Germany said it would maintain close ties with Washington after the Associated Press projected Democrats to take both chambers of Congress, while Berlin’s foreign minister saw potential for broader Ukraine discussions.
Deputy government spokesman Steffen Meyer said Wednesday the United States “is—and will remain—an important partner and ally” for Germany. He said Berlin would keep coordinating with Washington even if party control in both chambers changed. At a media briefing in Berlin, Meyer declined to forecast changes to U.S. policy on the Iran war, Ukraine or tariffs.
The Associated Press projected Democrats to take control of the House and Senate after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, a result EconoTimes covered in its report on Trump’s response.
Anadolu Ajansı reported that Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expected Ukraine support to receive more attention across party lines in Congress and said he was “somewhat confident.” He pointed to committed supporters of Ukraine in both parties who view Russia’s war as a threat to security and freedom in Europe and the United States. Wadephul said the outcome might create an opening for new initiatives in some policy areas.
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil congratulated Democrats, BILD reported. He called the result a “landslide victory,” said it inspired confidence and described the U.S. political center as having prevailed. Klingbeil added, “Our hand is extended.”
