US presidential election

USA

Trump in 2026: Leader of the free world or lame duck president?

An unequal economy, rising unpopularity and visible cracks in the Republican coalition: the first year of Donald Trump's second term in office ended with the president on the defensive domestically. With the midterm elections approaching, can Trump hold his grip on power?

02/01/2026

USA

Was Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona a turning point for Trump?

The killing of the conservative influencer on 10 September has triggered a surge of pessimism among Americans – and Trump is paying the political price.

22/09/2025

Radio Schuman

The lasting friendship between ECR and Trump’s Republicans

Several members of the European Conservatives and Reformists will attend the Donald Trump's inauguration as 47th US president on Monday.

20/01/2025

USA

Trump and Biden pledge smooth transition of power

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power.

13/11/2024

USA

With Arizona Trump has now won all seven battleground states

Donald Trump has now swept all seven of the hotly contested presidential battlegrounds, winning 312 electoral votes, compared to 226 for Harris.

10/11/2024

Europe News

Who are Europe’s winners and losers after Trump’s US election win?

How might the new US government impact political players in Europe?

09/11/2024

USA

Russia, China and Iran spread misinformation during US election

Russia, Iran and China steadily increased their use of English-language disinformation in the months leading up to Election Day.

09/11/2024

Tech News

EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US

It is still unclear if there is political will to keep the EU-US Trade and Technology Council going in the wake of the US election.

08/11/2024