EU policymakers fret about US election, quietly support Obama

A change of face at the White House would clearly have an impact on transatlantic relations, according to EU policymakers in Brussels contacted by EurActiv. But although the European Union is closely watching the US presidential campaign, politicians are reluctant to take sides.

Features discuss European attitudes towards the US Presidential Election 2012 both before and after the election, including the reaction to the victory by Barack Obama.

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