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MEPs reject renewed attacks on NGO funding in EU budget review

A parliamentary committee has voted down a raft of amendments from right-wing lawmakers seeking to incorporate sharp criticism of EU funding for non-governmental organisations into the discharge of the bloc’s 2023 budget.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen talks trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage

Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Belgium to follow Dutch voluntary military service initiative

To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.

08/04/2025

Belgium

NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte

The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China's military build-up and support for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.

08/04/2025

Belgium

Belgian prince loses bid for legal benefits on top of royal allowance

A Brussels court rejected a request for welfare by the 61-year-old, who receives an annual allowance of €388,000 and rent-free accommodation.

08/04/2025

Tech News

TikTok made changes ahead of Romanian election re-run, says Virkkunen

The European Commission started an investigation into TikTok last December following reports about voter influence through social media.

08/04/2025

Europe News

EU trade ministers near agreement on retaliatory tariff first round

Trade ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday neared agreement on a list of US goods to target in response to the recent US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium.

07/04/2025

Europe News

EU mulls new defence funding mechanism to boost military readiness

Existing EU defence instruments lack the scale and incentives needed to close capability gaps and respond to growing security challenges as the US steps back from its traditional role in European defence, according to a policy paper by think tank Bruegel, set to be discussed this week in Warsaw.

07/04/2025

Health news

MEPs are calling for better protection of patients abroad

MEPs are warning of the risks of medical treatments abroad and called for better implementation of cross-border healthcare rules, to enable EU citizens to access medical treatment within the bloc.

07/04/2025

Tech News

Blocking AI tools has no downside for EU consumers, civil society says

Online platforms complain about failing to launch products in the EU due to strict rules.

07/04/2025

Europe News

Canada says it is 'leading the charge' against Trump's trade war

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly tells Euronews that her country is 'leading the charge' in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

07/04/2025

Europe News

Coalition of the Willing, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler.

07/04/2025

Tech News

Commission should work on AI Liability rules, civil society groups say

The letter comes ahead of a debate on the topic between lawmakers and EU Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen this week.

07/04/2025

Europe News

EU watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war

As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the US to seek EU markets, with Chinese renewables, steel and electronics topping a list of products the Commission is keeping its eye on.

04/04/2025

Europe News

Hit US with maximum political, economic damage - EU ex-trade chief

The EU must hit US digital and financial services hard to stop the trade war launched by US president Donald Trump, Jean-Luc Demarty, former director-general of the Commission’s DG Trade, told Euronews.

04/04/2025

Europe News

Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response.

04/04/2025

Europe News

EU adjusts strategy to hit back at US tariffs

Caught by the throat by new US tariffs, the EU is honing its response strategy, attempting to leave a path open to negotiation to avoid a full-blown trade war.

03/04/2025

Europe News

Did pharma sector dodge Trump’s tariffs? The EU's not so sure

The fear of a trade war over pharmaceuticals between the EU and the US has been avoided for now, but the European Commission remains on guard, considering further tariff deployments likely.

03/04/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

Why are GMOs still so controversial? | Podcast

What are GMOs and why are they a topic of debate? Researcher and EFSA expert Josep Casacuberta joins Euronews Tech Talks to answer these questions.

03/04/2025

Europe News

North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influence 

Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises the country’s many "difficult compromises" for EU membership.

03/04/2025

Europe News

US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%.

03/04/2025

Europe News

Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead MEP

The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President has European legislation in his sights more than tariffs imposed by Europeans. The MEP is clear: European law is non-negotiable.

03/04/2025

Europe News

NATO allies brace for more harsh truths from US' Marco Rubio

NATO allies are preparing for the US to scale back in Europe, diplomats tell Euronews on the eve of a NATO ministerial meeting, but there are concerns about how they might find out.

03/04/2025

Health news

EU ‘light’ wine moniker raises concerns over misleading labelling

A loophole in the EU’s proposed rebranding rules for no- and low-alcohol wine products could make these beverages appear more appealing than intended, sparking concerns about public health risks.

03/04/2025

Tech News

Union asks Commission to reassess public contracts amid trade war

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a “strong plan to retaliate” to US tariffs.

02/04/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Commissioner

After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April.

02/04/2025