Almost Half of Europeans See Trump as “Enemy of Europe,” Poll Finds
A sweeping new pan-European survey reveals that almost half of respondents now view U.S. President Donald J. Trump as an “enemy of Europe,” reflecting growing public unease with his foreign-policy stance and its perceived impact on continental security. (RBC Ukraine)
What the poll shows
- According to the poll — carried out by research group Cluster 17 for the platform Le Grand Continent — 48% of Europeans across nine countries described Trump as explicitly hostile to Europe. (Anadolu Ajansı)
- Only about 10% across the same sample considered him a friend of Europe.
- Views varied significantly by country: hostility was strongest in Belgium and France (62% and 57%, respectively), while Poland recorded the lowest anti-Trump sentiment (19%). (RBC Ukraine)
The survey additionally highlighted broader anxieties: more than half of respondents believe the risk of a major war — particularly involving Russia — is high in coming years. Many also expressed doubt about their own nation’s ability to defend itself if such conflict broke out.
Why sentiment is shifting
Analysts point to a combination of recent U.S. foreign-policy moves under Trump’s second term — including reduced engagement in multilateral institutions and unpredictable positions on key international issues — as fueling European caution. (globalaffairs.org)
Geopolitical tensions, especially regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears of spill-over into wider European security, have reinforced the fragility of the continent’s defence climate. The poll’s findings suggest many Europeans now view Trump’s America as less a trusted ally and more a potential source of instability or unpredictability.
What Europeans say about the US-Europe relationship
Despite the sharp drop in Trump’s popularity, the survey suggests most people across the continent don’t favour severing ties with the United States altogether. Nearly half of respondents — 48% — said they believe Europe should seek a “compromise” approach with Washington rather than confrontation or full alignment.
This suggests that while public trust in Trump may be low, many still see value in maintaining transatlantic relationships — albeit with more caution and recalibrated expectations. (RBC Ukraine)
Why it matters
- The shift in public opinion could influence how European governments approach diplomacy with the U.S., especially in light of evolving security challenges.
- As Europe reassesses its strategic dependencies — including defence, trade and alliances — this aversion toward US leadership under Trump could accelerate moves toward greater European autonomy in foreign policy.
- The results reflect growing concern among Europeans about global instability and the reliability of traditional alliances — particularly with regard to conflict, economic disruption, and unpredictable foreign-policy shifts.
In short: the new poll data reveals a Europe increasingly sceptical of Trump’s brand of leadership — wary not only of what it represents for the United States, but of how it shapes the future security and cohesion of the continent itself. The findings underscore an unsettled mood across Europe, and point to potentially enduring changes in how many Europeans view transatlantic relations.
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