Will the US midterm results mark a major turning point for Europe?

The resounding defeat for Donald Trump's Republicans and the installation of a Democratic-controlled US Congress was met with relief in European capitals following years of Maga-induced trauma. However, experts warn that the worst for Europe is not over yet. Hemmed in on domestic policy, European leaders fear the US president may use his extensive foreign policy powers to become even more confrontational. Analysts suggest he could unleash new tariff chaos, veto aid for Ukraine, or attempt a carve-up of eastern Europe. Meanwhile, the impact on European nationalist populist parties remains complicated. While some figures closely tied to the Maga movement face awkward questions and grassroots protests, others have sought to strategically distance themselves to appease voters.