Why the midterm elections matter
A successful outcome for Trump will give wings to the divisive populism of identitarian and sovereignist parties that weaken European unity.
The US midterm elections, which will renew the House of Representatives and partially the Senate, are being seen as a personal plebiscite for Donald Trump, who is not on the ballot but is actively supporting Republican candidates. A successful outcome for Trump would embolden divisive populism in Europe, weakening the unity of the continent, while a defeat could lead to unpredictable consequences, including increased desconfianza in public powers.
Trump's potential loss could also lead him to claim electoral fraud, as he did in the 2020 presidential election. European leaders are watching the outcome with concern, fearing that a Trump victory would further strain transatlantic relations. Elon Musk has contributed $450 million to the Republican Party's campaign, the largest individual donation in history.
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