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Visegrad Four urge Brussels to ease Russian energy phase-out rules

The group is calling on Brussels for more funding to cope with the end of Russian energy imports in 2027, amid high electricity prices across Europe.

19/10/2026

Tech News

Polish satellite maker Creotech plans tenfold capacity boost by 2029

CEO Grzegorz Brona warned that Europe could remain reliant on US rockets to launch its satellites into orbit for years.

19/10/2026

European Union

How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

19/10/2026

Europe

Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.

18/10/2026

Europe

Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations sweep Europe

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."

17/10/2026

Culture news

Royal treatment for giant pumpkins in Brussels annual celebration

Organisers in Belgium expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival that will celebrate the wonderous ways of using the big vegetable.

17/10/2026

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Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle

Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.

16/10/2026

Europe

France and Germany deal links 2035 car rules to ‘Made in Europe’ push

Under the agreement, carmakers would be required to cut their CO₂ emissions by 90% by 2035, without having to offset the remaining 10%, as initially proposed by the Commission.

16/10/2026

Europe

Hungary’s Magyar meets Zelenskyy in bid to reset strained ties

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar held talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Council, seeking to normalise ties after Kyiv passed a minority-rights law and Budapest dropped objections to EU accession clusters.

16/10/2026

Europe

ETS splits EU leaders and tests bloc's climate goals

EU leaders are trying to counter soaring energy prices, with some arguing that carbon pricing is hurting the bloc's competitiveness.

16/10/2026

Europe

EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy prices

EU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.

16/10/2026

Europe

MEP Kols: Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious motives’

US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.

15/10/2026

Belgium

Europeans ‘far more united’ on China after Berlin pivot: Barkin

Europeans ‘far more united’ on tougher China trade stance after German shift, top expert Noah Barkin tells Euronews

15/10/2026

European Union

Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid war?

The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.

15/10/2026

Europe

Backlash against Commission's move to delay EU methane law

Environmentalists warn that delaying EU methane rules will do little to lower energy prices, accusing Brussels of using energy security and competitiveness to justify weakening the Green Deal.

14/10/2026

European Union

European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?

The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video!

14/10/2026

Europe

EU paid $209bn for Russian energy, contradicts Moscow's $320bn claim

The European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022.

13/10/2026

Belgium

Europe must employ 'war-mode' production, Polish defence minister says

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that Europe must accelerate the production of ammunition and weapons to match Russia’s pace, warning that failure to do so would negatively impact Europe.

13/10/2026

Europe

Euronews tops rankings as fastest growing news website

Euronews is the fastest-growing news website in the English-speaking world for the second month in a row, nearly doubling its audience as rivals shed readers.

13/10/2026

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Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi

Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

13/10/2026

Europe

EU’s China trade breakthrough risks taking pressure off Beijing

The EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.

12/10/2026

Europe

‘We still love you’: Washington reassures Europe over defence division

US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO.

12/10/2026

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Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action

Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.

12/10/2026

Europe

Thousands urge EU for climate action at Brussels demonstration

Ahead of a major UN summit, thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels demanding greater action to combat climate change.

11/10/2026

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Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

10/10/2026

Europe

Threats to ICC 'not acceptable,' EU says after US announces sanctions

The ICC was established to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity that might otherwise go unpunished.

09/10/2026