U.S. elections
Page: 3

Britain braces for a Trump tariff war

What Putin really wants from the US election

British lobbyists funded $1M pro-Ukraine campaign targeting top US Republicans

Russian disinformation accelerates toward US election

5 takeaways from Maroš Šefčovič’s trade czar confirmation hearing
Party’s over: Trump takes fizz out of election night as embassies ditch soirees
U.S. election night 2024 promises to be a sober affair in Europe.
German government faces make-or-break moment in shadow of US election
A Wednesday meeting will decide whether a common plan can be hammered out for the 2025 budget gap and the country’s ailing economy.
Parliament won’t shoot down von der Leyen’s Commission picks
A protracted standoff among rival political factions could mean all commissioners squeeze through.
WTO chief braces for a fresh fight with Donald Trump
Donald Trump and the WTO’s first African leader Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are worlds apart — and both want a second term.
Who won the day? Trump
Trump won the day because he’s still in a margin-of-error election — after a week filled with talk of “garbage,” grievances and hell.
Trump returns to his grievances for his closing argument
It was Trump at his most aggrieved and discursive on Sunday, as Election Day nears.
Europe’s Trumpian nightmare
The return of the disrupter-in-chief would further destabilize an already weakened continent.
If Trump wins, Europe will have to adjust its stance on Ukraine, Orbán says
“If Americans switch to peace, then we also need to adapt,” the Hungarian prime minister said.
How to watch the US election like a pro
Here’s what you need to know as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compete for the presidency.
Europe’s Greens ask Jill Stein to pull out of US election to prevent Trump victory
“The race for the White House is too close for comfort,” write parties from around Europe, calling on Stein to throw her support behind Democrat Kamala Harris.
Who won the day? Joe Rogan
Rogan won the day because he scored another wide-ranging interview with one of the candidates.
Faith, fear and freedom: European eyes are on the US vote
For a fresh view of the U.S. election in its final days — and what it means for Europe — this week’s episode of EU Confidential gets a …
Hungary’s Orbán wishes Donald Trump good luck in phone call
The controversial prime minister is keeping his fingers crossed for the Republican candidate.
Who won the day? Trump
Trump won the day because he forced Harris to do cleanup — and then changed the subject.
EU’s top business group fears Trump win will harm green exports
BusinessEurope says Republican candidate’s plan to impose import tariffs will limit access to U.S. market and increase competition with China.
Kemi Badenoch wraps Tory leadership run with plugs for Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift
Contender for head of the U.K. Conservative Party calls for more nuanced approach to relationship with Europe.
Who’s afraid of whom in Brussels?
POLITICO’s spook-tacular Halloween guide to the EU bubble’s most frightful relationships.
Musk’s Tesla backs California electric-car rules opposed by Trump
As Republicans claim California’s program will raise gas prices, the man who is single-handedly going to the mat for the biggest Republican in America is arguing the policy is good for his car company.
Dems see signs for optimism in gender gap in early vote
Across battlegrounds, there is a 10-point gender gap in early voting so far, according to a POLITICO analysis.
Who won the day? Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny won the day because he elevated the celebrity endorsement in a way that spoke to a specific community at a crucial moment in the race.
Trump’s New York homecoming sparks backlash over racist and vulgar remarks
A pro-Trump comedian’s racist diatribe drew widespread condemnation.
G7 leaders finalize deal to use Russia assets for $50B Ukraine loan
The aim is to start disbursing the funds by year end.
EU scrambles to prepare for a Trump return
Ambassadors from the bloc’s 27 countries are holding strategy meetings with top EU officials.