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- The Democrats\u2019 victory in both houses of the US Congress has sparked a widespread international reaction.<\/li>\n
- European politicians are hoping for increased support for Ukraine and a more constructive dialogue.<\/li>\n
- Russia has stated that it will not change its policy as a result of the US election.<\/li>\n
- Iran interpreted the results of the vote as a protest against the US military campaign.<\/li>\n
- Japan and Taiwan emphasised the enduring nature of their strategic partnership with the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Europe saw an opportunity for change in US policy<\/h2>\n
The Spanish Prime Minister was one of the first to react to the results of the US election Pedro S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>. In a social media post X<\/em><\/strong> He interpreted the Democrats\u2019 victory as a rejection by voters of the policies he holds responsible for the economic downturn, social polarisation and the neglect of climate issues.<\/p>\n
S\u00e1nchez also drew a parallel with the political changes in Brazil and expressed the hope that a similar outcome would eventually be seen in Spain. His statement had not only an international but also a domestic political context: the Spanish Prime Minister has long been at odds with right-wing forces that support some of Trump\u2019s political approaches.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gar St\u00f8re<\/strong> was more reserved. He said voting results<\/a> a clear sign of a shift in the mood of American society.<\/p>\n
In his view, political forces whose positions are closer to those of Norway on issues such as climate change, environmental protection, international aid and foreign policy will gain ground in Congress.<\/p>\n
This is important for European governments following a prolonged period of disagreement with Washington over trade tariffs, international climate commitments and approaches to international security.<\/p>\n
At the same time, most European politicians do not expect an automatic return to the transatlantic relations that existed prior to Trump\u2019s second presidential term.<\/p>\n
The European Parliament is hoping for increased support for Ukraine<\/h2>\n
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The European Parliament expects that a democratic majority in the US Congress could help to bolster support for Ukraine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Members of the European Parliament responsible for security and relations with the US paid particular attention to the election results.<\/p>\n
Vice-President of the European Parliament Kristel Schaldemose<\/strong> She noted that the new majority in Congress could have a positive impact on US support for Ukraine, international climate policy and Washington\u2019s relations with its European partners.<\/p>\n
At the same time, she cautioned against having unrealistic expectations. Even with a democratic majority, the European Union must continue to strengthen its own defence capabilities and reduce its dependence on US decisions.<\/p>\n
The Belgian Minister of Defence expressed a similar view Theo Franken<\/strong>. He predicts a difficult relationship between the White House and Congress due to domestic political polarisation.<\/p>\n
Franken emphasised that US trade policy, support for Ukraine and the future will remain the key issues for European countries NATO<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Chair of the European Parliament\u2019s Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange<\/strong> He also views the election results as an opportunity to resume a more constructive dialogue with the US. However, he warned that American protectionism would not disappear simply because of a change in the majority in Congress.<\/p>\n
According to Lange, the EU must retain the ability to defend its economic interests independently. European companies have already faced the consequences of the Trump administration\u2019s trade restrictions, and future decisions on tariffs and industrial policy remain unpredictable.<\/p>\n
For Ukraine, the change in control of Congress opens up the possibility of more active legislative support. However, the allocation of new aid, its funding and practical implementation will depend on negotiations between lawmakers and the presidential administration.<\/p>\n
Moscow does not expect to change its policy towards Ukraine<\/h2>\n
In Russia, the reaction to the election results was considerably more subdued.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov<\/strong> stated that the Democratic Party leadership has traditionally taken a negative stance on relations with Moscow. At the same time, he emphasised that Russian foreign policy, including its approach to the war against Ukraine, would not depend on a change in the political majority in the US.<\/p>\n
According to Ryabkov, Moscow will continue to act in accordance with the decisions of the Russian leadership, regardless of the outcome of the US elections.<\/p>\n
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov<\/strong> emphasised that Donald Trump remains President of the United States and therefore retains his powers in the field of foreign policy.<\/p>\n
