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From Ukraine to EU-UK ties: Big summit of European leaders kicks off

European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda.

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen is re-elected European Commission president

The re-election was shrouded in uncertainty and rested on complicated arithmetic among the four centrist parties.

Europe News

Von der Leyen stakes re-election on defence, housing and a new budget

Seeking re-election, Ursula von der Leyen has set out her manifesto for the next five years before the European Parliament.

Europe News

EU-UK ties and Russia to dominate big summit of European leaders

As leaders from 45 European nations get together to discuss everything from energy to Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say what seems like a noble idea might be limited in format and outcomes.

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Europe News

New European Parliament debates Orbán and EU support for Ukraine

Watch the European Parliament's first plenary session in Strasbourg live.

United Kingdom

UK looks to rebuild relations with Europe under new leadership

Eight years after Britain voted to leave the EU, young Europeans living in London are ready for change.

Europe News

Von der Leyen Commission loses COVID vaccine transparency case

Von der Leyen's Commission has lost a controversial vaccines contracts transparency case on the eve of a crucial vote in the European Parliament to confirm her nomination as Commission President.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Russia's ever-escalating hybrid war has the EU in its crosshairs

When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes.

Europe News

Von der Leyen confirmation vote, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment slips: Is recovery at risk?

Germany's ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell from 47.5 to 41.8 in July, missing forecasts and ending an eight-month of consecutive increases. Factors such as declining exports, political uncertainty in France, and unclear ECB monetary policy contributed to the decline.

Europe News

Roberta Metsola is re-elected president of the European Parliament

The 720 Members of the European Parliament will be led by Roberta Metsola for the next two years and a half.

Radio Schuman

How will the centre-right manage key votes in the European Parliament?

The European Parliament is set to elect its president and vice-presidents today in the first plenary session in Strasbourg after the European elections.

Europe News

From allowances to golden parachutes: How much are MEPs paid?

We look at the perks the newly elected lawmakers meeting this week can expect.

Estonia

Estonia's PM Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

Europe News

Budapest denies its newly-formed agency is intimidating civil society

The Sovereignty Protection Office has the power to gather information on any groups or individuals that benefit from foreign funding and influence public debate, and Hungary’s secret services can assist in its investigations.

Economy

Why Trump’s re-election could hit Europe's economy by billions

A Trump victory could trigger a 1% GDP hit to the eurozone economy, with Germany, Italy, and Finland most affected. Renewed NATO demands and potential cessation of US aid to Ukraine could further strain Europe.

Romania

Watermelon glut leaves Romanian farmers in the lurch

Growers in one of Romania's most watermelon-rich regions are suffering as their crops ripened simultaneously, leading to an oversaturated market and significantly slashed prices.

Markets

Coffee prices likely to keep heating up due to 'terrible' EU rules

The criticism from Lavazza boss Giuseppe Lavazza comes on top of already-raised prices due to the affects of drought on coffee harvest and the ongoing Red Sea crisis which has hit coffee deliveries to Europe.

Europe News

How does the rise in homelessness compare across Europe?

Over the past decade, homelessness has increased across Europe. In countries like France and Germany, it has more than doubled, data shows.

World

European security not possible without engaging Russia, claims Hungarian minister

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.