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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, survey finds

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the ​United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey published by the European Council ⁠on Foreign Relations on Wednesday.

The findings, released ahead of G7 and NATO summits, highlight Europe's waning confidence in Washington as a reliable security partner. Majorities in all surveyed countries expressed doubts that the U.S. would come to their defence in ⁠the event of an attack.

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