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Belgium

Why could Renew Europe see a major drop in MEPs after EU vote?

Euronews pollsters predict a potential loss of up to 20 MEPs for the EU liberal-democrats group Renew Europe, reflecting a decline in popularity at the national level, especially in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

04/06/2024

Tech News

Microsoft software accused of breaching data rights of schoolchildren

NOYB asked the Austrian privacy watchdog to investigate the use of Microsoft Education 365.

04/06/2024

Healthcare

Pandemic treaty delay leaves 'mixed feelings', says Charles Michel

Lack of political courage led to agreement on a pandemic treaty being put on ice for another year, according to Charles Michel, but a deal is still in sight.

04/06/2024

Europe News

Top jobs puzzle not easily solved, warns Charles Michel

Re-appointing Ursula von der Leyen as EU executive chief won't be a walk in the park, as the European Council president expects long, protracted negotiations on top jobs.

04/06/2024

Europe News

Four scenarios to determine European Council leadership

The appointment of Charles Michel’s successor will be less a matter of names as which of four key configurations arise following this week's election.

04/06/2024

Space

How can Europe fund its space ambitions?

Europe is lagging behind in the space economy, and member states are calling for more public and private investment to remain competitive with global players - but challenges remain for the next Commission mandate and the sector first needs a new strategy to attract investors.

03/06/2024

Belgium

Super Poll Q&A: Is EU-wide conservative coalition losing momentum?

The Euronews Super Polls foresee an election victory for the EPP, unprecedented growth for the ultraconservatives, and a slight increase for the socialists. Data suggest that crafting the future ruling coalition could turn out to be a political conundrum.

01/06/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Special live edition ponders Europe's big questions

In this special edition, we dive into the big issues dominating the European elections and ponder whether voters will bother to turn out.

01/06/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Europalia festival gets Brussels dancing

Around 65 dancers gathered at Brussels' Place de la Bourse for a dress rehearsal of 'Drumming' by Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.

31/05/2024

Tech News

Why do AI chatbots sometimes give false or misleading answers?

We take a look at why artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots show false or misleading information to users.

31/05/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Police disperse pro-Palestinian protest outside Belgian Embass

Despite lacking authorization, over 500 individuals gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Uccle for a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

30/05/2024

Earth News

Bloc quits Energy Charter Treaty, leaving member states free to remain

Decision greeted as a major success for the climate but environmentalists keep urging all EU countries without exception to withdraw the treaty.

30/05/2024

Business

Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia

Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands.

30/05/2024

Tech News

Four arrested in world’s largest malware network operation - Europol

Police arrested four people and took down 100 servers across Europe and North America in what Europol said was the biggest sweep against malware ever conducted.

30/05/2024

Tech News

Belgium’s far-right spends big on Meta ahead of EU elections - expert

Vlaams Belang on the far right and Belgium’s Workers Party on the far left are the biggest political advertising spenders in that country’s social media campaign ahead of the European elections.

30/05/2024

Health news

Who's in the frame to be the next health Commissioner?

With a key contender suddenly out of the game, the race for the health portfolio in the next EU executive is back in play.

30/05/2024

Health news

Pfizergate plaintiff asks leaders to sack von der Leyen and Commission

The plaintiff in the Pfizergate affair has called on the European Council to force the resignation of EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen and the rest of her Commissioners in a letter seen by Euronews.

30/05/2024

Europe News

EU Green Week focuses on water management in the face of flooding risk

According to a report published by the European Environment Agency earlier this month, 12 per cent of Europe's population lives in areas at risk of flooding.

29/05/2024

Earth News

Climate action will boost energy security in Europe by 8% by 2030, IMF

IMF's study focuses on security of supply and resilience of countries' economies.

29/05/2024

Earth News

Belgium to champion citizen energy at ministerial summit

Speaking exclusively to Euronews, Belgium's energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten explains why she is pushing for governments to recognise the important contribution community electricity projects and cooperatives could make to Europe's energy transition.

29/05/2024

Tech News

EU elections mostly safe from foreign interference online -report

There have been attempts to influence local votes instead, the report added.

29/05/2024

Europe News

Brussels has six more defence partnerships in pipeline: Borrell

The announcement follows deals with Moldova and Norway as the bloc attempts to bolster its military credentials.

29/05/2024

Tech News

AI Office set-up announced, Lucilla Sioli to be in charge

Commission announces set-up of unit tasked with overseeing the AI Act.

29/05/2024

Europe News

Lack of parental leave ‘discourages’ youth from running for elections

With the European Parliament election less than two weeks away, its incoming members will still not have official parental leave recognised, which could prevent young people from running for office.

29/05/2024

The Cube

Fact-check: Is the EU setting up a European army?

Critics of the EU have long claimed that the bloc has created a joint army or soon will, citing calls from pro-European voices who want an ever-closer union. The Cube unpacks the myth.

29/05/2024

Tech News

Commission should invest more in AI, Auditors say

Despite AI regulation, the EU Executive fails to coordinate national plans.

29/05/2024