Smart Regions Climate change is making oat cultivation viable in Northern Europe In partnership with the European Commission
Smart Regions EU castles become strongholds of sustainable cultural tourism In partnership with the European Commission
EuroVerify Did Carlos Alcaraz dedicate a tribute to Charlie Kirk? A series of viral posts are falsely claiming that Carlos Alcaraz dedicate an empty seat, a speech, and a hefty donation to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is why these claims are either false or extremely unlikely. 03/10/2025
Europe in Motion Where in Europe is diabetes most prevalent? A recent report has found that some 66 million European adults suffer from diabetes. This number is set to increase by another 10% by 2050. 03/10/2025
The Europe Conversation Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine. 02/10/2025
Europe in Motion Where in Europe are industrial product prices rising the most? An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy. 02/10/2025
EuroVerify No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they're 'haram' Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives. 02/10/2025
Europeans' Stories Spain bets on migrants to counter labour shortage and boost growth While the US government is waging an unprecedented deportation campaign against immigrants, combating irregular migration is one of the European Union’s priorities. Amidst the global rhetoric against undocumented immigrants, Spain stands out as an exception. 01/10/2025
EuroVerify No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks. 01/10/2025
Europe in Motion Buying necessities: What are the most unequal countries in Europe? In some regions, mostly in Eastern Europe, more than a quarter of the population cannot afford to purchase items considered essential for an adequate quality of life. 01/10/2025
Europe in Motion How satisfied are Europeans with the EU? EU citizens remain satisfied with belonging to the bloc, but there is space for improvement, particularly regarding tackling the cost of living. 01/10/2025
EU Decoded EU and India seek closer relations in shadow of Russia The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world's most populous democracy. However, India's enduring alliance with Russia remains a source of disagreement between the two sides. 30/09/2025
EuroVerify Did the Irish government block people from running for president? Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October. 30/09/2025
Europe in Motion Conversion practices are still common among intersex people Intersex people in Europe face disproportionately high levels of violence and discrimination. Disinformation and online hate speech fuel abuse. 29/09/2025
Smart Regions Is it possible to prevent a flood? In partnership with the European Commission Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union. 29/09/2025
EuroVerify Was Spain's amnesty law condemned by 16 countries and the EU? Viral posts and media coverage claimed that 16 European countries had taken a stand criticising Spain's amnesty law. Others said the European Commission even labelled it a "democratic anomaly." Is this true? 29/09/2025
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Have centrist politicians gotten lazy and complacen In this edition, we ask if Trumps' America is triggering a new wave of polarisation in Europe and hear how the EU is struggling to keep up with climate targets. 27/09/2025
Europe in Motion EU high-tech exports recover: What's the most profitable sector? Pharma has become the EU's most valuable high-tech export, driving the bloc's first trade surplus in years. But can it survive the impact of US tariffs? 26/09/2025
Europe in Motion At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home? Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer. 25/09/2025
EuroVerify Fact-checking Donald Trump's Europe claims in UN speech Trump's speech contained claims relating to immigration in Europe, the climate crisis and Russia's war in Ukraine. 25/09/2025
Europe in Motion Weak spots: Which European countries are at most risk of blackouts? A new study lists the weak spots in Europe's power grid as geopolitical challenges and climate change are testing the continent's infrastructure "as never before." 24/09/2025
Make it Work EU-backed Danish school tackles skills gap in green construction In partnership with the European Commission In Denmark, vocational students are training as craftspeople, helping to fill Europe’s skills gap in the green transition. 24/09/2025
EuroVerify Polish rally video resurfaces as fake French protest footage The video has previously been shared with other misleading captions related to an alleged 'anti-migrant' march in Warsaw. 24/09/2025
EuroVerify Report misrepresented to claim Poles blame Kyiv for drone incursion New Polish research says prevalence of social media comments linking Ukraine to drone incursion is the result of a coordinated disinformation operation, and is not indicative of public sentiment. 24/09/2025
Europe in Motion Which medicines are in short supply in the European Union? A new report shows that "chronic" medicine shortages in the EU have reached record levels in the last two years. A common antibiotic used to treat many infections is on the list. 23/09/2025
EU Decoded Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel? The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among EU member states. 23/09/2025
EuroVerify Fact-check: Has the Netherlands banned Antifa? Calls to ban Antifa have emerged in Europe following the killing of Charlie Kirk. No links between Kirk's suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, and any other left-wing groups have been made to date. 23/09/2025
Europe in Motion Commuting hell: The European countries with the longest daily trips Commuting weighs as much as a half extra working day on average: Does remote work make up for it? 22/09/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Which country is the safest in Europe? European countries are often touted as some of the safest in the world, and various rankings indeed consistently place them at the top of the list. 22/09/2025
Europe in Motion Where in the EU are pet dogs most popular? About 500 million pet dogs live worldwide, with 90 million in Europe. This number has grown steadily since the 2000s. What drives their increasing presence in our homes, and why is this significant? 22/09/2025
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? European automotive sector stress about future In this edition, we hear about the battle between the automotive sector and the Commission to postpone the combustion engine phase out and explore if national armies can fight the war on drugs. 20/09/2025
EuroVerify Russian fact-checking website peddles propaganda narratives The Global Fact-Checking Network's website may look credible, but it is in fact backed by Russia's state news agency TASS. 19/09/2025
Europe in Motion What are the 'hottest' takeout trends in Europe? Pizza and burgers remain the most sought-after comfort food options for takeout. But Asian cuisine is gaining ground. 19/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024? There was a significant decrease in terrorist attacks in the EU between 2023 and 2024. Young men are being the most targeted in recruitment for these offences. 19/09/2025
EuroVerify Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop La Vuelta? Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism from opposition leaders who accuse him of inciting the pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted and ultimately cancelled the final stage of La Vuelta a España cycling race. 18/09/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe? Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law. 18/09/2025
Europe in Motion Shrinking job market: Is Gen Z becoming more pragmatic? Gen Z workplace 'loyalty' rates across Europe are low, but the global drop in entry-level openings might force young professionals to be more pragmatic. 18/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many children go missing in Europe every year? The number of reports of missing children has doubled between 2023 and 2024. More girls are reported missing than boys. 17/09/2025
Europeans' Stories Never again a blackout: High voltage from mega power storage units The EU is preparing a package of measures for the expansion of the electricity grid. The aim is to achieve faster authorisations and intelligent electricity grids so that a rapid response can be made to grid fluctuations. 17/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems? Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them. 17/09/2025
EuroVerify Russian propaganda fuels disinformation about Poland drone incursion At least 19 drones entered Polish airspace earlier this month. While NATO has not yet determined whether the incursion was intentional, a raft of online disinformation has since emerged. 17/09/2025
The Europe Conversation Get behind EU plan to sanction Israeli trade, Kallas urges member states EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission has published an option paper for the EU to reimpose duties on EU-Israel trade in response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. 16/09/2025
EU Decoded Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground? The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors. 16/09/2025
Europe in Motion Who's winning the green energy race in the EU? Hungary is positioning itself as a major player in a few green energy sectors. Will its growth continue despite Europe's sluggish EV demand? 16/09/2025
EuroVerify Unrelated and AI-generated images used to claim UK protests spreading While several anti-immigration rallies organised by radical right-wing parties have been staged across Europe in recent months, online videos and images are being misleadingly used to distort the scale of the current protest movement. 16/09/2025
EuroVerify Terrorists threaten Notre Dame cathedral in old, fake video The video first emerged in January and was debunked at the time. 16/09/2025