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Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Romanian Foreign Minister in Kyiv on Bucha Anniversary

Strategic angle: Oana Țoiu joins EU ministers to commemorate the four-year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Three members of Greek government quit over EU farm subsidy scandal, state TV says

Strategic angle: The scandal involves fraudulent subsidies primarily benefiting Crete, linked to Prime Minister Mitsotakis's influential family.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Italy clings to coal-powered plants as EU countries shield from Iran war with renewables

Strategic angle: Italy's four coal-powered plants may be reactivated amid escalating gas and oil supply issues.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: A ‘failed experiment’? Biofuels under the spotlight as EU scrambles for alternative energy

Strategic angle: Experts question the sustainability of biofuels as the EU seeks new energy solutions.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Briefing: Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins

Strategic angle: Germany and Italy have proposed creating an EU regulatory framework for stablecoins to strengthen financial market safeguards.

Life

Briefing: Rethinking Europe's nature reserves

Strategic angle: Natura 2000 aims to protect biodiversity across the EU with its extensive network of protected areas.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: France's far right splits over the question of sovereignty as several mayors take down EU flags

Strategic angle: Several newly elected mayors from Marine Le Pen's party have removed the EU flag from their town halls, causing divisions among nationalists.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: EU faces 'largest oil supply disruption in history', energy expert says

Strategic angle: Francesco Sassi warns of unprecedented oil supply challenges due to the Iran war.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

EU calls on member states to curb oil demand and prepare for prolonged disruption

EU urges governments to boost energy savings and explore alternatives amid supply pressure, letter seen by Euronews reveals.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: The unanimity trap: what is the EU veto and why is it so hard to reform?

Strategic angle: Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine highlights the challenges of the EU's unanimity requirement.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: EU-Australia Trade Deal: What Does Business Between the Two Look Like?

Strategic angle: The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Commissioner Kadis

Strategic angle: Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Is the EU’s own veto right a leverage tool? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Strategic angle: Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself as member states exercise their veto rights frequently.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Strategic angle: Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia, raising concerns about increased car thefts in Europe.

Briefing: The EU's recipe for trade deals: easy on beef, tough on wine

Strategic angle: The European Commission finalizes trade agreements while maintaining a strategic approach to negotiations.

Briefing: EU Targets Small Parcels from Chinese E-commerce Sites

Strategic angle: New regulations will hold non-European platforms accountable for products entering the EU, with taxes starting in July.

Tech

Briefing: Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing

Strategic angle: In a groundbreaking move, Slovenia has implemented fuel rationing, marking a first for EU nations.

Briefing: 'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU

Strategic angle: Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava issues a stark warning to Europe about the growing Russian influence in Belarus.

Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago

EU Parliament Votes Through Measures Allowing Deportation of Migrants to 'Return Hubs'

MEPs voted 389 to 206 on a package of tougher immigration measures, including harsher penalties for non-compliant migrants.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: Spain's parliament approves €5 billion package to curb impact of war in Iran

Strategic angle: The European Union's fourth-largest economy responds to the ongoing conflict with a significant financial package.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: EU accuses four porn sites of allowing children access adult content

Strategic angle: The European Commission has found that Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos violated children's rights under the Digital Services Act.

Editorial Staff 23 days ago

Briefing: Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Strategic angle: Social media platform Snapchat and four adult websites fail to enforce age limits, prompting EU action.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

EU and Australia strike free trade deal after years of talks

Ursula von der Leyen and Anthony Albanese announced a compromise in Canberra aimed at boosting exports and strengthening economic ties amid global trade uncertainty.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirms regular communication with Russian counterpart during private EU discussions.

Editorial Staff Updated 25 days ago

US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: Europeans anxious over wars and push for more EU independence, study finds

Strategic angle: As conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East intensify, Europeans are increasingly uneasy about global instability.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

EU speeds up free trade with Mercosur treaty and new Australia agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlights a 'trade trilogy' to enhance EU's global exchanges.

Editorial Staff Updated 26 days ago

EU restricts Hungary's access to classified intelligence over alleged leaks to Russia

The European Union has limited Hungary's access to sensitive information amid concerns of intelligence leaks to Russia.

Editorial Staff 26 days ago

Briefing: EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Strategic angle: Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over Hungary's alleged communication with Russia amid critical EU discussions.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Europe's response to the relentless surge in energy and fuel costs from the war in Iran

Strategic angle: Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed, prompting varied responses across Europe.

