07/11/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 7 November, the Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Pierre Moscovici, openly expressed his support for the American Democrats, who won the Chamber of Representatives in the mid-term elections in the United States. For their part, the Republicans have tightened their control over the Senate. “The Democrats have won the Chamber of Representatives for the first time in eight years, despite considerable Republican gerrymandering. [The American President] Donald Trump is right: 'tremendous success tonight'”, Moscovici commented on Twitter, followed by a 'smiley face' emoticon (our translation). Following the elections, the American President hailed the success of his party in the elections. The European Commission spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas, declined to take position, stating just that his institution was looking forward to working with the new elected representatives. (CG)