Europe Today: Israel faces deadlock after vote, Nordic leaders hold rare Putin call

By Adnan Leal Published on 28 October 2026 - 8:01 GMT+1 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row. On today's show: Eylon Levy, former spokesman for the Israeli government, discusses Israel's election and what comes next, whether this is the beginning of the end of the Benjamin Netanyahu era, and the role of Arab-led parties in deciding who becomes prime minister. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Keith Brannum, senior adviser on US politics at Greenlane and a Democratic strategist, looks at the upcoming US midterms and whether Democrats really have it in the bag. Sasha Vakulina reports on the rare call Finland's Alexander Stubb and Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre held with Vladimir Putin and whether it brings peace talks any closer. Marko Prelec, senior Western Balkans analyst at the International Crisis Group, discusses whether Serbia is turning a page after the student-led opposition's election upset, and who will become prime minister. Ken Early, Irish sports journalist and broadcaster, assesses the damage to Kylian Mbappé's brand after his joke about Mao Zedong cost him sponsorship deals in China. When and where to watch Europe Today? You can join Euronews’ chief anchor Méabh Mc Mahon and our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram), every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as a newsletter and podcast. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Europe Today: Israel votes on Netanyahu's future as Orbán is floated for UN chief 'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows Israel's election EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says Israel Elections China War in Ukraine Kylian Mbappé Comments