{
  "id": 18056744,
  "title": "What Europe hopes to see in the US midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/what-europe-hopes-to-see-in-the-us-midterms",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T01:51:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/what-europe-hopes-to-see-in-the-us-midterms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European capitals are closely observing the upcoming U.S. midterms, but they are not under the assumption that a Democratic-led Congress could overturn the global order established by President Donald Trump. The MAGA movement faces few supporters among European governments due to Trump's reduced support for Ukraine and NATO. The president's war in Iran has caused economic instability across the continent, and his confrontational approach towards European leaders is an inconvenience they would prefer to avoid. Consequently, Europe will be closely monitoring the election for two key outcomes - firstly, an election that leaves Trump so weakened domestically that he struggles to maintain influence overseas, and secondly, any indication of the future direction the U.S. may take in 2028. Foreign affairs will continue to be a priority for presidents, regardless of which party holds Congress, and history suggests presidents often focus more on international issues during their final years in office. While any prospect of a future U.S. president with a more traditional approach to the world order would be welcomed, the most crucial factor would be any evidence that the MAGA movement itself is losing momentum. Europe is well aware from the Biden presidency that any return to a more conventional presidency is likely to be temporary as long as the Republican Party maintains a MAGA mindset.",
  "summary": "Capitals are watching keenly for any hint that Washington's approach to foreign policy and free trade might change in 2028.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}