Unequal Trust, Shared Interests

European and American Views on the Future of Transatlantic Relations

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Format Type: PDF
Date of publication: 26/10/2026
Edition: 1. edition
Volume/Format: 16 pages, PDF

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Ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, a new joint study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung and the Bertelsmann Foundation North America points to support on both sides of the Atlantic for pragmatic cooperation on shared interests and a more independent Europe. Trust remains profoundly unequal: Europeans are half as likely to consider the U.S. trustworthy as Americans are to trust Europe. Yet, majorities on both sides favor deeper EU-U.S. ties, while Canada leads preferences for stronger future partnerships.

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