U.S. and EU Image Negative in Turkey Views of the USS 100%
Only around two-in-ten (19%) have a favorable opinion of the U.S., with nearly three-quarters (73%) expressing a negative view of their NATO ally. Opinions of the U.S. have been relatively steady over the past decade, although prior to the 2003 Iraq War, opinions of the U.S. were on balance less negative.
Turkish views toward the EU are also negative, with a quarter saying they have a favorable view of the EU and 66% having an unfavorable opinion. In 2004, prior to accession negotiations, 58% of Turks had a favorable view of the EU. However, by 2007, EU favorability was down to 27% and has not recovered since.
U.S. and EU Image Negative in Turkey  | Views of the USS  | 100%  | 83  | 74 77  | 76  | 73  | 72  | 80  | 70  | 69  | 60  | Unfavorable  | 40  | Favorable  | 20 30  | 23  | 21  | 19  | 12 14 17  | 15  | 10 15  | 12  | 2006  | 2008  | 2012  | 2014  | 2002  | 2004  | 2010  | Views of the EU  | 100%  | 80  | 66  | 64  | 60  | 60  | 58  | 59  | 58  | 57  | 60  | Unfavorable  | 40  | Favorable  | 35  | 20  | 28  | 27  | 26  | 25  | 23  | 22  | 21  | 2002  | 2004  | 2006  | 2008  | 2012  | 2014  | 2010  | Source: Spring 2014 Global Attitudes survey. Q15a 8015f.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 