Anti-Americanism in Greece appears to be on the decline, as a recent Pew Institute survey of 23 countries showed that 56 percent of Greeks have a positive view of the United States.
The lowest percentage was recorded in 2014, with only 34% of respondents in Greece having a positive opinion of the United States.
Anti-Americanism is gradually decreasing for another reason, as young Greeks, in the 18-39 age group, value American entertainment (movies, music, television) more than those over 40, 84% versus 62%.
US President Joe Biden received low trust ratings from respondents in Greece, with 56% saying they had no confidence in his handling of affairs, and 43% expressing confidence in the White House. High levels of distrust in Washington were also recorded in Italy, Spain, France, Mexico, Argentina and Hungary.
Like the Greeks, the majority of citizens of NATO member states do not have much confidence in Biden.
Respondents in most countries surveyed expressed doubts about whether the United States takes other countries’ interests into account in its geopolitical decisions. In Greece, 66% of respondents believe that the United States does not care about the interests of countries other than itself, with this figure rising to 80% in Spain and Hungary. Last year, 53% of respondents in Greece believed that the United States considers the interests of other countries in its decisions.
An overwhelming majority of respondents in Greece (93%) – and 22 other countries – believe that the United States interferes in the internal affairs of other countries.
Greeks are more moderate about the United States’ contribution to world peace and stability: 58% of respondents think no and 42% think yes.
