A new sociological survey on European public attitudes suggests that only 7% of Bulgarians firmly consider the United States an ally, according to data collected as part of a broader study on transatlantic relations, EU policy attitudes, and security perceptions. The research was carried out by Mandate Research, YouGov, and Turu-uuringute (Estonia) on behalf of the European Council on Foreign Policy (ECFP), as reported by BTA. Fieldwork was conducted between April 30 and May 19, 2026, using