A Bertelsmann Stiftung Foundation survey reveals that a growing number of EU citizens are distancing themselves from the US, with 49% considering it no longer their most important ally. The survey indicates that younger, less educated, left-leaning individuals in rural areas are more skeptical of the US, while older, more educated, centre-right individuals in urban areas support it. A majority of Europeans (63%) want to reduce cooperation with the US, especially in foreign policy, and view NATO as crucial for security, although younger people are less confident in its effectiveness. Perceptions of security threats vary by country, with border security being the top concern. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)