According to a report for the EU Commission entitled: "Flash Eurobarometer" dated November 2003 the view of America's role in Iraq by European citizens is highly unfavorable, and untrusting of America's role in the rebuilding process.

In reply to questions, EOS Gallup European polling showed:
Q1: "Today would you say that the military intervention of the United States and their Allies in Iraq was justified?"
   EU Total: 68% Not Justified, 29% Justified
Ranging from a high Not Justified rate of 96% in Greece, to a low Not Justified of 41% in Denmark

Q2: "In your opinion to whom should the management of the rebuilding of Iraq be entrusted?"
   US: 18%; EU: 25%; UN: 58%; CPA: 44%
The UN & it's Peacekeeping Force is viewed much more favorably than any other option

Q3: "And in your opinion, who should finance the rebuilding of Iraq?"
   US: 65%; EU: 24%; UN: 44%; CPA: 29%

Q4: "In your opinion who should guarantee security in Iraq during the period of rebuilding the country?"
   US: 6%, US & UN MultiNational Under US Control: 11%; UN & Peacekeeping Force: 62%

Q9: "How would you evaluate the threat of terrorism in (our country) today?"
   EU: 55% Strong Threat; 43% Weak Threat
For UK and Spain citizens 76% saw a strong threat
For Finland 94% saw a weak threat

Q10: "For each of the following countries tell me in your opinion if it presents or not, a threat to peace in the World?"
In Rank Order:
1. Israel @ 59%
2. Iran @ 53%
3. Korea @ 53%
4. United States @ 53%
5. Pakistan @ 48%
6. China @ 30%
7. India @ 22%
8. Russia @ 21%
9. The EU @ 8%

"In all EU Member States (with the exception of Italy), the majority of citizens believe that Israel presents the highest threat of all Nations to peace in the world with "Yes" results as high as 74% in the Netherlands."
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