As someone who lives in Europe, I would like to point out that the above most definitely doesnt speak for the entire continent.

Of course, but it is true that people in Europe tend to trust their governments more than private companies.

As a european, I trust neither. Trust? I mean really, one of them is only caring about monetizing everything possible, the other has its own (sometimes mysterious) motives, why should I trust anyone but my friends and family? I think the question itself is just a play on emotions, people with bad experiences with either is going to say they trust the other more, but all in all I don't think any sensible person trusts the government or companies in the true meaning of the word.

As someone who lived both in Europe (in 2 countries) and the USA (but I'm European), this is of course a very broad statement but one that is generally true.

The average American distrust his government far more than an average "European".

>People here trust the government and distrust companies.

Still haven't learned much have they.

I think they have. I elect the government, I don't elect companies.