Briefing: Russian tanker drifts into Libyan waters amid environmental warnings

Strategic angle: The Russian sanctioned tanker has been unmanned and poses a significant environmental threat as it carries hazardous cargo.

Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

Euronews.com explores the potential shift back to nuclear energy in Europe.

Editorial Staff Updated 29 days ago

Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan

Kyiv faces challenges as Hungary maintains its veto on a crucial loan, impacting financial support.

Briefing: Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states

Strategic angle: Poland's top administrative court mandates recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other EU countries.

Editorial Staff Updated 29 days ago

Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan

EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.

Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.

Editorial Staff Updated 30 days ago

Ten EU countries revolt over carbon rules threatening industry ahead of key summit

Ahead of a key European summit, 10 EU countries are challenging the bloc's climate policy, citing risks to industry.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

European leaders seek breakthrough on €90bn Ukraine loan blocked by Viktor Orban

EU leaders aim to resolve funding dispute affecting Ukraine's financial aid.

Briefing: EU summit: Hungary holds Ukraine aid ransom over Druzhba oil

Strategic angle: Hungary threatens to block aid to Ukraine unless the Druzhba oil pipeline is repaired, complicating EU leaders' discussions amid ongoing conflicts.

Briefing: EU leaders balk at joining Middle East fight, grapple with high energy prices

Strategic angle: EU leaders are hesitant to engage in the Middle East conflict while facing rising energy costs.

Briefing: EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan.

Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war

Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Briefing: EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud

Strategic angle: EU officials propose financial and technical assistance to resolve pipeline issues and encourage Hungary to lift its veto on aid to Ukraine.

Briefing: Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Strategic angle: Germany faces rising petrol prices, prompting government action against oil companies' profit schemes.

Briefing: 'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands

Strategic angle: EU leaders have almost universally rejected US president Donald Trump’s demand to send warships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Briefing: EU Ministers to Consider Strengthening Naval Mission Amid US Pressure

Strategic angle: Belgian Prime Minister urges Europe to negotiate with Russia as tensions rise over the Druzhba pipeline.

Briefing: EU scrambles to curb energy costs as Iran war hits markets

Strategic angle: The European Union is taking urgent measures to address rising energy costs amid escalating tensions in Iran.

Briefing: EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD

Strategic angle: Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws.

Briefing: EU weighs extending naval mission Aspides to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis

Strategic angle: EU foreign ministers are set to discuss the extension of the naval mission Aspides in response to rising tensions in the region.

Briefing: Zelensky Tells EU: Pressure to Re-Open Russian Oil Pipeline Like ‘Blackmail’

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes EU's pressure regarding Russian oil pipeline.

Briefing: Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Strategic angle: Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs.

Briefing: Poland’s PM Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7 billion EU defence loan

Strategic angle: A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted on accessing EU defence funds despite President Nawrocki’s veto.

Briefing: EU Asks Ukraine to Allow Inspection of Damaged Druzhba Pipeline

Strategic angle: The European Commission proposes an inspection amid ongoing disputes over a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Briefing: Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Strategic angle: Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected, raising concerns over civil protection amid recent inspections revealing many shelters are unusable.

Editorial Staff Updated about 1 month ago

Europe Today: Trump claims Iran war ‘complete’ amid signs of escalation

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Briefing: EU reinforces cooperation with Azerbaijan on security and energy

Strategic angle: European Council President António Costa discusses enhanced collaboration with Azerbaijan amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Briefing: Iran war: Is the EU a mere spectator or diplomatic player? MEPs debate on The Ring

Strategic angle: With the US and Israel’s war against Iran in its second week, the EU is bracing itself for a potential energy shock and economic fallout.

Briefing: EU Chief Makes Nuclear Pitch Amid Energy Crunch Fears

Strategic angle: EU Chief advocates for nuclear energy as a solution to energy shortages.

Briefing: 'Unpredictability and instability' the biggest dangers to economy, says Estonian finance minister

Strategic angle: Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi highlights economic challenges faced by the EU amid global tensions.

Briefing: EU enlargement: What's in it for European businesses?

Strategic angle: The EU’s enlargement commissioner has urged businesses to invest in candidate countries, while new survey findings reveal hesitance among European companies.

Briefing: EU fails to deliver on promise of local energy communities, ECA auditors warn

Strategic angle: An audit reveals frustrations among residents of energy communities regarding the EU's commitment to renewable energy initiatives.

Briefing: What is Europe’s crisis response strategy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Strategic angle: The war in Iran is testing Europe’s crisis preparedness and the effectiveness of the EU’s emergency coordination.