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EU Commission poised to back Albania's 2027 accession deadline

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Europe in Motion

Are Europeans facing a 'crisis of confidence'?

A new ECFR study finds most Europeans still want a stronger, united Europe, but doubt it's achievable: around 68% see decline, not renewal.

Europe News

Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's arms

The blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.

Europe Today

Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech

After Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech, Euronews spoke to Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis, Maroš Šefčovič, Wopke Hoekstra and Andrius Kubilius about what to expect following the President's address.

Europe Today

Bringing EU and Canada closer is 'not against any third country', MEP

European People's Party MEP David McAllister said the European Union's relationship with Canada is "very unique". He believes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to take it "to the next level" after offering Ottawa a tailor-made status of "associate membership".

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Mark Carney's speech in the EU Parliament as it happened

"Canada and Europe are stronger together," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his address to the European Parliament.

Canada

Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' plan to make Canada associate member

European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen pitched the idea of associate membership for Ottawa during her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance.

Europe Today

'Lack of focus': Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.

Europe News

State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.

The Ring

Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring

After Ursula von der Leyen's address, the debate: MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl deconstruct the EU Commission president's speech in a special edition of The Ring.

Health news

‘We need AI for health’ done in a European way, von der Leyen says

AI can improve healthcare in Europe, but must never replace doctors, the EU’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her State of the Union speech today.

Europe News

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 Today

Strasbourg stage set for von der Leyen’s big moment

Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi holding the pen in sun-drenched Strasbourg, where the European Parliament is abuzz ahead of Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited State of the European Union speech.

Europe Today

Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges

Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents.

Europe News

Canada, heatwaves and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union

Ursula von der Leyen has delivered her landmark State of the Union speech and unveiled a host of initiatives, including a European heatwave plan and "associate membership" status for Canada.

Europe Today

France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release

Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.

Europe News

The State of the Union lottery: What will Ursula von der Leyen say?

The war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade are all expected to feature in Brussels’ most eagerly awaited speech of the year — with the possibility of a surprise announcement always lurking around the corner.