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Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU
The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.
Europe
Von der Leyen’s heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation.
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Europe
EU heads into G20 energy showdown with Trump, Russia and Venezuela
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.
European Union
EU Digital Identity Wallet: what it is and how it works
By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries?
Europe
MEPs push tighter energy permit deadlines, setting up EU clash
The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and administrative structures, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Europe
EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal
Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Europe
French blockade looms over EU plan to speed up trade deals in English
Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.
European Union
Could one app replace your wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
More and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Europe
NATO's deterrence 'weakened' by lack of response to Russian attacks
Experts and diplomats tell Euronews that Europe’s failure to appropriately respond to escalating Russia aggression across NATO territory is chipping away at the alliance’s deterrence ability – and feeding the Kremlin’s appetite for risk.
Europe Today
‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns
Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter!
The Ring
Ceuta migration crisis tests European solidarity - MEPs in The Ring
This week on The Ring, EU lawmakers clash over the Ceuta migration crisis. From Morocco’s role and Spain’s response to whether EU member states are doing enough to help out when one member state comes under pressure, the debate raises more questions than answers.
