The innovative data analytics and artificial intelligence company SpearMind conducted an international study focusing on the views of young people aged 18 to 35 (Gen-Z & Millennials) regarding U.S. President Donald Trump and policies associated with him.

The report covers six European countries (Greece, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain) and the United States. It explores both the personal image of Donald Trump and young people’s perceptions of his key policies, such as immigration and the economy.

Note: The first part of the report focuses exclusively on Gen-Z, specifically those aged 18–25. The second part, to be released later, will present findings related to the 26–35 age group (Millennials).

The Report

 The report is based on an AI-driven model that combined quantitative data with social trends. Using artificial intelligence, the research delivers a multidimensional analysis of youth perspectives in an era of evolving political engagement amid a rapidly changing global environment.

A standout feature of the methodology is the use of a “synthetic audience,” an advanced technique that allows for highly accurate conclusions to be drawn from simulated population profiles. This technology — only achievable at such scale and depth through AI — enhanced the reliability of the findings and enabled the detection of trends often missed by traditional methods.

Key Findings

 The study revealed significant social distinctions. Gender and national identity emerged as the primary differentiating factors.

Image of Donald Trump

 Young people in Greece are significantly more positive toward Donald Trump compared to their peers in Europe and the U.S.

• 55% of young Greeks reported having a very or somewhat positive opinion of the former U.S. President.
• In other European countries, this figure ranges from 15% to 31%, while in the United

States it reaches 40%.

• In Italy and Spain, Trump’s approval is at 23%, while in Germany it is just 15%.

Economy

 The study was conducted shortly after Donald Trump announced new tariff policies.

• In the U.S., 35% of young people support his economic policy, whereas in Europe, approval ranges between 15% and 30%.
• Greece reports the lowest support for such economic policies, at just 15%.

Immigration

 Young Europeans reject “Trump-style” immigration policies.

• In the U.S., 25% of young people approve of adopting such immigration policies. In Europe, approval ranges from 25% to 50%.

Greece shows the highest support for “Trump-style” immigration policies:

• 50% of young Greeks express positive views (60% of men and 40% of women).

In Italy, the figure stands at 30%, while in Spain, 38% of young people approve of such policies (50% of men vs. just 25% of women).

A similar gender gap is observed in the UK, where 48% of young men favor Trump-like immigration policies compared to just 22% of young women.

Trump as a Catalyst for Change

 Most young people (54%) support the need for alternative political approaches to bring change.

• 23% believe change is necessary and view Donald Trump as an effective catalyst.
• A larger group, 31%, also see the need for change but do not consider Trump the right person to bring it about.

Trump is viewed as an effective agent of change by 40% of young Greek men, 35% of Spanish men, and 35% of young American men.

Trump vs. National Leadership

 An overwhelming majority of European youth (62%) prefer the views of their national leader over those of Donald Trump.

• Trust in national leadership is highest among young Italians (72.5%), followed by Germans (70%), Spaniards (62.5%), the French (60%), and the British (57.5%). Greece completes the list at 50%.
• Across all countries, young women trust their national leadership more than their male counterparts do.

Note: The term “national leadership” may vary in interpretation by respondents, as no specific names were provided.

Conclusions

 Greek youth stand out in this study, showing the highest levels of acceptance toward Donald Trump and his policies compared to other of the same demographic group in the countries examined.