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2naSalit

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Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:41 PM 19 hrs ago

USA PANICS: NATO Host BELGIUM Says America Is Bigger Threat Than China - House of El [View all]




Belgium is the country that hosts NATO headquarters and the European Commission, and a new poll shows its public now views the United States as a bigger threat than China.

🇧🇪 More than half of Belgians now see the United States as a rival or adversary.
🇺🇸 Only 10% still consider America an ally, according to the De Stemming study.
🇨🇳 Belgians now view Washington as a greater threat than Beijing — despite real concern about China and Taiwan.
🛡️ 80% still want Belgium to remain in NATO, showing this is not anti-alliance sentiment.
⚔️ 80% also want Europe to become militarily self-sufficient.
🔐 Nearly 90% oppose US interference in Belgian domestic affairs.
🌍 The pattern is clear: European institutions began decoupling first — now public opinion is catching up.
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