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POLITICS2026-06-1219:55:21 UTC

Declining Trust: Europeans Seek Security Autonomy Amid NATO Ties

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

A pan-European survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations reveals a significant decline in trust towards the United States among Europeans.

Released just one week before the G7 meeting, the survey highlights a growing sentiment among the majority of Europeans for greater responsibility in their own security.

Despite this desire for autonomy, respondents expressed a clear intention to maintain their ties with NATO, indicating a complex relationship with both security and alliance commitments.