# Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?

https://mins.news/en/item/139281

- The Guardian, 2026-11-11 15:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/11/is-the-us-blue-wave-a-turning-point-for-europe-too

> Trump’s Republicans suffered a resounding midterm defeat and Democrats took control of Congress, bringing relief in European capitals. But Trump retains wide foreign-policy powers, and European leaders fear further confrontation. The article argues that far-right populists in Europe may not lose support simply because of their association with him.

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