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Why was Commission president a no-show at Notre Dame?

Documents obtained by Euronews reveal the Commission’s protocol only officially communicated Ursula von der Leyen would not be attending the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral a few hours before the event began.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Simplification or deregulation, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson .

10/02/2025

Europe News

Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean?

10/02/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Belgium finally has a new government

In this edition, we take a look at the mood in Germany ahead of crucial federal elections and hear how the EU does not want to leave space to 'aggressive authoritarians'.

08/02/2025

Tech News

Decision on next EU privacy chief postponed to March

Lawmakers need to resolve how to start negotiations with EU member states to agree on choice of next European Data Protection Supervisor.

07/02/2025

Europe News

One dead in fourth shooting linked to drug gangs in Brussels this week

Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence.

07/02/2025

Europe News

Unions slam ‘rigged’ talks on EU plans to streamline regulation

The EU executive’s new focus on boosting the global competitiveness of European companies is causing alarm among civil society groups who sense a caving in to demands for deregulation.

06/02/2025

Green News

Serbian lithium mine European Parliament film screening fuels dispute

The European Union needs lithium for its energy transition and is eagerly eyeing huge reserves in northern Serbia, but twenty years after making the discovery in the Jadar valley, Rio Tinto’s ambitions to mine the site remain stuck in a mire of environmental opposition and Balkan politics.

06/02/2025

Europe News

How to counter Trump's trade war?

President Trump has hit Canada, China and Mexico with threatened tariffs in the last week. The EU is waiting its turn and mulling its potential response.

06/02/2025

Tech News

Shein hit with more EU questions day after e-commerce probe

The retailer has three weeks to reply to the European Commission request for information under the Digital Services Act.

06/02/2025

Tech News

Online platforms not liable for sex ad content: EU court

In the Romanian case, a victim took legal action against an online platform after her personal data were used without her consent.

06/02/2025

Europe News

One injured in second shooting near Brussels metro station

A Brussels prosecutor said the perpetrator was still on the run after the second shooting in the Belgian capital in less than two days.

06/02/2025

Europe News

EU metalworkers demand job protections amid green transition

European metalworkers in Brussels called for job protections and more training during the green transition. Since 2019, nearly one million industrial jobs have been lost, and many more are at risk.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Destination Europe Summit: Tourism commissioner to address priorities

Second edition of Euronews and European Travel Commission event will see debate on trends affecting sector, including addressing hotspot tourism backlashes.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Rapid mobility of troops still 'problematic', say EU auditors

The EU's military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters on Wednesday.

05/02/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

How are lithium-ion batteries recycled? | Podcast

Euronews Tech Talks looks at reconditioning and recycling lithium-ion batteries and why these processes are important.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Brussels metro disrupted as police hunt for gunmen in tunnels

Two men wearing balaclavas exchanged fire outside the Clémenceau metro station in the Belgian capital early on Wednesday.

05/02/2025

Tech News

Meta top official warns against penalising US companies

The Big Tech giant is also sceptical about the EU’s plans to help companies comply with the EU’s AI Act.

05/02/2025

Tech News

Apple lashes out at EU and iPhone porn app maker

Apple says it is 'deeply concerned' about EU regulations that allow a rival app store to promote the download of an adult content app for the iPhone.

05/02/2025

Europe News

Montenegrin President warns of snares in faulty EU accessions

In a commentary piece for Euronews the Montenegrin President outlined four potential outcomes for EU accession processes, some with hidden dangers.

04/02/2025

Europe News

EU Commission accused of haste and secrecy in regulatory review

The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis

The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas.

04/02/2025

Health news

EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction

Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.

04/02/2025

Tech News

EU lawmaker canvasses business to weigh scope AI liability rules

The AI Liability Directive was originally planned to be launched in parallel with the AI Act.

04/02/2025

Europe News

Euronews hits record audience in 2024 after moving to Brussels

Euronews reaches record-breaking audience in 2024, strengthening its position as Europe’s leading news provider

04/02/2025

Europe News

Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgian prime minister

More than seven months after the parliamentary elections in June 2024, political talks have resulted in the formation of a coalition government led by nationalist Bart De Wever.

03/02/2025