‘Beginning of the end of the Trump era’: Europe relieved by Republicans’ midterm bashing, wary of what follows
European diplomats are expressing relief following Republican losses in the US midterm elections, viewing it as a potential check on Donald Trump's influence. While there is hope for a shift in policy regarding Ukraine, there is skepticism that the US will move away from its inward-looking political focus.
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International relations and foreign policy are heavily influenced by the domestic political climate of the United States.
BRUSSELS, Nov 4 — There may be jubilation in Europe after a stunning rout of the Republicans in the US midterm elections left President Donald Trump weakened.
But there are no guarantees that the political earthquake will change key US policies.
Here are the areas Europeans will be watching for a shift:
After a rollercoaster of tariffs, trashing Ukraine, and threats to Greenland, diplomats in Brussels were welcoming the results.
“There is relief here that this is the beginning of the end of the Trump era and nobody is happier than Europeans,” one diplomat told AFP, granted anonymity like others to discuss the issue.
The first expectation appears that the Democratic victories could help rein in Trump and begin righting the ship — at least at home.
“Hope is that with checks and balances some confidence will come back in the US system,” said a second senior EU diplomat.
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