The victory of the Democrats in the mid-term elections in the United States may cause new problems for Europe, instead of easing relations with Washington, Politico writes. Columnist Jamie Detmer highlights five major consequences of the American election that could affect European security, the war in Ukraine, the energy market and relations with the Donald Trump administration. According to the publication, the United States is entering a period of acute internal political conflict. Democrats intend to use the expanded power of Congress to investigate the actions of the Trump administration, including the war with Iran, the activities of the FBI and the business interests of the president's family. 1. Europe may face even more acute pressure from Trump Despite the success of the Democrats, transatlantic relations should not be expected to improve. The former German diplomat, Wolfgang Ischinger, warns that Europe should prepare for increased tensions and new demands from Washington. Democrats will be able to more actively limit White House initiatives through budget procedures, parliamentary debates and investigations. However, Trump retains significant powers on foreign policy, trade and national security. Therefore, Politico suggests, the president may try to compensate for domestic political defeats with a show of force on the international stage. Europe risks becoming one of the main targets of such pressure. 2. Ukraine may receive additional support, but not immediately. Most influential Democrats support the continuation of aid to Kiev, and see it as a tool to protect the international order and the US's national security interests. Strengthening the position of the Democratic Party creates the preconditions for increasing American support in Ukraine. However, Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox warns that Zelenski should not expect an immediate change in the situation.