'Trump is a very dangerous person for the world': EU's former top diplomat Josep Borrell
Summary
Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said President Donald Trump remains dangerous to the world despite Democrats’ victory in the U.S. midterm elections. In an interview, Borrell also discussed the strain in U.S.-European ties, aid for Ukraine, and the possible effects of the election on European politics.Key Facts
- Borrell said Trump retains veto powers despite Democrats’ midterm victory.
- Borrell described the transatlantic relationship as fractured and said Europeans had been submitting to the United States.
- He argued that Europeans have effectively been paying the bill for support to Ukraine and was not optimistic about increased U.S. funding.
- Borrell said the midterm results could encourage left-wing parties in Europe.
- Spain is scheduled to hold a snap election on November 29, called by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
- Borrell said it remains uncertain whether the election could bring a far-right party into Spain’s government for the first time since Francisco Franco’s death in 1975.
- Borrell is president of the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs and previously served as the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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