Borrell: Trump Still Dangerous as Democrats Take Congress
Josep Borrell says the European Union has played a submissive role toward Washington and that US support for Ukraine is likely to stay weak.
By Samantha Reed ·
Josep Borrell, the former European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that US President Donald Trump remains a very dangerous person for the world. Borrell made these remarks in an interview following the Democratic victory in the recent US midterm elections.
Borrell served as the EU’s top diplomat for five years, overseeing foreign policy during the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in Gaza. He currently leads the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, a European think tank.
The former Spanish foreign minister argued that the Democratic control of Congress does not fully constrain Trump. He noted that the president still holds veto powers, which allows him to maintain an erratic foreign policy approach despite domestic political limits.
Borrell criticized the current transatlantic relationship, stating that Europeans have been playing the game of submission with the United States. He expressed skepticism about future US funding for Ukraine, claiming that European nations have effectively been paying the bill for the war effort.
He described the Republican defeat in the midterms as encouraging for left-wing parties in Europe. This political shift could influence upcoming elections in countries such as France and Spain, where right-wing and far-right movements are seeking greater ground.
In Spain, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has scheduled a snap election for November 29. Borrell said it is uncertain if this move will succeed or if Spain will see a far-right party enter the government for the first time since the death of Francisco Franco in 1975.
