The majority of Germans perceive US President Donald Trump as a threat to their country. This is evidenced by recent survey data conducted by the INSA institute on behalf of Bild.
According to the survey results, 61% of Germans polled said they were more likely to see Trump as a threat to Germany. Only 24% of respondents still consider him to be an ally of Berlin. The rest of the survey participants either found it difficult to answer or chose a neutral position.
The sharp deterioration in Germans’ perception of the American president comes against the backdrop of a series of high-profile statements and initiatives by Trump in recent weeks, including claims to control Greenland, threats to impose new customs duties on European countries, and criticism of NATO and the transatlantic partnership.
Many German media outlets and experts note that these figures reflect growing public concern about the future of relations with the United States and the possible economic consequences for Germany, the largest economy in the European Union.
The reaction in Berlin remains cautious for now: official representatives of the German government are refraining from commenting directly on the poll results but emphasise the importance of maintaining strategic dialogue with Washington despite the differences.