{
  "id": 18124114,
  "title": "‘Beginning of the end of the Trump era’: Europe relieved by Republicans’ midterm bashing, wary of what follows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/beginning-of-the-end-of-the-trump-era-europe-relieved-by-republicans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T12:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/04/beginning-of-the-end-of-the-trump-era-europe-relieved-by-republicans-midterm-bashing-wary-of-what-follows/242006"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Europe is relieved by Republicans’ midterm bashing, but remains wary of what follows. President Donald Trump’s weakened position in the US after a series of controversial actions has been met with optimism in Brussels. Diplomats express relief that the Democratic victories could lead to checks and balances and a more balanced US system, potentially restoring confidence. However, there is a clear sense that America's inward turn under Trump is unlikely to end. The United States is expected to remain inward-focused, concentrating on the domestic political battle between the White House and Congress. While European allies hope for a shift in Washington's stance on the war in Ukraine, they acknowledge that the US will likely continue to be a less generous financial supporter for Ukraine. The focus remains on plugging a €70 billion (RM321 billion) gap in Ukraine's budget for next year. Europeans are also anxious about the impact of Trump's Iran policy on the region as it continues to raise inflation. With increased US strikes and tensions in Israel, there are concerns that the situation could escalate further. Regarding NATO, European allies remain cautious about the impact of the midterms on the review of US forces on the continent, which is expected in December. Despite some Democrats threatening Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Europeans insist they will continue to take more responsibility for their own security. The issue of US tariffs on the EU remains a major concern for Europe and it seems unlikely that Trump will backtrack on this policy. While Democrats aim to address inflation, it is doubtful that they will remove all the tariffs. On digital issues, Trump's opposition to the EU efforts to regulate big tech remains a point of conflict. Europeans hope that the Democrats will not face strong headwinds in enforcing their digital rules and cooperate on global challenges such as AI and cyber security.",
  "summary": "BRUSSELS, Nov 4 — There may be jubilation in Europe after a stunning rout of the Republicans in the US midterm ele...",
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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."
}