Politics

TRUMP TSUNAMI: EU braces for 'revolution' amid Austria, Italy, France and German elections

The crumbling European Union looks especially vulnerable following Mr Trump’s triumph as it has a string of far-right leaders lining up for elections over the next 12 months. 

Leader of the far-right Dutch Freedom Party Geert Wilders has already said that Mr Trump’s victory is a “revolution” that needs to be copied in Europe. 

Leaders across the continent understand they need to devise measures against Mr Trump, but they need to wait to see his actions to decide what these should be.

A number of 'Trump-style' moments are set for Europe this year. Starting with the Austrian presidential re-run and Italian constitutional referendum on December 4, 12 elections follow in a year.

Romanian general elections will be run on December 11. The Netherlands votes in March, French Presidential elections will be held in late April-beginning of May.

Germany in September, Czech Republic in October. Plus local elections in Germany and several presidential elections.