Euronews correspondents across Europe are closely following the US presidential election, with many voters in key countries favoring Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. In Greece, a recent poll showed that 46% of citizens believe Harris will become the first female president, while only 32% believe Trump will return to the White House. Similarly, in Germany, two-thirds of Germans prefer Harris to be the next US president, with only 12% supporting a Trump victory. In Hungary, the government has made the US election a domestic political issue, with 75% of voters backing Trump and only 1% supporting Harris, while in Portugal, 70% would vote for Harris if given the chance.
Spain also leans towards Harris, with 75% of Spaniards believing her victory would be better for the country compared to a return of Trump. Six out of 10 Spaniards also believe Harris is more likely to win the election. In France, public interest in the US elections is high, with more than half of the population following the campaign closely. 55% of those questioned want Harris to win, while only 1 in 5 would vote for Trump. Italians are also closely watching the elections, with 78% supporting Harris as the new president, compared to 22% backing Trump. Overall, European sentiment seems to favor Harris as the preferred candidate for the presidency.
The outcome of the US election is crucial for Europe, as it could potentially impact the future of trade relations, foreign policy, and the relationship with NATO. In Germany, regardless of the election outcome, the US is expected to focus more on its domestic issues, which could have implications for NATO. Hungary has been closely tied to Trump, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán being one of the first foreign leaders to support him in 2016. The Hungarian government has made the election a key issue, tying it to the country’s budget and peace in Ukraine. In Portugal, the choice of president is seen as influencing the economy, social progress, and armed conflict management.
In Spain, Harris is seen as the best candidate for the country, with 75% of Spaniards believing her victory would be more beneficial than a return of Trump. Spain’s socialist government has openly supported Harris, while the ruling Popular Party has not taken an official position. In France, public interest in the US election is high, with a significant portion of the population following the campaign closely. The majority of French people want Harris to win, with only a small percentage supporting Trump. In Italy, the majority of Italians support Harris as the new president, reflecting widespread sentiment on the streets of the Italian capital.
Overall, European sentiment appears to favor Kamala Harris as the preferred candidate in the US presidential election. With polls showing significant support for Harris over Trump in key European countries, the outcome of the election could have far-reaching implications for trade relations, foreign policy, and NATO. Regardless of the election results, the close race has captured the attention of Europeans across the continent, with many eagerly awaiting the final outcome to see how it will impact their own countries and the broader global order.
