Europe’s far right has a Trump problem after Republican US midterms wipeout
Summary
The article says the Republican defeat in the U.S. midterm elections has led European far-right politicians to create more distance from President Donald Trump while continuing to support parts of his agenda. It argues that they see rising living costs and housing costs as a political opening, and highlights France’s National Rally and Spain’s Vox as parties focusing on those issues.Key Facts
- The article says European far-right leaders support Trump’s positions on immigration, culture and globalization but are wary of his personal volatility and economic policies.
- It identifies Trump’s threats over Greenland and tariffs as particular problems for European politicians who emphasize national sovereignty and domestic jobs.
- France’s Jordan Bardella blamed U.S. attacks on Iran for serious effects on the world economy, without naming Trump.
- Germany’s Alice Weidel said Trump had broken a promise to avoid an interventionist foreign policy.
- Italy’s Roberto Vannacci said Trump had failed to meet voters’ expectations.
- Spain’s Vox leader, Santiago Abascal, played down the party’s connection to U.S. politics and said his focus was Spain.
- Bardella has made purchasing power and the cost of living priorities for the National Rally, proposing lower taxes on electricity, gas and fuel.
- Vox is using rising living costs and housing affordability as issues against Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of the November 29 election.
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