Politics
European leaders hail Democratic Congress sweep, urge new push on Ukraine and Middle East
November 4, 2026 at 06:49 PM
5 reports · 4 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
European leaders welcomed the Democratic Party's capture of both chambers of the US Congress, urging new momentum on Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Democrats secured control of both chambers, winning a Senate majority with 53 seats and 227 House seats in Tuesday's midterms.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Democratic win could bring new initiatives to end the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the results confirmed American democracy was alive and urged acceleration of European strategic autonomy.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the elections offered a chance to unite around the cost-of-living crisis, which cannot ease until the Iran conflict is resolved.





