Trump's political weakening is causing concern in Europe: after the Democratic victory, the United States could become even more unpredictable -. The New York Times. As the publication notes, the success of the Democrats in the mid-term elections has brought some relief to European capitals, but officials prefer not to show joy. The reason is that Donald Trump retains broad foreign policy powers, and it is likely that the new composition of Congress will not be able to significantly limit his actions in the international arena. In Europe, they fear that Trump, weakened at home, may become even more tough and unpredictable in foreign policy, in an attempt to leave a prominent political legacy. Ukraine and Russia are the main source of anxiety The biggest concerns of European leaders are related to a possible change in Washington's position regarding the war in Ukraine. According to the Now, Ukrainian officials admit that Trump will try to use the period before the new Congress begins in January to advance agreements with Vladimir Putin, including through a possible meeting in Florida. "For Europe, the biggest danger is Trump's inconsistent policy towards Russia and Ukraine," said European politics expert Daniela Schwarzer. In her estimation, the risk of further rapprochement between Washington and Moscow remains and may intensify against the background of the American president's internal political problems. At the same time, the United States continues to supply Ukraine with weapons through its European allies and to provide intelligence. Why don't the Europeans celebrate the defeat of the Republicans?
Despite the election results, European governments are interested in maintaining a working relationship with Trump. The chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, emphasized that a public celebration of the Republican defeat would be a diplomatic mistake. "Let the Americans celebrate.