BRUSSELS: A new survey has revealed that 36% of Europeans consider the United States a bigger threat than China, amid criticism of anti-Europe statements by US President Donald Trump.
The poll, conducted across six European countries including Germany, found that 36% of respondents identified the US as a threat, compared to 29% who viewed China as a greater concern.
According to the “EuroPulse” survey, the perception was particularly strong in Spain, where 51% of respondents considered the US a threat. Similar views were recorded in Italy (46%), Belgium (42%), and Germany (30%).
In France, 37% of participants saw the US as a threat, while a higher 43% viewed China in that light.
Meanwhile, in Poland, only 13% of respondents identified the US as a threat, compared to 37% who pointed to China.
The findings highlight shifting geopolitical perceptions in Europe amid evolving global political dynamics.