European Survey Finds Only 11% View US as Ally

Public confidence in the United States as a reliable ally has collapsed across Europe, with a new survey finding only 11 percent of Europeans now view the U.S. as an ally. This figure, a historic low, marks a steady decline from 16 percent six months ago and 22 percent in November 2024. The survey, conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations and published on June 10, reveals a continent deeply skeptical of American security guarantees ahead of upcoming G7 and NATO summits.

Majorities in all 15 countries surveyed expressed doubt that the United States would come to their defense if they were attacked. Researchers attribute this plummeting trust to a series of actions and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump since the start of his second term. These include imposing tariffs on European nations, threatening to withdraw from NATO over what he views as insufficient allied support and defense spending, and insisting on U.S. control over Greenland, which is part of Denmark. The recent announcement of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany was also cited as a contributing factor.

In response, the survey indicates a clear European pivot toward strategic self-reliance. On...