Antiamericanismo en Europa

¿El hecho de que hayan surgido algunos gobiernos de centro – derecha en el continente es un indicio de que está disminuyendo este fenómeno? Parece que no:

During the last elections in Germany and France, conservative and pro-American parties and candidates have achieved remarkable results; although many assume that anti-Americanism is on the rise in Europe, these US-friendly parties and candidates have won the elections in their countries.

In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders performed well too, and recent polls indicate that if elections were held today, his party would double its seats in Parliament. These successes of pro-Americans have inspired some American commentators to conclude that America is not unpopular in Europe after all and interpret it as a sign that the relationship between Europe and America will improve. Although said commentators are right about the latter, they are wrong about the former: these individuals did not win because they are pro-American, they won despite it.