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EU lawmakers back controversial copyright reforms

It means the contentious changes are a step closer to becoming law.

12/09/2018

Belgium

5 things to know about Juncker's State of the Union

We've been through Juncker's speech so you don't have to.

12/09/2018

Belgium

Rated: Did Juncker deliver on his State of the Union promises?

Euronews takes a look at Juncker's scorecard ahead of his 2018 state of the union address.

11/09/2018

Belgium

Tsipras on Italy: Government has 'contradictory attitude' to migrants

Tsipras told Euronews that the Italian government displayed a conflicting attitude when it came to its treatment of migrant boats in the Mediterranian.

11/09/2018

Belgium

Belgian teachers find this French conjugation rule 'absurd'

Two Belgian teachers who find this French conjugation rule "absurd" are trying to change it.

05/09/2018

Europe News

Heated exchange as European Commission responds to ombudsman ruling

Euronews’ Politics Editor Daniel McCaffrey was at the European Commission’s midday briefing to ask its chief spokesperson Margaritis Schinas about the ruling.

04/09/2018

Europe News

Is the European Commission still transparent?

With the European Commission under fire over the manner in which it appointed Martin Selmayr to be its top civil servant, do MEPs think the European Commission is living up to its pledge to be transparent?

04/09/2018

Europe News

Ombudsman rules EU Commission responsible for maladministration

The findings come after the controversial appointment of Martin Selmayr, Secretary General of the EU.

04/09/2018

Europe News

European Ombudsman Criticizes European Commission over Selmayr Appointment

According to the European Ombudsman, the European Commission "stretched and possibly overstretched the limits of the law" when fast-tracking Martin Selmayr to the top job in its civil service.

04/09/2018

Europe News

What's on MEPs' minds as they head back to Brussels?

With their summer holidays now over, MEPs are back in their business suits heading to Brussels for another term at the European Parliament. We caught up with some MEPs to find out what their plans were for the coming term.

03/09/2018

Europe News

Belgian courts to rule on Spanish rapper's extradition

On September 17, Belgian judges will rule on whether the controversial Spanish rapper Valtonyc may be extradited back to his native Spain, where he has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for "glorifying terrorism".

03/09/2018

Belgium

Corbyn's 'anti-West' stance behind antisemitism row: Blair - Exclusive

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has blamed Jeremy Corbyn's "visceral anti-Western position" for the antisemitism row currently gripping the Labour party.

02/09/2018

Belgium

UK's Brexit proposal 'doomed to fail', says Tony Blair - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Euronews' Raw Politics, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair described the UK government's Brexit proposal as "doomed to fail," predicting it will be voted down in Parliament.

02/09/2018

Belgium

EC to propose end to daylight savings time

President of the EC, Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the results of an EU survey where 80% of the 4.6 million participants wanted summer and winter time changes to be abolished.

31/08/2018

Belgium

EU considering one hour deadline for social networks to remove terrori

The European Commission is considering imposing an hour-long deadline for social networks to remove terrorist and extremist content after voluntary measures appear to have failed.

21/08/2018

Europe News

Brexit: UK 'confident' of October deal

While hopeful, Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab also admits there are 'still gaps.'

21/08/2018

Belgium

Watch: Brussel's Grand Place square covered with colourful flowers

WATCH: The abnormal summer heat presented organisers with a new challenge this year

17/08/2018

Belgium

Watch: Real pony carousel in Brussels sparks outrage

A carousel using real ponies in Brussels has drawn criticism on social media, with users labelling it "disgusting" and "unacceptable".

07/08/2018

Belgium

What will happen to British EU diplomats after Brexit?

British passport holders working in EU embassies will be recalled by September 2019 at the latest, an EU Commission letter has stated, assuring them that few will lose their jobs.

01/08/2018

Europe News

How more US-bound steel is leaving key EU port despite trade dispute

Euronews' Bryan Carter has been to Antwerp in Belgium to see how the port has been affected by the US' decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel imports.

26/07/2018

Europe News

Belgium: municipalities divided over the burkini in public swimming pools

A Ghent tribunal took a position ruling that in public swimming pools of the city and in Merelbeke, women should be allowed to wear the full body swimming suit. But the city Council has decided to appeal against this ruling

26/07/2018

Economy

Antwerp port steels for trade tariff blowback

Antwerp port steels for trade tariff blowback

26/07/2018

Europe News

'We can't afford to lose time' - EU's Brexit warning over Irish border

As the Brexit clock ticks, the EU's warning that without an Irish border solution, there'll be no deal

20/07/2018

Europe News

This petition could help Britons retain EU citizenship after Brexit

The European Commission has allowed a group to launch a petition calling for permanent EU citizenship after Brexit.

19/07/2018

Europe News

Juncker seen stumbling before NATO gala dinner, leaders step in to help

The European Commission president has previously revealed that he suffers from sciatica — a leg pain originating in the lower back — that can sometimes affect his movements.

12/07/2018

Belgium

US President Trump praises his own role at NATO summit

"Secretary Stoltenberg gives us total credit, meaning me, I guess," he said of NATO's Secretary General.

12/07/2018