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National sovereignty is 'gift for US and China', Enrico Letta says

The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".

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EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire

The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.

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UK minister ‘very confident’ of triple EU reset deal at July summit

Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.

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Trump 'still disappointed' with NATO over Iran, warns US Ambassador

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder says NATO allies made a 'big mistake' not assisting the US in the war in Iran. In an interview with Euronews, he said Europeans had an obligation to help, given America's history of defending the European continent.

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Cyprus minister: EU to examine human rights safeguards in return hubs

Minister Nicholas Ioannides says EU countries will adopt "more tangible measures" to safeguard fundamental rights of rejected asylum seekers, after the bloc rubber-stamped new rules for establishing deportation centres in third countries.

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Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for space community' - ESA chief

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays.

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Europe ‘last evangelist’ of a trade order no longer respected - Haddad

France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade.

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'No alternative to full EU membership', Ukraine’s deputy PM says

Brussels must speed up the EU accession process and full membership remains the only option, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, tells Euronews.

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Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

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Partnership with EU ‘just getting started' - Canadian minister

Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer.

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Trump made NATO 'stronger than ever', minister of North Macedonia says

While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency.

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Spain's 'humane migration policy' is 'model for EU', minister says

Spain's Migration Minister defended the country’s migration approach in an interview with Euronews amid criticism from EU leaders on plans to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants.

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'Learn from Ukraine or defence funds will be wasted,' Marin warns EU

The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support".

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UN maritime chief: No country can legally restrict Hormuz navigation

The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts.

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Iran to blame for closing Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf leader

The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects.

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Israel needs to stop encouraging settler violence, Palestinian FM says

Palestinian foreign minister told Euronews Israel should protect Palestinians in the West Bank as the occupier, and that instead the government supports settler violence. She also said the Iran war had further marginalised Palestinian aspirations to statehood.

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Wars are 'failure of members, not UN' - General Assembly President

The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress.

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Kurdish Iranian opposition: The Iranian regime is 'not trustworthy'

Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators.

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Finland defence minister: US must not divert arms for Ukraine to Iran

The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.

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EU can win tech battles if it integrates more - European patent chief

António Campinos says Europe has “more or less lost” the global AI race, but can still be a major player in the next tech revolution if it focuses on bringing down barriers within the EU single market.

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Belgian economy minister: European industry fundamental to sovereignty

Belgium's Economy Minister David Clarinval is advocating full economic sovereignty in Europe. Therefore, Europe needs to regain control of its industrial capabilities, energy, defence and agriculture.

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Children as young as 12 are getting radicalised in Europe, Wegter says

European teens are in danger of radicalisation and recruitment online, the EU counter-terrorism coordinator warns, saying children as young as 12 are being targeted.

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'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief says

The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million.

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Iran 'cannot be allowed to hold global economy hostage' - UAE minister

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests.

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Trump 'cannot be pushed by anyone', Israeli opposition leader says

Israel's opposition leader rebuffed claims that the US was pushed into attacking Iran by Prime Minister Netanyahu in a Euronews interview, amid rising doubts over whether the two allies are ultimately seeking different outcomes in the war on Iran.

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Iranian ambassador to UN does not rule out attacks on Europe

Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites.

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Von der Leyen 'acting outside of competence,' Araud tells Euronews

Gérard Araud told Euronews Ursula von der Leyen is overstepping her mandate on foreign policy as Commission chief and pushing a German line on the 27. While not historically a competence of the Commission, von der Leyen is establishing her own line on geopolitics - not without friction.

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'Everyone loves Bukele,' El Salvador's VP Ulloa defends crackdown

Félix Ulloa says Europe does not understand what he describes as 'the miracle of Bukele' after a radical crackdown on gang violence. While crime has dramatically declined in what used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world, critics say El Salvador is turning into a police state.

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Finnish minister denounces Spain's mass regularisation of migrants

Finnish Minister of Interior Affairs Mari Rantanen, who has spearheaded a significant tightening of immigration to the country, told Euronews that Europe’s migration policies will not be resolved with solidarity.

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Trump may accept leadership from reformed Iran regime, Petraeus says

The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation.

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Hungary blocking Ukraine loan 'illogical' - Swedish foreign minister

Sweden's foreign minister told Euronews that the EU must find a way to push through its €90 billion loan for Ukraine and put more pressure on Hungary.

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Romanian minister backs EU joint debt in push to reboot economy

Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe.

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French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace'

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

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Council of Europe boss calls for full backing for Ukraine Tribunal

The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine.

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US interests unclear with ‘no deal’ on table - Greenlandic minister

Minister Naaja Nathanielsen told Euronews that the Greenlandic government is seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s demands, cautioning that ‘full access’ to her Arctic country’s mineral resources would cross its red lines.

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'President Trump is trying to replace the UN', says Belgian FM

US President Donald Trump is trying to supplant the United Nations with his supposedly transitional "Board of Peace", Maxime Prévot told Euronews.

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US military action could have ‘decisive effect’ on Iran, Bolton says

John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for "targeted strikes" on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.'

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Belgium open to housing foreign prisoners in other countries, minister says

Belgium’s Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt is looking at “every possible solution” to increase the number of irregular migrants returned from Belgium, including renting prison space abroad to house foreign prisoners.

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Danish minister hails progress made as EU presidency nears end

As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.

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'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US

Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership.

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European Ombudswoman weighs in on von der Leyen’s vanishing texts

The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents.

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Belgian drug chief asks EU to pressure apps to work with authorities

Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations.

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Former FM Kuleba: Europe's decision-making on Ukraine 'embarrassing’

Ukraine’s former foreign minister tells Euronews’ 12 Minutes With that Europe needs to "pull itself together" amid the diplomatic push for peace, saying the current 'pace of decision-making' means there "are no good times for Europe ahead."

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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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North Macedonia ‘bullied’ on its EU membership path, PM Mickoski says

Having spent over two decades in the EU membership waiting room, North Macedonia hopes the wait will finally be over as Prime Minister Mickoski tells Euronews the accession of his country has been delayed by “artificial disputes”.

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