Public sentiment in the U.K. is shifting toward closer ties with the EU as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House. A recent survey indicates that 55% of Britons favor aligning with the EU over the U.S., positioning strengthened relations with Brussels as a priority. The study highlights a mutual desire among EU countries for closer collaboration with the U.K. on trade and security. Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt notes potential challenges and “binary” choices regarding tariffs and alignment with U.S. foreign policy, suggesting that this moment offers leverage for renewed EU relations.
