Euronews breaks down the US midterm election results: losing Congress and Europe's reaction

The 5 November 2026 edition of Europe Today is devoted to the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections, the consequences for investors, Europe's reaction, the Ukraine talks, and cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 5 November 2026 at 12:042 min read

The key facts

The Democrats have won control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections
The programme discusses the consequences for Donald Trump, European investors and the Ukraine talks
Another theme of the edition is the vulnerability of Europe's critical infrastructure to hacker attacks

Democrats take both chambers of Congress

According to Euronews, the Democratic Party has gained control of both chambers of Congress — the Senate and the House of Representatives — following the US midterm elections. This means that Donald Trump loses legislative support, and the central question of the programme is how a weakened president will react to the new balance of power. Political analyst and bestselling author Erik Ham from Washington considers whether Trump will now become even more unpredictable.

What this means for investors and Europe

Xavier Volartier, head of the transatlantic private banking division at Banque Transatlantique in New York, discusses the financial consequences of the midterms: he explains what the election results mean for European investors. Correspondent Shauna Murray reports from Helsinki on Europe's reaction to the Democratic victory and on what to expect from the Ukraine talks scheduled for next week.

Format and schedule

Europe Today is a new Euronews format: in 20 minutes, the hosts — the channel's chief anchor Meabh Mc Mahon and EU affairs editor Maria Tadeo — break down the key events of the day and offer analysis of the news shaping the agenda in the EU and the world. The programme airs live on television, the website and digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X and Instagram) every weekday at 8:00 Brussels time; it is also available as a newsletter and as the Radio Schuman podcast.

Democrats take both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections

In the US midterm elections, the Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, achieving victories in traditionally Republican states. Publications link the rout to discontent over the cost of living, tariffs and the war with Iran. Trump acknowledged the result but threatened vetoes, and the Democrats, lacking a supermajority, will not be able to override them. In the US midterm elections, Democrats won majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, achieving victories in traditionally Republican states. Media outlets link the rout to discontent over the cost of living, tariffs and the war with Iran. Trump acknowledged the result but threatened vetoes, and without a supermajority Democrats will not be able to override them.

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5 Nov 2026 · 04:084 min read

Iran views Trump's midterm election defeat as its own victory but warns of major war

Tehran presented the results of the US midterm elections as a rejection of war by voters, yet simultaneously prepares for new strikes and threatens to expand the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn of the risk of Tehran misjudging the scale of the president's political weakening. Tehran presented the results of the US midterm elections as voters' rejection of war, yet at the same time it is preparing for new strikes and threatening to expand the conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn of the risk that Tehran may misjudge the scale of the president's political weakening.

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British press on the US midterms: a 'crushing rebuke' to Trump and Republicans losing Congress

Almost all British newspapers came out with the results of the US midterm elections: according to the publications, the Democrats are winning majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, while the Republicans suffer a heavy defeat. A BBC review shows how the press differs in emphasis — from a 'blue wave' to intra-party accusations within the GOP. Almost all British newspapers came out with the results of the US midterms: according to the outlets, Democrats win majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, while Republicans suffer a heavy defeat. A BBC round-up shows how the press differs in emphasis - from a “blue wave” to intra-party blame within the GOP. Almost all British newspapers came out with the results of the US midterm elections: according to the outlets, Democrats are winning majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives, while Republicans suffer a heavy defeat. A BBC review shows how the press differs in emphasis — from a 'blue wave' to intra-party blame within the GOP.