Western Europeans increasingly prioritise Europe’s autonomy and shared values over maintaining close transatlantic ties, according to a new YouGov poll showing public opinion of the United States at its lowest level since the survey began a decade ago.
As reported by Azernews, citing Guardian, the decline in sentiment is largely attributed to actions and rhetoric associated with US President Donald Trump, including his renewed comments on Greenland. The issue has resonated particularly strongly in Denmark, where Greenland is a self-governing territory, accelerating a broader erosion of trust in the US across Europe.
Majorities in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom now hold unfavourable views of the United States. Negative perceptions range from 62% in France to 84% in Denmark, marking a significant increase even since November, when unfavourable ratings stood between 49% and 70% across the same countries.