A growing majority across Europe no longer believes the United States would defend them in a conflict, according to recent findings. This shift in perception contrasts with the public statements of key European leaders. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre both maintain confidence in the US commitment to collective security. The report originates from Brussels and highlights a potential fracture in transatlantic trust. This waning faith in the US security umbrella raises questions about European defense strategies and future reliance on NATO. The specific details of the survey and the extent of the decline in confidence were not immediately available. The leaders’ reassurances aim to stabilize anxieties surrounding potential geopolitical shifts.