World leaders hope for a reset with the US after Democrats seize Congress in the midterms, though Germany’s Merz doubts Trump will change course.
Key takeaways
World leaders expressed hope for a diplomatic reset with the US after Democrats won control of both congressional chambers in the midterm elections. This shift grants Democrats the power to block legislation and appointments, though German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained skeptical about significant changes.
- Democrats seized control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections.
- The new congressional majority can block legislation and hold up presidential appointments.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed skepticism that the election results would lead to immediate changes.
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PARIS: World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party.
The Democrats seized control of both Senate and the House of Representatives, giving them the power to block legislation and hold up Trump’s appointments.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was sceptical things would change.
