Relations between Germany and the USA.
Only 19% of Germans see the United States as a friend and ally of Germany. Another 22% call the US a friendly rival, 28% believe the US is unfriendly to Germany, and 11% see it as a threat. For comparison, in the summer 14% called the United States a friend and ally, and 35% called an unfriendly country.
Relations between countries have experienced crises more than once. In January, against the backdrop of the Greenland dispute, 61% of Germans called Trump a threat to Germany, and 52% wanted Merez's government to take a tougher stance against Washington.
Closer relations are needed, according to the Germans, despite all the allegations against Trump. 39% want such relations with the United States, 29% want less close relations and 11% believe that everything is ideal now.