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Fact-checking Antonio Tajani's interpretation of the European flag

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has described the European flag as symbolising Europe’s 'Judeo-Christian roots', triggering controversy.

Europe News

Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump's 30% tariffs and urge unity

Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution.

Europe News

Slovakia aims for EU deal on ending Russian gas imports by Tuesday

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.

Europe News

EU FMs express deep concern over 'deteriorating situation in Georgia'

A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process.

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Europe News

EU's population hits record 450 million, new Eurostat data says

The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.

Europe News

Should the European Union hold talks with Khalifa Haftar?

Officially, Brussels is cooperating with the government of national unity based in Tripoli. However, exchanges are also taking place with General Khalifa Haftar, who controls large swaths of Libya's east. The last visit turned into a fiasco.

Senegal

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 migrants on Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group estimates thousands have died this year alone.

Greece

Greece approves suspension of asylum claims for migrant sea arrivals

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

Europe News

EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by former ambassadors

The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.

Europe News

EU leaders agree new delegation to Libya after diplomats' expulsion

The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.

The Europe Conversation

Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a 'major blow' to climate efforts

The US retreat from climate commitments under the Trump administration will have “significant consequences” for the planet, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews at The Europe Conversation.

Europe News

Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Libyan arrivals surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

Europe News

Exclusive: EU delegation ejected from Libya after diplomatic 'trap'

A diplomatic row in Benghazi may have been part of a calculated move by Libya's Khalifa Haftar to pressure the EU into recognising the eastern government, a source familiar with the matter revealed to Euronews.

Europe in Motion

Do young Europeans believe in democracy?

Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one.

Economy

German Chancellor says he’s confident EU-US trade deal will come soon

The EU is working to avoid a tariff rate as high as 50% ahead of a 1 August deadline. It now appears that a 10% duty is on the table.

Greece

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Europe News

Slovakia maintains veto on new EU sanctions against Russia

The bilateral talks between Brussels and Bratislava have so far failed to produce the breakthrough needed to lift Robert Fico's veto.

Europe News

Stockpiling: Brussels asks EU states to check their own survival kits

The Stockpiling Strategy is the first plank in the EU's Preparedness Union Strategy but for now has no budget attached to it.

Europe News

Syria appeals to EU for help battling massive wildfires in Latakia

The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.

Europe News

Far-right Patriots for Europe lead negotiations on key climate file

By taking over legislative work on the European commission’s new 2040 climate target, the Eurosceptic Patriots for Europe will increase its influence over the bloc’s climate policy.