Survey: Nine out of ten Europeans do not consider the U.S. an ally

A recent survey conducted across 15 European nations indicates a significant decline in the perception of the United States as a reliable ally. The study, by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), found that a majority of respondents do not believe the U.S. would come to their country's aid in the event of an attack.

Out of 19,481 individuals surveyed in countries including Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, only about 10% described the U.S. as an ally. The remaining respondents did not share this view.

Across all surveyed nations, a minority expressed confidence that the U.S. would provide defense if their country faced external aggression. Poland emerged as the country with the highest level of trust, with 37% of respondents expecting U.S. support. Conversely, Spain showed the least confidence, with only 12% anticipating American intervention.

The findings suggest a growing skepticism among European populations regarding the commitment of the United States to their security, potentially impacting future geopolitical alignments and defense strategies.