Pakistan, June 11 -- Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey published by the European Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday.

The findings, released ahead of G7 and NATO summits, highlight Europe's waning confidence in Washington as a reliable security partner. Majorities in all surveyed countries expressed doubts that the US would come to their defence in the event of an attack.

Europeans were four percentage points more likely than last year to support increased national defence spending. Italy is the only country where a clear majority remains opposed.

47% of respondents across the region back the...