Only 11 Percent Europeans See America as True Ally

Only 11 percent of European citizens now consider the United States their true ally, according to a new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations. The figure is said to be one of the lowest levels seen in international diplomatic relations and signals a sharp decline in European public trust toward the United States. According to the survey, distrust in trans-Atlantic relations has increased further after the return of US President Donald Trump to the White House. Around six months ago, nearly 16 percent of citizens across 15 European countries had considered America a reliable ally. At the time of Trump’s election victory in November 2024, the figure stood at 22 percent.

The European Council on Foreign Relations report says European citizens are now placing more emphasis on self-reliance and remain cautious about the strict policies of the Trump administration. Most respondents in the survey said they no longer trust that the United States would come forward to defend Europe if the region faced an external military attack. However, many citizens from different European countries still expressed hope that bilateral and strategic relations between the United States and Europe could return to their previous rhythm after Trump’s term ends.