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EU car industry clashes over strategy to fight Chinese competitors

With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the European Commission in its Made in Europe bill.

02/07/2026

Health news

Flavoured noodles linked to over 100 Salmonella cases in Europe

European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 106 people across 14 countries.

02/07/2026

Europe Today

'Major health crisis looming over Venezuela,' emergency responder says

An EU expert who is on the ground in Venezuela to coordinate the bloc's response to the earthquake told Euronews that "the clock is ticking", adding that the nature of the support provided will shift to focus on medical assistance.

02/07/2026

Health news

Children under two should have zero screen time, experts warn

Children under two should avoid screens entirely, according to a new review linking early exposure to long-term developmental risks.

02/07/2026

Europe News

Albania NATO summit in balance as US slams security 'free riders'

The proposed host country of next year's meeting hasn't shown credible progress on the alliance's new defence spending target of 5 percent of GDP.

01/07/2026

Europe News

Russian gas imports rise despite EU phase-out

Russian liquefied natural gas continues to arrive mainly through Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, while pipeline deliveries remain concentrated in Hungary, Slovakia and Greece.

01/07/2026

Europe News

EPP pushes to soften ETS reforms in bid to shield EU industry

The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry sectors beyond 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews.

01/07/2026

Europe News

At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block

Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary.

01/07/2026

Health news

World Cup 2026: Could heat decide who lifts the trophy?

As the World Cup 2026 advances to the next stages, high temperatures could hinder players’ performance. But not all teams are equally exposed, according to new analysis.

01/07/2026

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EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports

A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video.

01/07/2026

Health news

France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill

The French National Assembly has passed the assisted dying bill — a law that has sparked controversy across the country — following the Senate's rejection.

30/06/2026

Europe News

As Europe swelters, the Green Deal faces its summer test

As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate and energy ambitions.

30/06/2026

Europe News

UK announces billions for drones and touts European defence projects

The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.

30/06/2026

Europe News

EU allocates steel quotas to trading partners to curb import surge

The new quotas will come into force on 1 July, with some preferential treatment agreed for partners bound by a trade agreement with the EU.

30/06/2026

Health news

Europe’s current heatwave is just a ‘dress rehearsal,’ WHO warns

As Europe continues to face a record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization warns future summers will only be hotter.

30/06/2026

Europe News

EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China

As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field".

29/06/2026

Europe News

Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war

As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.

29/06/2026

Health news

Longer breastfeeding linked to lower ADHD in kids, study finds

Scientists in Norway have found that exclusively breastfed babies are less likely to develop ADHD symptoms, with girls showing the strongest benefits.

29/06/2026

Europe News

US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of solidarity

The invitation-only event drew almost 10,000 guests, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, which also sparked some local protests over the weekend-long closure of the public park.

29/06/2026

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Brussels marks 250th anniversary of US independence with concerts, fireworks and drone show

Thousands gathered in Brussels for the US Embassy's "Freedom 250" celebration, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with senior Belgian, US and NATO officials in attendance.

29/06/2026

Europe News

Europe depends on China. Here's where China still depends on Europe

While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas.

29/06/2026

Health news

Flesh-rotting bacteria: What is Vibrio and should you be worried?

As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal waters — but how worried should you be?

27/06/2026

Europe News

EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid

The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council.

26/06/2026

Health news

Heatwave rage: Why soaring temperatures put people in a bad mood

Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression.

26/06/2026

Health news

Spain records 327 heat deaths in its worst heatwave on record

Europe is being hit by record-high temperatures in a heatwave that is expected to last for a further two weeks across the continent.

26/06/2026

Europe News

EU seizes 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste from Italy in Turkey

Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion.

26/06/2026