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World

The EU puts in place new measures to stop undue political influence

The EU is making fresh efforts to increase transparency and its own credibility following the recent 'Qatargate' corruption scandal. On the Global Conversation, Euronews spoke with Vera Jourova, vice president of the European Commission, to talk about the institution's new anti-corruption measures.

12/06/2023

Real Economy

What lies ahead for the EU's fiscal rules

In partnership with The European Commission

Europe is aiming to rewrite its fiscal rules on government spending and taxes. In quite simple terms, it wants debt levels to be more sustainable.

07/06/2023

World

Ukraine is fighting for all our freedom, Polish Foreign Minister says

Poland and Slovakia's Foreign Affairs Ministers Zbigniew Rau and Miroslav Wlachovsky, alongside former Estonian president Kersti Kaljulaid, joined Euronews for a special conversation on global security from a Central and Eastern Europe perspective, at GLOBSEC in Bratislava.

06/06/2023

Austria

Oops! Austrian political party makes leadership vote count snafu

A spreadsheet error lead to the Social Democrats announcing the wrong winner in their weekend leadership election contest.

06/06/2023

World

EU's green transition is 'a marathon', says Environment Commissioner

In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, we speak to Virginijus Sinkevičius about Europe's waning enthusiasm for greener policies.

05/06/2023

Real Economy

The EU's plan to upskill member states

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Commission is eager to train and reskill workers across all member states.

24/05/2023

Economy

Is it possible to move on from growth as our key economic indicator?

For more than a hundred years, economic growth has been a key benchmark for successful societies. But is it the right one? Euronews' final debate on the subject at the Beyond Growth 2023 conference takes a deeper look.

19/05/2023

Real Economy

Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers.

10/05/2023

World

EU Home Affairs Commissioner calls for safer migrant pathways

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, discusses a new pact to better manage migrant and refugee applications to the EU and if it will repair fraught relations between some Member States.

09/05/2023

World

EU foreign policy chief says Beijing needs to push Putin to stop war

Speaking in Florence at the annual State of the Union conference, EU Foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell gave his thoughts on the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis and Europe's place on the world stage.

08/05/2023

World News

Does measuring GDP help or hinder our economic well-being?

Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina and a panel of top policymakers and experts discuss how financial well-being, rising inequality and the cost-of-living crisis might be better tackled outside of standardised GDP outlooks, ahead of the Beyond Growth 2023 Conference.

05/05/2023

World

Scandals have 'shattering effect' on belief in EU, says Ombudsman

In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, Euronews speaks with EU Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, about corruption, transparency, and trust in European institutions.

27/04/2023

World

World population hits 8 billion: What does it mean for us?

Euronews speaks to United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, and European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of 8 billion people on earth.

20/04/2023

Real Economy

The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

In partnership with The European Commission

The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

19/04/2023

Real Economy

EU economic support for Ukraine

In partnership with The European Commission

EU's €450 million assistance package for Ukraine demonstrates the bloc's long standing commitment to its Eastern neighbour, and to protect the ‘future of the continent’.

08/03/2023

World

How the war in Ukraine has changed Europe

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed Europe. The question now is how to prepare for the future and ensure a leading geopolitical role.

06/03/2023

Real Economy

How is Europe addressing challenges in long-term care?

In partnership with The European Commission

The European Care Strategy aims to provide better access to long-term care and better working conditions for carers.

22/02/2023

World

'Wars end on the battlefield', Ivan Krastev tells Euronews

One year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Euronews speaks to Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev about how the war has changed Europe

20/02/2023

Euronews Witness

Guns, gangs and soup kitchens: Exploring Sweden's issues of inequality

A dispute over the construction of a bridge connecting one of Stockholm's poorest neighbourhoods with a wealthy suburb sheds light on Sweden's deepening issue of inequality.

26/01/2023

Poland

Poland passes new law to appease EU and release funding

Brussels has suspended billions of euros in aid for Poland, criticising the government's control over the judiciary.

13/01/2023