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EU aims to reskill 600,000 workers for booming defence sector by 2030

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Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia

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António Costa wiretapped in Portugal without court approval

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Nathan Gill's downfall raises questions over EU lawmakers' Russia ties

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US peace plan throws reparations loan into disarray

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EU Parliament's centrist majority splits over deforestation rules

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EU will benefit from Montenegro joining the bloc, says PM Spajić

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Brussels Donor Conference offers no new money to Palestinian Authority

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Tonight on The Ring: Who should pay for Europe's defence?

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Montenegro PM vows visa restrictions on Russian travellers

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EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League

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European health systems are failing victims of gender violence, WHO

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European Parliament blocks MEPs' attempt to stall Mercosur deal

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COP30: Does it still matter, or is it just a waste of time?

French crackdown on Chinese shop Shein, EU privacy laws on the chopping board and COP30 closing in Brazil with critics questioning its value: catch up on this week in EU politics with our podcast, "Brussels, My Love?"

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Live news, hard talk, key interviews: Euronews launches new programme

Beginning on Monday 24 November, Euronews will launch its new daily live programme “Europe Today”, with accompanying newsletter and podcast, just one of several new formats available on the channel.

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Russia paying 'lip service' to Trump with new peace plan, Kallas warns

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs has doubled down on calls for Europeans to have a seat at the table in any Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations.

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Fact-checking Europe's 'drone problem': Why are airports closing?

Airports in Europe are seeing a sharp rise in drone-related disruptions, analysis by The Cube shows. What are these drones interrupting passengers, and who's behind them?

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Where in the EU sees the most long-term unemployment?

Southern EU nations and France see the highest rates of long-term joblessness, according to new Eurostat data, hitting migrants, people with disabilities, the youth, and those with less education the hardest.

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Unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine

The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring.

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Are priced-out European singles turning to love to buy a home?

Salary, love life, geography... For people living alone, the road to the property ladder is strewn with obstacles. Who faces the biggest costs, and what solutions are Europeans turning to?

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Which European countries draft women, and why Germany doesn't

Germany is planning to bring back a form of military service — but only men are required to sign up. Amid misinformation about the measure online, here's why and how unusual Germany's revived military service is.

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Amazon loses legal challenge to EU's strictest digital rules

The EU's highest court has ruled that US tech giant will remain subject to the toughest measures of the Digital Services Act.

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Denmark plans final effort to break EU privacy chief deadlock

An impasse between EU lawmakers and national governments has held up the Data Protection Supervisor selection process for nearly a year.

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UN warns Afghanistan unfit for returns as EU tries to deport Afghans

A UN agency report has detailed how Afghanistan is struggling to absorb the refugees already returning home, but EU member states are still seeking to deport rejected Afghan asylum seekers.

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France and Germany support simplification push for digital rules

The Commission, with French-German backing, plans to ease AI and data rules to ease the burdens on European companies. Members of Parliament and NGOs fear it will open “pandora’s box” of negative ramifications.

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Meloni's party launches carbonara crusade in the European Parliament

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s party has cooked up a letter to President Metsola criticising the sale of "Italian-style" products in the Parliament’s supermarket in Brussels.

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Fact check: Is Germany really rushing its naturalisation process?

Narratives online have abounded since the summer about how easy it is to naturalise as a German citizen. The Cube unpacks some of these claims.

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EU Parliament against Russian energy imports for landlocked countries

As the EU finalises plans to wean itself off Russian energy, the European Parliament is opposing any exemptions or loopholes for countries especially reliant on gas imports from the east.

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Which European countries should lead climate decision-making?

A new survey shows that five EU nations think the worst climate impacts can still be avoided, but they differ over how much the EU should do to tackle climate change.

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EU wants a seat on Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace, Commissioner says

The EU should be represented on US President Donald Trump’s transitional body for Gaza, Dubravka Šuica, the EU’s Commissioner for the Mediterranean, has told Euronews.

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World falling behind on crucial methane emissions cuts, report warns

Research from a UN agency says the world is set to miss targets agreed four years ago despite readily available technology and clear incentives.

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What we learned from von der Leyen's options paper to support Ukraine

The options paper sent by Ursula von der Leyen to EU leaders presents a binary choice: fresh debt or tap the Russian assets. Euronews breaks down the key elements of her long-awaited document.

