Europe’s far-right parties have long treated their ideological affinity with Trump, particularly on immigration and country-first policies, as a political asset. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
PARIS, Berlin, Frankfurt (Nov. 9, 2026) — In the wake of the Republican Party’s decisive defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, European far‑right parties are pulling back from their alignment with President Donald Trump. Leaders in France and Germany have voiced criticism of Washington’s policy toward Iran and are increasingly prioritising domestic, nation‑first agendas.
SHOGO KODAMA, KOSUKE TOSHI and SHIORI GOSO
November 9, 2026 05:47 JST
