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10 Apr 2026, 14:13 GMT+10
Many Europeans consider America more dangerous than China, Politico reports
The US is perceived as a threat by a significant portion of people in six leading European nations, a new opinion poll suggests. In Spain, a majority holds this view, it says.
Politico, which commissioned the survey, said on Wednesday that these perceptions are linked to the policies of US President Donald Trump.
Since taking office just over a year ago, Trump has imposed tariffs on European allies, pushed for the annexation of Greenland from Denmark, and started a war with Iran, jeopardizing global energy stability.
The European Pulse poll was conducted from March 13 to 21 in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, with at least 1,000 adults surveyed in each country. In Spain, 51% of respondents described the US as a threat, while only 17% considered it a close ally.
Poland presented a contrasting picture, where the US is largely seen as a partner or ally. Only 13% of Polish respondents viewed America as a threat, with an equal share labeling it a competitor. However, a significant 16% said they are unsure how to assess the US.
In France and Belgium, more respondents identified China as a threat (43% and 38%, respectively) compared to 37% and 42% who said the same about the US. Across all six countries, an average of 36% of respondents considered the US a threat, versus 29% for China.
The survey took place amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, as the US and Israel attempt to topple Iran's government through a bombing campaign. No European NATO members directly joined the campaign, but Spain was notably vocal in opposing it, calling the operation illegal under international law and refusing the US access to its airspace for strikes.
Earlier this week, Trump signaled openness to negotiations based on a ten-point proposal from Iran, whichledto the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. However, the fragile truce has been strained by increased Israeli attacks against Lebanon. Washington claims these actions fall outside the scope of the ceasefire, but skeptics argue that Israel is deliberately acting against US goals to derail peace efforts.
The Trump administration has been accused of using bad faith negotiations as a diversion before surprise military actions against Iran.
(RT.com)
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