Europe News Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen's second term in office. 02/08/2025
Economy 'Liberation Day' 2.0: What's coming and who will feel it the most Trump’s sweeping package of tariffs, released on so-called "Liberation Day", targeted nearly every corner of the globe. Now, after months of pauses and delays, it’s soon set to come into force. 01/08/2025
Europe News Ukraine approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on. 31/07/2025
Europe News Denmark’s migration reset sets stage for EU-wide rethink Denmark has reframed the debate on migration by adopting highly restrictive rules presented through the lens of progressive politics. 31/07/2025
Europe News Customs duties: What will be the impact on European consumers? The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products. 30/07/2025
Europe News Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November. 30/07/2025
Europe News $10M in US-funded contraceptives sit in limbo in Europe Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution. 30/07/2025
EU Decoded The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the move as effective, but critics have warned it could undermine rural and regional development. 29/07/2025
Europe News EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal. 29/07/2025
Business Greek government cautious on new EU-US trade deal reached with Trump Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 29/07/2025
Europe News EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade. 29/07/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision? France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so. 28/07/2025
Europe News 'Best we could get': Brussels defends EU-US deal as criticism mounts "This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances," said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade. 28/07/2025
Europe News EU proposes to suspend Israeli access to research fund over Gaza war The European Commission is tabling the suspension of Israel's access to the EU's Horizon Research fund as a consequence of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It comes after an accord between the two sides for Israel to substantially increase aid to Gaza has not materialised, say EU sources. 28/07/2025
Europe News French MPs across the political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs. 28/07/2025
Europe News Euroviews. The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive. 28/07/2025
Travel News Travel sector slams proposed ETIAS fee hike as ‘disproportionate’ As the European travel industry continues to struggle with rising costs and labour issues, travel leaders have voiced concerns about the ETIAS fee increase potentially undermining competitiveness. 25/07/2025
Europe News EU keeps close eye as Zelenskyy U-turns to fix anti-corruption law Contacts between Brussels and Kyiv are ongoing to make sure the new legislation upholds the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. 25/07/2025
Europe News EU airports set to ditch 100ml liquid limit for hand baggage New model screening equipment will allow passengers to bring bigger bottles on board, but not everywhere in Europe. 25/07/2025
Libya Euroviews. Europe’s migration crisis isn’t just about boats – it’s about strategy The time for fragmented fixes is over. If Europe is to regain control of its migration policy, it must first regain clarity in its strategy, Libyan Minister of Political Affairs Walid Ellafi writes in a Euronews exclusive. 25/07/2025