# UK and German leaders react to Democratic gains in US midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/129589

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-04 19:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMG9RrjTPco

> British Prime Minister Andy Burnham voiced hope that the US midterm results would focus Washington and other capitals on ending the Iran war, which has driven fuel prices higher. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he did not expect major changes from Washington despite the Democrats’ gains.

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