'Blue tsunami': What US midterms mean for Europe

RTÉ News · RTÉ News · 2026-11-04 12:25 UTC

The aftermath of the US midterm elections raises questions about the Democrats' foreign policy and Trump's veto power. Analyses is focusing on how the situation is changing for Europe.

The aftermath of the US midterm elections raises questions about the Democrats' foreign policy and Trump's veto power. Newspaper and agency analyses are focusing on how the situation is changing for Europe.

Bloomberg recognises the risks and opportunities that the upcoming 'blue wave' poses to Europe, and asks: What will the Democratic Party's foreign policy be? Will it be a return to traditional American alliances? Or will it embrace free trade and dismantle protectionism?

During his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours and may seek to renew that effort. But would this mean a more balanced approach to Ukraine or more concessions to Putin? Bloomberg comments, noting: "Right-wing parties in Europe, like France's National Rally and Germany's Alternative for Germany, are leading in the polls, with excessive loyalty to Trump, which may prove a disadvantage after the election results."

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