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Women now 'work for free' until year's end, EU Commission says

Women in the EU only earn €0.88 on average for every euro a man makes, meaning that they will symbolically start “working for free” from 17 November until the end of the year, according to the EU.

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Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

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EU countries should not rely only on NATO's Article 5, Kubilius says

The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe.

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Brussels opens final negotiations cluster in Albania's EU accession

The European Union has opened the last remaining negotiation chapters with Albania, bringing the Western Balkan country closer to joining the EU by 2030. "There is no escape from Albania," said PM Edi Rama.

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Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?

As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online.

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Fico looks into creating a new group at the European Parliament

The Slovak PM won't join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric.

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Von der Leyen urges EU countries to plug €135 billion gap for Ukraine

Von der Leyen sends a letter to member states calling for a fast agreement on how to fund Ukraine's enormous €135 billion budget hole for next year and 2027. EU leaders will meet for a make-or-break summit in December.

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Baby or ballot? Members of the EU Parliament won’t have to choose

A vast majority of MEPs approve proxy voting for pregnant legislators – but fathers are excluded to appease conservatives.

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2% of Russian global oil supply affected following Ukrainian attack

A major oil terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk in Krasnodar Krai temporarily suspended operations, approximately 2% of global exports, following Ukrainian attacks.

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How the EPP ushered in right-wing majority at the European Parliament

For the first time, a right-wing majority is emerging at the European Parliament as the European People's Party flirts with groups that would have been considered too toxic to work with in the past. The pivot has given the EPP a choice but also created a headache for Ursula von der Leyen.

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Exclusive: 'Everything can be weaponised,' says EU trade chief

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews in an exclusive interview that the Nexperia incident is "beginning to be resolved", but points to lessons about critical dependencies: "Everything can be weaponised."

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Are European cities prepared for climate change?

Despite climate change being a top priority for most mayors in 54 cities, nearly one-fifth of the cities don't have a dedicated team for climate adaptation.

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Europe must reinvent growth formula in new world, Eurogroup boss says

Europe must reinvent its growth model in changing world hit by tariffs and force, Eurogroup boss tells Euronews in exclusive interview.

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No, Portugal is not banning all Islamic practices

Viral claims online appear to over-extend a recently approved law that will ban face veils in public in Portugal.

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EU vs TikTok bots: Who will win?

TikTok bots and foreign interference, more money for European artists and a migration pact struggling for survival - catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast

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Pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine

Support for a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine is intensifying, but Belgium is holding its ground. Talks with the European Commission have stalled and failed to deliver any progress.

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Italy redefines sexual violence law to include explicit consent

Italy updates its law to redefine sexual violence, focusing on consent rather than physical coercion. The amendment is backed by major party leaders and aligns with the Istanbul Convention.

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Why are European workers refraining from taking all their leave?

If you haven't used up all your annual leave yet, you’re not alone. Why are Europeans holding back, and who's the most reluctant?

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EPP teams up with far right to water down EU due diligence rules

The European Parliament approved a package to ease corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. EPP teamed up with conservative and far-right MEPs to pass the law.

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No, Brussels didn't just criminalise cash

Viral claims about the EU's new Anti-Money laundering package have claimed that cash in Europe will soon be "contraband." Here's what the new €10,000 cap really means.

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EU lawmakers back cutting red tape under EU anti-deforestation law

The controversial law was supposed to come into force in December last year but the latest proposal would see its implementation delayed for a second time to late 2026.

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France's inaugural defence bond issuance shows appetite is strong

France's public investment bank aimed to raise €1 billion with its first issuance of a defence product. Interest was nearly four times that amount. Could this strengthen the case for so-called EU-wide defence bonds?

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Brussels to probe Google for allegedly demoting news in search results

The EU has opened an investigation into whether Google is unfairly deprioritising news in search listings, a practice critics say dries up traffic and undermines media companies' bottom line.

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Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is still seen as the best option to keep the financing going even if Belgium plays hardball.

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Four European countries ready to challenge EU on migration rule

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic will challenge EU over migration quotas. Hardliners say they will not take in more migrants nor pay compensation for refusal. A compromise is out of reach at this stage.

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