Some European officials and diplomats are positive about the prospect of Republican Party candidate—and former president—Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, although they have not said so publicly. According to them, the second presidential term of the former head of the White House can benefit the European Union (EU), reports Politico.eu.

It is noted that some senior EU officials and diplomats—who wished to remain anonymous—have expressed the view that Trump's victory in the election could push the EU towards positive changes.

A second Trump term would administer the “bitter medicine” a fractious EU needs to overcome its divisions and move forward as a bloc, six EU diplomats and officials conveyed to Politico.

“The return of Trump would be a beneficial shock that will enable the EU to move forward, like the pandemic or the energy crisis following the war in Ukraine,” said one senior EU diplomat, who was granted anonymity to speak freely.