Europe News The EU and Africa, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief of EU news Jeremy Fleming-Jones. 19/05/2025
Radio Schuman Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood? The first official EU-UK talks since Brexit are set to take place in London today. How momentous is this meeting, and can the two parties recalibrate relations? 19/05/2025
Europe News EU and UK chase deal amid wrangling over closer ties In a first since Brexit, the EU and UK are meeting to forge closer ties. However, will disagreement on the others' demands dash hopes of Starmer’s desired Brexit reset? 18/05/2025
Europe News Portugal: Young men vote 5 times more for far-right than women The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'. 18/05/2025
Culture news Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love' In one of the most politically charged competition's yet, Austria has been named the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest winner with JJ taking the title for his pop-opera 'Wasted Love' 17/05/2025
Europe News Romania overtakes Poland as worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people After six straight years in first place, Poland is no longer the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to the annual "Rainbow Map" published by the NGO ILGA-Europe. 17/05/2025
Georgia Georgia's PM meets European leaders in Tirana, signalling EU thaw Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks. 16/05/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen pitches new EU sanctions on Russian energy and banks The next round of EU sanctions against Russia will target banks, the shadow fleet and Nord Stream, Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. 16/05/2025
Europe News India and Pakistan look to EU to defuse conflict in different ways Ambassadors of India and Pakistan to the EU speak to Euronews in the wake of a flaring of relations between the two nuclear powers following a terror attack. Both countries are looking to the EU for assistance, but their approaches differ. 16/05/2025
Radio Schuman Can Eurovision succeed in uniting through music? While avid Eurovision fans have been counting down the days to Saturday's final, Europe's "biggest party" was drawing criticism. Can organisers succeed in keeping politics off the stage? 16/05/2025
Europe News German, UK defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine in Berlin The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow. 16/05/2025
Europe News Brussels looking to beef up the EU's collective defence clause Article 42.7 of the EU Treaties was triggered once following the terrorist attack in Paris on November 13, 2015, but is generally seen as weaker than the collective defence clause in NATO. 15/05/2025
The Europe Conversation ‘EU needs to take decisions to defend multi-lateral order’ Eurogroup president tells Euronews Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe believes that the institutions that emerged after World War II are being challenged by the United States. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, he warned that history shows that "progress can decline". 15/05/2025
Europe News Leak: EU to target clean-up of 'forever chemicals' in water strategy The European Commission plans to support large scale efforts to clean up forever chemicals as part of its upcoming water resilience strategy, acknowledging the widespread threat of water pollution and the need for technological innovation to address it. 15/05/2025
Europe News Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments on Western Balkans tour During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration. 15/05/2025
Radio Schuman EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity', says Mary Robinson Robinson urged the EU to step up on climate and criticised the US's "stupid" climate approach. This comes as the EU scales back its climate ambitions. 15/05/2025
Economy European property market: Where have housing costs soared the most? Between 2015 and 2024, house prices in the EU increased by 53%, with the cost tripling in some countries. 15/05/2025
Europe News Support grows for Dutch call to review EU-Israel ties over Gaza aid French President Emmanuel Macron has said the prospect of suspending cooperation with Israel is an “open question” for the EU. 14/05/2025
Europe News Commission's Pfizergate loss hailed as ‘victory for transparency’ The EU Court ruled against the Commission for failing to justify its refusal to release texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer’s CEO. Critics say the Commission’s actions undermine public trust and accountability, calling for greater transparency in decision-making. 14/05/2025
Europe News European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament's committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing groups. 14/05/2025