Politico: Republican defeat in congressional elections sparks relief and gloating in Europe

The US midterm congressional elections ended in success for the Democratic Party. Politico writes that European politicians saw the result as a breather after two years of strained relations with the Trump administration, though the outlet does not expect Washington to become a more predictable partner.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 4 November 2026 at 22:082 min read

The key facts

According to Politico, the Republicans' defeat gave the European Union a temporary breather in relations with Washington
The outlet suggests a weakening of European right-wing parties supported by Trump
The Financial Times linked the election outcome to dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living

Europe's reaction to the election results

The Republican Party's defeat in the US midterm congressional elections has sparked joy and gloating in Europe. According to Politico, the Democrats' success came as a long-awaited cause for relief for European politicians after two years of strained relations with Donald Trump's administration. In the outlet's assessment, the election results may give the European Union a temporary breather: the American president will likely have to pay more attention to domestic political problems rather than confrontation with European allies.

Cautious expectations and consequences for right-wing parties

Politico notes that Europeans are counting on reduced pressure from the White House after prolonged trade disputes and threats of tariffs. At the same time, the outlet does not expect Washington to necessarily become a more predictable partner. Journalists also name another possible consequence of the elections: the weakening of European right-wing parties that enjoy Trump's support. In Politico's view, the Republicans' defeat demonstrates the political risks of too close cooperation with the American leader.

How global media assessed the election results

Earlier, global media called the Democrats' victory a serious blow to Trump. According to the Financial Times, the election results reflected Americans' dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living and the White House's economic policy. Meanwhile, Politico warned that the weakening of Trump's position at home would not necessarily improve Washington's relations with Europe: journalists suggested that the American leader might shift even more attention to European politics. Thus, even within a single outlet's assessments there is a duality: a breather for the EU is possible, but there are no guarantees of a softening of the White House's course.