Online discussion on mid-term elections in the USA

The topic of the evening is the US mid-term elections on 3 November 2026, which are already being covered in the international press. The organisers, EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and ED Steinfurt, are hosting an online discussion on the topic on 12 November at 7 pm.

As well as analysing the election, the evening will focus in particular on the future of transatlantic relations. The relationship between the US and Europe, which for decades has been a cornerstone of Western security and the international order, faces major challenges in the face of growing international uncertainty and the changing role of the US.

How did the US vote in the mid-term elections, the so-called "Midterms"? What impact will the result have on President Donald Trump and American politics? And above all: what does the election mean for relations between the US and Europe? These and other questions will be discussed.

The experts

Our guests are Doris Simon, until recently a Washington correspondent for Deutschlandfunk and now working at Deutschlandradio's Berlin studio, and Siebo Janssen, a political and European affairs expert who is known, amongst other things, as a commentator on the Phoenix television channel. Jochen Leyhe will be moderating the discussion.

Doris Simon and Siebo Janssen aim not only to shed light on the evening's key issues from their professional perspectives, but also to discuss them with the audience. Questions and contributions from participants are very much welcome.

Registration

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt is happy to accept registrations by email at europe-direct(at)bocholt(dot)de. Those wishing to join at short notice can access the event via the following Zoom link:

https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/63664620203?pwd=ISmTv92ercEIvoOAXMJVBaSpzrfqfY.1

About EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt

EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt is part of the Office of the Mayor and the Executive Board of the City of Bocholt and serves as the local point of contact for questions relating to the European Union. Its role is to provide local residents with information, advice, assistance and answers to questions about Europe. Furthermore, EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt aims to promote engagement with Europe and to provide information on current developments in European politics.