Poll Finds 11% of Europeans View U.S. as Ally, 50% as Necessary Partner
A May 2026 survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows declining European confidence in the United States as a security partner.
app.buzzsumo.comU.S. an ally. The European Council on Foreign Relations surveyed 19,481 respondents across 15 countries.
U.S. As an ally fell from 16% six months earlier and from 22% in November 2024. U.S. as a necessary partner, while 25% called it a rival or adversary.
U.S. As a rival or adversary rose in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland. U.S. would come to their nation's aid if attacked. S.S. Troops from Europe. The poll indicated Europeans expect relations to improve after President Trump leaves office.
U.S. embassy in London did not respond to a request for comment.


