Eurotopics.net

After fierce criticism of Wednesday's storming of the Capitol including from members of the Republican Party, outgoing US President Donald Trump has now announced that he will allow a peaceful transfer of power and condemned the violent acts of his supporters in Congress. European media discuss whether this really means his imminent departure from the world stage.

According to reports in the media, some members of the US cabinet are discussing whether to remove President Trump from office after his supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington, where the formal confirmation of Joe Biden's election victory was due to take place, on Wednesday. Four hours passed before the security services finally escorted all the demonstrators out of the building. This day will be remembered, commentators note.