Melech 9,900 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The study from the German Marshall Fund (GMF) think-tank showed for the first time in the history of the survey that a majority of Germans wanted their country to take a more independent approach from the United States in security and diplomacy. According to the 13th Transatlantic Trends survey, 57 percent opted for a more independent approach, up from 17 percent in 2013. Just 19 percent of Germans said they wanted to have a closer relationship with the United States, compared to 34 percent of Americans who wanted their country to get cosier with Germany. In Europe as a whole, 50 percent of respondents opted for a more independent security relationship with the United States. That figure was up eight percent from last year. “The turbulence in transatlantic relations over the past year is mirrored in this year’s Transatlantic Trends data,†said GMF President Karen Donfried. “However, the challenges posed by Russian actions in Ukraine and crises across the Middle East underscore the importance of strengthened transatlantic cooperation.†German and US relations have been strained by the spying scandal which resurfaced in July amid reports that two CIA spies were working in Germany’s security apparatus. Berlin responded by ordering the CIA station chief to leave the country. The favorability of the United States in Germany also dropped from 68 percent in 2013 to 58 percent this year. But the news was not much better for Russia, with 70 percent of Germans viewing Russia negatively. Meanwhile, a little more than half of EU respondents (56 percent) said it was desirable that the United States exert strong leadership in world affairs, almost unchanged from 2013. The survey questioned 1,000 adults in each country from June 2nd to June 26th this year. The results back those of a survey in July which showed support for US President Barack Obama had fallen in Germany. http://www.thelocal.de/20140910/germans-want-more-independence-from-usa Good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Why wasn't I questioned? I'd take Obama over Merkel any day. :redface: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfall 3,723 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 You still cant deny that just like the all European countries Germany is constantly giving money to USA especially through companies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Why wasn't I questioned? I'd take Obama over Merkel any day. I don't want someone with empty promises as our lead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,776 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Aw, poor dat. emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Die 1,864 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Where's Simon tho. Nod if you wanna make love with the enemy. ❤ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Where's Simon tho. here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Die 1,864 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 herehere O hai. Nod if you wanna make love with the enemy. ❤ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmm 979 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 My go-to website tbh It's clear that US policy has damaged UK-EU relations in general tbh Even people in the USA's closest ally (the UK) are becoming more annoyed with the US Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Anyone find it a little scary the Germans would be severing ties given their actions during the 19th and 20th centuries? I'm glad the NSA is keeping an eye on them "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Anyone find it a little scary the Germans would be severing ties given their actions during the 19th and 20th centuries? I'm glad the NSA is keeping an eye on them Because our mentality is still stuck in the last century Germany is maybe the most peaceful country in Europe rn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betarixx 1 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Mess The USA needs to focus on its domestic economy and rallying to buy local products, not cheap Chinese knock offs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Anyone find it a little scary the Germans would be severing ties given their actions during the 19th and 20th centuries? I'm glad the NSA is keeping an eye on them dude wtf? Because our mentality is still stuck in the last century Germany is maybe the most peaceful country in Europe rn same with Japan, they were with germany in WW2 and they are probably the most peaceful country in Asia My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,645 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I don't want someone with empty promises as our lead Omg you are not even American and you get it. The poor fools who still believe in him still don't get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Omg you are not even American and you get it. The poor fools who still believe in him still don't get it. I thought he would be such a good president tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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