International politicians react to Democrats winning US midterms
SPY•Governments and politicians around the world reacted to Democrats winning the US midterm elections, citing possible implications for global trade, security and energy prices. Responses included calls for continued cooperation and concerns about political division, Ukraine support and oil prices.
1. International reactions
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said voters rejected policies that impoverish people, while Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called the result a powerful political signal and pointed to differences over climate, foreign policy and development aid. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said it would continue to deepen cooperation with the United States across security, trade, technology and education.
2. Trade and security concerns
European officials said the outcome could affect support for Ukraine and relations with the rest of the world, while stressing that Europe should stand on its own. Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said US governance would be almost impossible given internal division and polarization, and named trade policy, Ukraine support and NATO as priorities.
3. Oil and political division
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said gasoline prices directly affect people and that the coming days should be watched. Jordan Bardella said US intervention regarding Iran could affect oil prices and the purchasing power of European citizens; Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis predicted impeachment, vetoes and political paralysis.
