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EU is 'ready to impose new sanctions' against Russia over Navalny

Diplomatic sources have told Euronews they are hoping for a breakthrough next week.

Climate

These three millennials are fighting for climate solutions in Europe

They might be 'Gen Z', but these youngsters are the future of a green EU.

My Europe Series

Why doesn't the EU consider Luxembourg a tax haven?

The tiny Grand Duchy has been accused of being a tax haven after the OpenLux investigation revealed the country hosts 55,000 offshore companies.

Iran

EU has role in salvaging Iran deal, says Tehran UN envoy

"There are specific roles in that the EU can play and should play," says Tehran's United Nations Ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.

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World News

Euroviews. Mass facial recognition must be regulated | View

Research shows that facial analysis algorithms consistently judge black faces to be angrier and more threatening than white faces.

Hungary

EU asks Hungary to keep liberal radio station on the air

An EU spokesman said the station lost its broadcasting frequency “on the basis of highly questionable legal grounds".

Russia

Russian FM blames rift with EU on its 2004 Eastern Europe enlargement

'If you want peace, prepare for war', says Lavrov as the EU considers sanctions over conflicts in Eastern Europe and opposition leader Alexei Navalny's detention

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic 'risks undermining progress on energy poverty'

People losing their jobs and the need to heat homes throughout the continent's lockdowns are two key factors that are thought to have worsened the situation.

World News

Six ex-Soviet states get €40m to help their COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The joint €40 million programme will involve Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova.

World News

Is the UK making too much of the EU's blunder over Northern Ireland?

The row has provided ammunition to some calling for agreed post-Brexit arrangements over Northern Ireland to be scrapped.

Europe News

MEPs call for the rights of gig economy workers to be strengthened

European lawmakers voted Wednesday in favour of plans to fight inequality and in-work poverty, calling for a minimum wage and equal labour conditions for platform workers.

Economy

Bankruptcies in the EU rose by a quarter, latest figures show

In the three months to September, the number of firms going bust compared to the April-June quarter was 25.7% higher.

Europe News

EU visit to vaccine plant under scrutiny over AstraZeneca delays

The site at Seneffe, south of Brussels, manufactures the active ingredient of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.

Serbia

Serbia's Vucic: ‘We had to take care of ourselves’ in vaccine rollout

Aleksandar Vučić tells Euronews this country chose to take its vaccine rollout into its own hands after begging others for help – and getting no doses from the EU.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg rejects new tax haven claims

A year-long investigation by sixteen media outlets combed through four billion publicly-available documents found that a third of companies in Luxembourg are holdings that allow for favourable tax treatment.

World News

COVID vaccinations: UK races ahead as much of EU awaits first doses

While the UK ponders a possible vaccine surplus, many people in Europe are wondering when they are going to receive their first doses.

Europe News

Juncker calls for EU austerity rethink as Maastricht Treaty turns 29

As the foundational treaty of the EU turns 29, leaders past and present are reflecting on the development of the bloc, and what comes next.

Europe News

Borrell: EU-Russia ties at 'lowest' ebb but no new Navalny sanctions

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell's visit to Moscow comes in a week that saw Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny jailed for nearly three years.

Europe News

Why do countries see vaccination as a race against each other?

Vaccination has turned into a global race with countries comparing their performance against each other.

Europe Decoded

Criminals are selling fake COVID-19 test results, says Europol

"Given the widespread technological means available, in the form of high-quality printers and different software, fraudsters are able to produce high-quality counterfeit, forged or fake documents," Europol warned.