Europe News Critics slam landmark EU competitiveness report as 'one-sided' Draghi is being accused by various stakeholders of not including voices from all parts of Europe in his landmark report. 20/09/2024
Europe Decoded How will the nominated line-up of EU Commissioners be scrutinised? Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. 20/09/2024
Europe Decoded The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing. 18/09/2024
Europe Decoded The eight biggest surprises from Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission From Austria's unexpected assignment to Spain's mega portfolio, the next Commission of Ursula von der Leyen has Brussels talking. 17/09/2024
Europe Decoded Analysis: With Breton out, von der Leyen tightens grip on power The Frenchman's dramatic resignation sets the tone for Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate at the top of the European Commission. 16/09/2024
Europe Decoded What was the Yugoslav secret police tied to Slovenia Commission pick? What would Marta Kos' Yugoslav secret service past imply, and what kind of a role did the socialist republic's spy agency play in Europe's past? 13/09/2024
Europe News EU Parliament set for showdown between Orbán and opposition leader Buoyed by a bombshell opinion poll result showing his six-month old party has almost closed the gap on Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, which has ruled Hungary since 2010, the insurgent opposition leader Péter Magyar plans to put the nationalist premier on the spot in the European Parliament next week. 12/09/2024
Europe Decoded Draghi report: EU's fragmented defence industry needs coordination The EU defence market could face a supply crisis if member states do not align their defence spending and procurement plans, according to Draghi's report on competitiveness. 11/09/2024
Europe Decoded Dirty laundry: Which EU Commissioners are in danger of being rejected? Some nominees for European Commissioner might soon see their aspirations go down in flames for mistakes made in the past. 10/09/2024
Europe News Draghi’s report on EU competitiveness: Five key takeaways Common debt, China threat, innovation and cars: Euronews summarises 400-plus pages to give you five takeaways from Mario Draghi’s landmark report. 09/09/2024
Europe Decoded Draghi calls for EU common borrowing, end to national vetoes The former Italian prime minister proposes "radical change" as the bloc faces aggressive competition from China and the US. Draghi touts use of controversial eurobonds; proposed plan for decarbonisation and competitiveness could entail defensive trade measures, he says. 09/09/2024
Europe Decoded Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best' While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator. 06/09/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Can Europe both lead green shipping and derisk from China? For the climate, a fossil backup is not an option. Nor is leaving Europe’s green transition in the hands of Beijing, Janka Oertel and Jonas Parello-Plesner write. 05/09/2024
Europe Decoded Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM? A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit. 05/09/2024
Europe Decoded Europe sees refugee and asylum seeker numbers go up, data shows The continent saw the largest numbers of refugees coming from Ukraine, Syria and Afghanistan, while Syrians and Afghans remain top asylum seekers in countries like Germany, according to Euronews' data analysis. 04/09/2024
Economy How could the EU’s €140bn budget better help women’s rights? In 2023, 11% of EU spending contributed to promoting gender equality. Euronews unpicks Brussels’ plans to improve those figures over the next term. 02/09/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Why Islamism will continue to threaten liberal democracies in Europe Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes. 29/08/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Pivotal moment for EU AI Act: Who will lead the GPAI code of practice? The (vice) chairs’ expertise and vision will be crucial in guiding GPAI rules for the future and ensuring that the European way to trustworthiness in the AI ecosystem will endure, Kai Zenner and Cornelia Kutterer write. 26/08/2024
Europe News A male-dominated Commission would be 'inconsistent' for Parliament MEP Lina Gálvez (Spain/Socialists and Democrats), the new chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), addressed the main challenges and priorities for the next two and a half years of legislative work. 23/08/2024
Europe Decoded Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia? Captured by Moscow soon after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the nuclear plant has frequently been caught in the crossfire, becoming a continual source of worry for international observers. 14/08/2024
Europe Decoded What could an EU Commissioner do to tackle the housing crisis? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised MEPs an EU commissioner with a mandate on housing, an area of limited competence for the bloc - how might these new powers be unveiled in practice? 13/08/2024
