Young French, German and British adults seek international influence independent of the U.S. | Pew Research Center

March 21, 2023

Young Adults in Europe Are Critical of the U.S. and China – but for Different Reasons

Young French, German and British adults seek international influence independent of the U.S.

Young French, German and British adults seek international influence independent of the U.S.

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Young Adults in Europe Are Critical of the U.S. and China – but for Different Reasons
Focus groups held in France, Germany and the UK often discussed the U.S. and China as major actors on the world stage
The U.S. is recognized as the “world’s policeman” by young adults in Europe
Majorities say the Afghanistan withdrawal was poorly executed
Some suggest the U.S. lacks credibility abroad due to problems at home
Young French, German and British adults seek international influence independent of the U.S.
Biden receives much higher ratings than Trump, although young Europeans are less confident in his leadership than older Europeans
China considered “world’s factory” by young French, German and British adults
In 2020, many in key European countries saw China as the top economy
Majorities say China does not respect its own people’s personal freedoms
China’s manufacturing power seen as inescapable by young European adults