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EU targets Africa’s mineral wealth and green energy in new partnership

EU to invest in critical raw materials processing in South Africa, and transport links to Democratic Republic of Congo, another key source of minerals essential to the energy and digital transitions.

13/03/2025

Europe News

EU to pitch defence omnibus package in June 2025

The EU Commission will present its White Paper on the Future of European Defence by 19 March.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Swiss-Russian claims EU Council ignored Court's sanctions annulment

Alexander Pumpyanskiy is a son of Russian businessman Dmitry Pumpyanskiy, who until 2022 was the head of Russia's largest pipe manufacturer TMK. He was present at Vladimir Putin's first meeting with businessmen after the start of the full-scale invasion.

13/03/2025

Tech News

Bluesky finally found in Belgium

Any Digital Services Act questions will go to the Belgian telecom regulator as Bluesky established its legal headquarters in the country.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam

EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free trade agreement with the south-east Asian country.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Belgian police search Huawei offices in EU Parliament corruption probe

According to reports, the Chinese tech giant Huawei might have bribed former or current MEPs. Prosecutors have contacted the European Parliament.

13/03/2025

Belgium

Rutte to convince Trump to stay in NATO at crucial White House meeting

The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Tariffs: EU hits Trump-voting US states

In its response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium, the EU is aiming to be 'smart' and hit US Republican-leaning states.

12/03/2025

Tech News

Lawmakers to scrutinise AI influence on finance, copyright 

The reports come as the financial sector and publishers have been calling for clarity on how the AI Act applies to their industries.

12/03/2025

Europe News

EU's top court annuls Parliament fine over harassment allegations

The General Court has annulled the finding of harassment and the subsequent fine of €3,380 imposed on former Liberal MEP Monica Semedo by the European Parliament's President Roberta Metsola in 2023.

12/03/2025

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French Europe minister touts nuclear shield share - Radio Schuman

Radio Schuman features an interview with France's Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad, who discussed the country's nuclear deterrent and how it could be used for the benefit of the EU more broadly.

12/03/2025

Tech News

Industry flags 'serious concerns' with EU AI code of practice

Feedback on draft possible up to 30 March, before the final Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI is set to come out in May.

12/03/2025

Healthcare

Which critical medicines are in short supply in the EU?

The drug shortages are the result of manufacturing problems, increased demand, and other issues.

11/03/2025

Europe News

EU 'cannot afford complacency', Commissioner says on COVID anniversary

The EU "cannot afford complacency" and must ensure it is ready to face new health crises, the bloc's Crisis Preparedness Commissioner told Euronews to mark the fifth anniversary of COVID being declared a pandemic.

11/03/2025

Europe News

EU Commission stops short on solutions to progress on women´s rights

The EU Commission has just unveiled its long-term political vision to maintain its commitment to gender equality, but some argue it lacks detailed solutions to long-standing challenges.

11/03/2025

Europe News

Could Europe conscript 300,000 troops to deter Russia without the US?

As armed forces across Europe remain stretched and defence budgets constrained, could European nations reinstate compulsory military service? NATO allies are considering conscription.

11/03/2025

Tech News

Facebook tops content removal complaints at Irish dispute body

Appeals Centre Europe says Meta started implementing its non-binding decisions.

11/03/2025

Tech News

Who's met EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen in her first 100 days?

An overview of which industries were represented and which topics were the highest on the agenda.

10/03/2025

Europe News

Six takeaways as Ursula von der Leyen marks 100 days in office

President Donald Trump's withdrawal of support for Ukraine has up-ended EU relations with the US in her first 100 days, and prompted pledges to ramp up defence spending.

09/03/2025

Health news

EU states seek use of defence funds for critical medicines

A group of 11 health ministers has proposed expanding the scope of new EU defence funds to include critical medicines in an op-ed published on Euronews.

09/03/2025

Europe News

World 'more gender equal than ever', but progress is fragile, UN warns

Despite progress for women's and girls' rights around the world, these gains are fragile. In 2024, one in four countries in the world reported a setback in women's rights, according to a new report by UN Women.

08/03/2025

Europe News

Atlanticism's last stand: Meloni’s bid to keep EU engaged with US

As some EU leaders consider the consequences of an apparent US disengagement from Europe’s security, Italy’s premier remains one of the strongest advocates for keeping the continent under American protection.

07/03/2025

Europe News

Commission defends EU digital markets rules in the face of US attacks

In a letter seen by Euronews and sent to the US Congress, Vice-presidents Teresa Ribera and Henna Virkkunen defend EU digital legislation, which they claim applies to companies regardless of where they are located. It comes a day after MEPs also wrote to US authorities justifying DMA’s enforcement.

07/03/2025

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Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two

A bridge under demolition collapsed in La Louvière, Belgium, killing one worker and injuring two, as part of the structure fell onto a barge on Thursday.

07/03/2025

Belgium

Poland's Duda: NATO members must increase defence spending to 3%

The Polish President visited NATO's headquarters on Thursday at the invitation of Secretary General Mark Rutte.

06/03/2025

Europe News

EU's workforce challenge: Commission unveils plan to bridge skills gap

The Union of Skills focuses on strengthening education, upskilling, internal labour mobility and attracting foreign talent.

06/03/2025