# Europe Today: Israel votes on Netanyahu’s future as Orbán is floated for UN chief

https://mins.news/en/item/116947

- euronews, 2026-10-27 07:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/europe-today-israel-votes-on-netanyahus-future-as-orban-is-floated-for-un-chief

> Israelis vote today in their first election since 7 October, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s future at stake. Washington is reportedly considering Viktor Orbán for UN secretary-general. The programme also interviews EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra about what Lula’s re-election means for Europe.

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