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The present article provides a discussion of how EU member states as well as EU officials view their transatlantic partner. Examining the historically closely rooted relationship between Europe and the US, the author describes how the public opinion in Europe has turned anti American following the Bush-administration's policy since 9/11. As the author argues, not only member states, but also the attitudes of EU officials, have an impact on how the partnership will evolve. In conclusion, he assesses the atmosphere in Europe as being mostly anti-Bush and not anti American in general. Although, he argues, there are profounder differences in perception between the two. Therefore, he spots the necessity for the EU to speak with one single voice that is more likely to be heard and respected in Washington in order to establish a genuine transatlantic partnership.