests a potential long-term realignment in transatlantic relations and NATO's future structure.
The report by the European Council on Foreign Relations also found growing pragmatism about European self-defence. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters View image in fullscreen The report by the European Council on Foreign Relations also found growing pragmatism about European self-defence. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters Nato Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack
The framing focuses on 'distrust' and 'unreliability' of the U.S., which is a common critical perspective in European-centric foreign policy analysis.
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