Peskov expressed the hope that Washington would continue its diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the war. He also mentioned preparations for a new round of trilateral talks, without specifying the final format or the composition of the participants.<\/p>\n
Moscow is effectively drawing a distinction between the change in the parliamentary majority and Trump\u2019s presidential powers. This approach allows the Kremlin to maintain its focus on negotiations with the White House, even if the new Congress adopts a tougher stance towards Russia.<\/p>\n
That said, the specific implications of the election for US military aid to Ukraine remain unclear.<\/p>\n
In Iran, the election results were described as a protest against the war<\/h2>\n
Tehran\u2019s reaction was one of the most strongly worded.<\/p>\n
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf<\/strong> stated that American voters had spoken out against the continuation of the war. He also warned Washington of the consequences of ignoring these sentiments.<\/p>\n
Tehran attributes the Republicans\u2019 losses to the US military campaign against Iran, which has caused significant disruption to energy markets and a rise in global oil prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n
However, the election results cannot be explained solely by the issue of the war. American voters also expressed concerns about inflation, the cost of food and fuel, trade policy and the administration\u2019s domestic decisions.<\/p>\n
European politicians from the right have also highlighted the military aspect.<\/p>\n
Co-leader of the German party \u00abAlternative for Germany\u00bb Alice Weidel<\/strong> She stated that Trump had previously promised to abandon the policy of military intervention abroad, but had failed to honour that commitment. In her view, this contradiction was one of the reasons for the Republicans\u2019 defeat.<\/p>\n
The leader of the French \u00abNational Rally\u00bb Jordan Bardella<\/strong> He also linked the election results to the war against Iran and its economic consequences. He emphasised that rising oil prices affect not only Americans but also the purchasing power of Europeans.<\/p>\n
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Salvini<\/strong> expressed a similar view. In his opinion, international conflicts, geopolitical tensions and the rising cost of living have become key factors influencing voter sentiment.<\/p>\n
Japan and Taiwan have emphasised that their relations with the US remain unchanged<\/h2>\n
Unlike European politicians, who are actively analysing possible changes in US policy, Washington\u2019s key partners in Asia have emphasised the continuity of bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
Secretary-General of the Cabinet of Japan Minoru Kihara<\/strong> stated that the US-Japan alliance remains the cornerstone of Tokyo\u2019s foreign and security policy, regardless of the election results.<\/p>\n
The Japanese Government considers a strong partnership with the US to be particularly important in the face of growing international instability and escalating security challenges in the region.<\/p>\n
Taiwan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also confirmed its intention to cooperate with both US political parties.<\/p>\n
Officials in Taipei emphasised that bilateral relations have traditionally been underpinned by the support of both the US Congress and the US executive branch. The Taiwanese side intends to deepen cooperation in the fields of security, trade, technology and education.<\/p>\n
For Taiwan, maintaining cross-party consensus in Washington is of particular importance given its strained relations with China.<\/p>\n
In South Africa, there is talk of a new phase in international relations<\/h2>\n
President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa<\/strong> He also responded to the change in the majority in the US Congress.<\/p>\n
He stated that the election results could mark the beginning of a new phase in international relations, as American voters had established a different political balance between the president and the legislature.<\/p>\n
Relations between Pretoria and Washington during Trump\u2019s second term in office were strained due to differences over foreign policy, trade and a series of diplomatic disputes.<\/p>\n
However, Ramaphosa refrained from predicting any specific changes in US policy towards South Africa, limiting himself to assessing the overall political significance of the elections.<\/p>\n
The Czech Republic and Belgium warn of a possible blockage of decisions in Washington<\/h2>\n
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babi\u0161<\/strong> drew attention to the institutional implications of the democratic victory.<\/p>\n
In his view, during the final two years of Trump\u2019s presidential term, US politics may centre on conflicts between the White House and Congress, presidential vetoes and attempts at parliamentary oversight.<\/p>\n
Babi\u0161 also did not rule out further discussions regarding the impeachment procedure. At the same time, he acknowledged that the president retains considerable scope to act independently in areas falling within the remit of the executive branch.<\/p>\n