Just 1 in 10 Europeans now view the U.S. as an ally, according to new poll: "Collapse in faith"
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A new poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals a sharp decline in European trust in the U.S., with only 11% of nearly 20,000 respondents across 15 countries viewing America as an ally, down from 22% in November 2024.
- Half of those surveyed see the U.S. as a necessary partner, while 25% now consider America a rival or adversary, with increased adversarial views notably in Denmark, France, Spain, and Switzerland.
- The decline in trust is attributed to recent actions by President Trump, including threats to leave NATO, unilateral military strikes, and plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe.
- Majorities across all countries expressed doubt that the U.S. would defend them if attacked and showed support for European nations to increase their own defense capabilities and reduce reliance on the U.S.
- Despite current skepticism, Europeans generally expect relations with the U.S. to improve after President Trump leaves office.