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Endorsing in European Elections

The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 24, 2026

The U.S. government should not endorse candidates or parties in European elections
Democrats66%
Republicans57%
Independents60%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 24, 2026
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Details
QuestionShould the U.S. government endorse candidates or parties in European elections?
ResponseNo
Poll Main PageThe Economist/YouGov Poll, February 20-23, 2026
Interview PeriodFeb. 20, 2026 to Feb. 23, 2026
Sample Size1,551
Policy Context
When this poll was conducted in mid-February 2026, President Trump had recently endorsed Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for re-election.
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Bipartisan majorities agree: The U.S. government should not endorse candidates or parties in European elections