US midterms: what will change for Europe?

In a Telegram post republished by Echo, human rights activist Anastasia Burakova examines Trump’s right of veto:

“The system of checks and balances in the US is ingeniously designed. Among other things, the president retains the right of veto. … Even with a majority in both chambers, the Democrats will by no means always be able to push through their own legislation – to override a presidential veto they need the support of two-thirds of the members of Congress. Over the next two years, I suspect we will witness a serious standoff in which decisions on both sides are blocked, which will affect military aid to Ukraine, US domestic policy and defence spending.”