On 3 November, the US will elect a new Congress. The mid-term elections will determine whether the Republicans can defend their majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, and thus also how much political room for manoeuvre Donald Trump will have in the coming years.
Straight from Texas: The mood ahead of the midterm election
Our speaker, Julius van de Laar, seeks answers where political developments take shape: on the ground. Having experienced American Independence Day in Washington, he is currently travelling across the US and is reporting live from Texas. There, he is following the election campaign first-hand and witnessing one of the country’s most exciting Senate races. Democrat James Talarico is aiming to win a Senate seat for his party in this traditionally Republican state for the first time in around 30 years. His campaign is already attracting attention thanks to exceptionally successful fundraising.
Julius van de Laar answers these questions
In this interview, Julius van de Laar assesses the current political situation. He analyses the prospects for Democrats and Republicans in the mid-term elections, explains Donald Trump’s role in the ongoing campaign, evaluates the impact of the recent NATO summit in Ankara on American politics, and highlights the potential consequences for Europe and transatlantic relations of shifting majorities in Congress.
Julius van de Laar analyses US politics
Julius van de Laar is one of the leading experts on American politics in the German-speaking world. As a member of Barack Obama’s campaign teams, he was involved in two successful presidential campaigns and has first-hand experience of the strategic mechanisms of American politics. Today, he regularly analyses political developments in the USA for leading German media outlets and provides context on election campaigns and geopolitical developments for a wide audience.
In his talks, Julius van de Laar translates political developments, election campaigns and geopolitical dynamics into concrete guidance for businesses and executives. He highlights the impact that decisions in Washington have on markets, investment and international cooperation, and the strategic implications this has for businesses.
Why the mid-term elections are relevant to companies
Particularly in the run-up to the mid-term elections, developments in the US are among the most important issues for business and politics. Whether at a client event, conference or executive summit – Julius van de Laar provides in-depth analysis, up-to-date insights from the US and assessments that go beyond the headlines.
Watch the full interview now and find out which political developments are shaping the United States just a few months before the congressional elections, and why the decision on 3 November is significant far beyond America’s borders.
