The American Democratic Party achieved a significant victory in the mid-term elections, regaining control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that if he were on the voters' ballots, Republicans would win the midterm elections. He also pointed out that he is “absolutely willing to accept” the election results, and said, “I will work with Democrats to ensure that national affairs proceed smoothly.”
Trump admitted that the conflict with Iran was one of the reasons for the Republican Party's loss, but he stated that he would stick to his decision.
Regarding this, Vice President of the European Parliament Kristal Schildmoos believes that a victory for the American Democratic Party could be beneficial for Ukraine, green transformation, and international cooperation.
But Schaldemoss also emphasized that the EU must continue to strengthen its strategic autonomy, rather than relying on political changes within the United States.
Facing the results of the U.S. midterm elections, European countries and their political parties have different attitudes. According to foreign media reports, for right-wing forces, the midterm elections served as a reminder that being too close to Trump poses political risks. As a result, some European right-wing politicians have distanced themselves from Trump in their latest statements, but they mostly avoided directly criticizing Trump himself.
Meanwhile, politicians from the moderate and left-wing parties in the European Union cheered for the victory of the American Democrats. For example, French leftists viewed the defeat of the American Republicans as a “hope” and a “lesson” for the 2027 French elections.
On November 4, 2026, local time, in Washington D.C., United States, U.S. President Trump spoke to the media at the construction site of the White House Ballroom building. Visual China
On November 4th, French Green Party presidential candidate Marina Tودلیє wrote on social media, "This vote is a condemnation of his (Trump's) disastrous second term. His tenure has turned the United States into a laughingstock to the world, and has dragged the globe into chaos."
Tongde Liye wrote: 'But what has happened in the United States in recent years is a warning for France. If our country allows the National Union to come to power, it will face the same tragic fate as the United States.'
French Socialist Party presidential candidate Raphael Gruehman considers this a “victory for democracy and dignity”. “In politics, nothing is inevitable. This democratic revival brings hope to everyone.”
Agency AFP noted that the French left-wing faction has seen favorable trends in election results across various countries recently, especially in the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula.
"Never Surrender France", party coordinator Emmanuel Bonnepleir said, "Globally, mobilizing the people to repel the right wing has become possible. In France, we will do the same thing."
French National Union President Bertrand said on RTL radio on November 4th that he did not see any "connection" between these different elections and the French presidential election.
He indicated he would respect the voting of American citizens, but insisted "what happens in other countries has no bearing on me."
At the same time, Balderra said that Trump’s second term did not follow the same isolationist policies as his first term. He added that “the U.S. intervention in Iran” had led to “very serious consequences” for the global economy, but he did not mention that Trump was behind this intervention.
AFP noted that the National Front in France has sought to 'de-ify' Trump in recent years, maintaining a cautious distance from him. Although the National Front's presidential candidate Marine Le Pen openly supported Trump in both 2016 and 2020.
Is Trump's defeat bad news for Le Pen? The European edition of the American "Political News Network" doesn't think so. On November 4th, the media published an article titled "What's bad for Trump is good for Le Pen."
It was said that the anger over living costs, which once helped Trump get elected, is now directed against him. For challengers like Le Pen and her National Coalition, voter dissatisfaction provides an opportunity.
National Union MP and key designer of Le Pen's economic policy platform, Alexandre Lubeet said that living costs 'will be the main issue in this campaign. Our advantage is that we are consistent on this proposal. It's a bit like the issue of immigration—on these topics, we have already made a impact on people's minds.'
Le Pen has long made the cost of living a central issue in her platform, and she has taken advantage of the current economic and financial difficulties faced by the French government. She made affordable housing the core topic of her first campaign event, and further emphasized her commitment to protecting pensioners from the upcoming budget cuts. She also used reducing energy taxes as her campaign slogan, ignoring the criticism that her proposals are unaffordable.
Last week, at the National Union party convention, Le Pen conveyed messages of change and hope, and adopted "Rebirth" as her campaign slogan.
Lubet pointed out that a positive tone is 'intentional'. 'This country is filled with a melancholy atmosphere, and we need to offer a little hope, a vision, a direction.'
Political figures point out that the center-leaning candidates in France have persistently struggled to find a suitable slogan on the issue of affordability. Edouard Philippe, former prime minister and the main center-leaning rival of Le Pen, has found it difficult to gain support through his economic realism-focused campaign messaging.
Besides France, Spain, Italy, and Poland are also set to hold elections in key European Union countries.
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez views the defeat of the American Republican Party as a positive sign for his continued tenure this month. Previously, he moved the country's parliamentary elections to November 29th.
He posted a comment on social media on November 4th, saying: "Yesterday (the 3rd), American society voted against policies that only make people poorer, against hatred, against machismo, against denial of climate change, and against the privileges of the elite. This happened in Brazil, just now in the United States, and will soon happen in Spain as well."
Right-wing wave no longer expanding, it's collapsing. He wrote.
