Zohran Mamdani's election victory as New York City mayor-elect has drawn international attention and inspired progressive politicians across Europe.French MP Claire Lejeune called Mamdani's success a "beacon of hope," influencing France Unbowed party members, while the UK Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, incorporated his campaign themes in their platform alongside candidate Rachel Millward.In the US, Vice President
JD Vance praised Mamdani's focus on affordability during a cost-of-living crisis and noted his complexity by comparing him to
Donald Trump, highlighting a rare cross-party acknowledgment of Mamdani's impact.