Belgium

Belgium

Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

03/11/2025

Business

Brussels wary of Beijing's key tech component export control plans

The EU executive was unable to confirm on Monday whether China had lifted all export controls on rare earths and Nexperia chips for European industries.

03/11/2025

Europe News

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind political event, which will take place on Tuesday, 4 November, between 2 pm and 5 pm CET and will be broadcast live on Euronews’ television and digital platforms.

03/11/2025

Europe News

Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren.

03/11/2025

Belgium

Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row

For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country's airports.

02/11/2025

Belgium

Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out

Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights.

31/10/2025

Europe News

EU countries split over polluting credits in Green Deal pushback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4.

31/10/2025

Europe News

Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place.

31/10/2025

Europe News

Dutch election shocker: What you need to know

Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.

30/10/2025

The Cube

Is Belgium too small a country to use its new fighter jets?

French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities.

30/10/2025

Economy

EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain

The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union.

29/10/2025

Tech News

Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims

The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

29/10/2025

Europe News

Dutch elections: Five things to watch

The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.

28/10/2025

Economy

Why is China restricting rare earth exports and will the EU respond?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is ready to use "all tools" in response to Chinese export controls of rare earths as industry suffers.

27/10/2025

Europe News

“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta Pacheco, and Euronews' tech reporter, Cynthia Kroet.

27/10/2025

Tech News

How AI and algorithms are making decisions about work for you

One in four workplaces in Europe is making decisions using algorithms or AI that will impact the working life of their employees. Unions say they’re struggling to negotiate worker rights.

27/10/2025

Economy

Tensions high as China and EU prepare another meeting on rare earths

Maros Šefčovič's meeting with his Chinese counterpart is cancelled. Instead, EU and Chinese experts will discuss China's rare earth export controls in Brussels.

24/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030

More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan.

24/10/2025

Tech News

Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds

Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.

24/10/2025

Tech News

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation

The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

24/10/2025

Europe News

'More pressure on Russia, that's the plan,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders

More air defence, long-range weapons and more pressure on Russia is what Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes will pressure Moscow into direct talks with Kyiv and ultimately to a ceasefire.

23/10/2025

Europe News

France and Spain back 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals

In a letter sent to EU leaders, Paris and Madrid state that the target must be kept, but ask for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry.

23/10/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise

Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.

22/10/2025

Europe News

Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities

Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers cut down proposed forest health data collection law

Rejection by the centrist lawmakers axed further negotiations on the draft law proposed by the EU executive for member states to monitor and report on forest conditions.

22/10/2025

Belgium

Journalists from Belarus and Georgia win 2025 Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia.

22/10/2025