Europe Decoded Who will be the next EU farming boss? There are still many unknowns surrounding President Ursula von der Leyen's slate of candidates for the next European Commission, but there are already clues about who might lead the EU’s agriculture policy in her team. 12/08/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. EU politicians should stop mulling cooperation with the far right Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes. 06/08/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write. 05/08/2024
Europe Decoded Demogra-what? A definitive guide to European Commission portfolios After the summer, Ursula von der Leyen has some dream jobs to hand out, and some duff ones too. Euronews takes you on a journey from competition to multilingualism. 05/08/2024
Europe Decoded What will the EU’s defence industry commissioner do? Whoever von der Leyen puts in the hot seat must unite and strengthen a highly fragmented industry. 01/08/2024
Europe Decoded As Finland legalises pushbacks, many fear a 'dangerous precedent' Finland's new law to deal with cases of instrumentalised migration has set alarm bells ringing for its far-reaching provisions. 30/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes. 29/07/2024
Tech News How would a European Iron Dome work and why is it controversial? Germany is advancing a €4 billion arms deal with an Israeli company for a key weapon for the Sky Shield Initiative despite calls for an arms embargo. 28/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Whoever wins in the US, Europe will need to respond to the shift The US remains Europe’s most important ally. However, Europe’s interests do not fully align with those of Washington, regardless of the US presidential election outcome, Jörg Rocholl writes. 25/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Enforcement is crucial for EU's tech policy success The EU and its member states must be prepared to enforce laws firmly, even against powerful tech companies. But regulatory independence is easier said than done, Maria Koomen and Raegan MacDonald write. 23/07/2024
Europe Decoded Analysis: Meloni's façade as pragmatic EU leader has suddenly crumbled Ursula von der Leyen's re-election has made Giorgia Meloni show her true colours, betraying the pragmatic image she has tried to sell abroad. 19/07/2024
Europe Decoded Vast disinformation networks hit Europe ahead of EU elections There was a large coordinated attempt on social media to peddle pro-Russian, anti-vaccine and anti-LGBT narratives as the June European vote approached, a new report says “with absolute certainty”. 18/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Russia's ever-escalating hybrid war has the EU in its crosshairs When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes. 16/07/2024
Europe Decoded Did parties field fake candidates in the UK general election? Rumours have been rampant on social media that a candidate for the right-wing populist party Reform in the recent UK election wasn’t real. 16/07/2024
Europe Decoded Fact-check: Italian football commentator is not Trump shooter Social media users have wrongly identified Donald Trump's would-be assassin as an Italian sports writer after the former US president was shot at during a campaign rally on Saturday. 15/07/2024
Europe Decoded The 11 moments that defined Ursula von der Leyen's presidency She made history when she was elected the first female president of the European Commission. Now she's down for a rerun. 15/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. Uniting Europe through rail is the key to a greener future Europe’s rail system must embrace a total systems approach, where silos are broken down, and all stakeholders collaborate for transformative outcomes, TC Chew writes. 12/07/2024
Europe Decoded Did Zelenskyy’s wife spend €4 million in aid money on a Bugatti? Social media users are accusing Olena Zelenska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wife, of using millions in taxpayers’ money to purchase a hypercar not yet released to the market. The Cube takes a look. 12/07/2024
Europe Decoded Analysis: Five ideas for EU governance reform After five years of a 'geopolitical Commission' that introduced a large tranche of new legislation, the EU must now adapt and equip itself for an era of implementation and enforcement, say analysts — but how? Here are five innovative ideas proferred by think tanks ahead of the new mandate. 11/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euro 2024-linked misinformation takes aim at minorities The UEFA European Championship is entering its final stages, but what should be a celebration of European football has been clouded by false claims online designed to stir up hatred against marginalised groups. 10/07/2024
Europe News Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot. 08/07/2024
Europe Decoded TikTok ‘promoted misogyny’ in run-up to European elections A new study has found that TikTok’s search suggestions contained toxic language towards women and minorities in Finland. 08/07/2024
Europe Decoded Euroviews. In French elections, parties are ignoring the climate change nightmare If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adeline Rochet writes. 05/07/2024