# Why a Democratic win in US midterms could adversely affect Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/120230

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 05:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/29/why-a-democratic-win-in-us-midterms-could-adversely-affect-europe?traffic_source=rss

> Analysts say a Democratic victory in one or both chambers of Congress could improve transatlantic relations but also make Europeans complacent about rising far-right movements. It could also prompt Trump to intensify pressure on Ukraine to accept a deal with Russia that it does not want.

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