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EU elections: What do voters want and candidates promise?
Watch episode 17 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.
Polls predict a surge for Conservatives
The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Group could change the EU's course over the next five years, if they make big gains in June's European elections. Co-president Nicola Procaccini outlines his vision for Europe in The Global Conversation, with Vincenzo Genovese.
G7 Financial meeting in Italy
G7 Leaders aim to unlock Russian funds, confront China’s trade policies
UN approves annual Srebrenica genocide commemoration
The UN has approved a resolution establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite fierce opposition from Serbs.
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Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza
The bodies of three more hostages killed on October 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, the Israeli army said on Friday.
Euroviews. What does the future hold for EU’s flagship sustainability law?
After almost five years of public consulting, negotiating and extensive corporate lobbying, EU ministers have given the final and ultimate sign-off to potentially one of the most game-changing global laws aimed at reorienting the purpose and drive of large businesses, Richard Gardiner writes.
Franco-German push call for growth strategy on energy transition
Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges.
Radio Schuman: Your daily EU podcast
EU politics and news from Brussels and beyond. Radio Schuman is your new daily European podcast, covering the latest stories from Brussels and beyond with EU correspondent Maïa de La Baume. The podcast is available from the 28th of May on your favourite platforms.
Spanish PM's party embraces TikTok memes as it seeks youth support
The Spanish socialist party PSOE has been keen on gaining youth vote in the launch of their European elections bid.
VivaTech 2024: Are companies and countries ready for an AI revolution?
Hundreds of speakers are giving their views on the upheaval caused by artificial intelligence (AI) at the Viva Technology fair in Paris. Tech experts told Euronews Next about how Europeans can ensure they aren't being left behind.
Ukraine hits Crimea as Russia launches nuclear drills in area
The exercise in the Southern Military District, which includes the occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, involves tactical nuclear weapons which can be used on a battlefield even in proximity of allied forces.
Ken Loach and Mike Leigh quit cinema over Israeli film festival
Directors Ken Loach and Mike Leigh have resigned as patrons of one of London’s oldest cinemas over a film festival with links to the Israeli government.
Macron to meet German president in first state visit in 24 years
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin on Sunday in what is seen as the highest level of diplomatic courtesy gestures.
'I'm pinching myself': Meet Europe's newest astronauts going to ISS
A former French helicopter test pilot and a Belgian biomedical engineer are ESA's newest graduates selected to fly to the International Space Station (ISS).
Work on metro line under Rome's landmarks enters crucial phase
The project is considered one of the most complicated in the world and is expected to take a decade to complete.
Von der Leyen endorses Polish, Greek push for EU 'air defence shield'
Prime ministers Tusk and Mitsotakis say the bloc needs to shield itself amid brewing tensions in Europe’s periphery.
EU's Várhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze claimed on Thursday that European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi mentioned the recent attack on Slovakia's Robert Fico in an attempt to persuade him to drop the contentious "Russian law".
Louis Vuitton unveils dramatic new styles at Gaudí’s Park Güell
Nicolas Ghesquiere showcased the Parisian house’s 2025 Cruise collection to an A-list audience, including Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly, and Saoirse Ronan.
Live Nation sued by US for monopolising gig ticket industry
US regulators have taken the fight to Live Nation, the company behind Ticketmaster, accusing them of operating a monopoly over the live entertainment industry that “suffocates its competition”.
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George Harrison’s Liverpool childhood home gets blue plaque
A blue plaque honouring Beatles legend George Harrison is being unveiled on Friday at his childhood home in Liverpool – among the first such plaques outside of London.
German economy expands slightly in first quarter of 2024
Increases in foreign trade has also gone a long way in supporting this higher GDP figure. However, despite falling inflation, German consumers remain cautious when it comes to spending.
Is Vienna set to break deadlock over Nature Restoration Law?
Two of Austria's nine states have broken ranks, potentially ending a consensus that was preventing the federal government from voting in favour of the EU's Nature Restoration Law.
France moves to tighten up Airbnb rules amid row over short-term lets
The deregulation of the tourist rental market is not just a French concern. Other countries have been considering the matter for some years.
April showers dampen UK retail sales as shoppers stay indoors
The removal of non-food sales, such as furniture, clothing and footwear, was one reason for the disappointing figure.
French PM Attal and far-right candidate Bardella clash in EU debate
The highly anticipated debate was heavily criticised by other candidates who felt left out and angered by the platform given to the far right and French President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance.
Markets weekly round-up: Global market rally runs out of steam
Major global stock indices are heading towards a negative weekly close as concerns about "higher-for-longer" interest rates weigh on market sentiment.
Nightmares and 'daymares' linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases
A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Mohammad Rasoulof outrages Iranian press with presence in Cannes
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof arrived at the Cannes Film Festival after his dramatic escape from his homeland after being sentenced to eight years in prison.
Canada pavilion gives the stage to Venice’s UNESCO heritage seed beads
Perline di conteria, or seed beads, were produced in Murano from the 15th century and became a coveted currency for Venice’s global trade in the centuries that followed. Artist Kapwani Kiwanga explores their pivotal role in history and their “complex legacy".