Europe

Economy

French finance minister Lombard outlines deficit target for new year

The target allows for more flexibility than the goal set by the previous government, said Éric Lombard.

06/01/2025

Austria

Austria’s president tasks FPÖ's Kickl with forming new government

If successful, it would mark Austria’s first far-right-led government since World War II.

06/01/2025

Economy

Eurozone economy figures see slowdown for last month of 2024

Shrinking business activity was driven entirely by the manufacturing sector, with France being the weakest-performing out of the three biggest economies within the eurozone.

06/01/2025

Destinations

Inside Europe’s reward schemes for eco-friendly tourists

Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.

06/01/2025

No Comment

Three Kings parade lights up the streets of Madrid

On the evening of 5 January, Madrid comes alive with the vibrant Three Kings parade, one of Spain's most cherished traditions.

06/01/2025

Nutrition

Fungi oysters: Inside the Danish lab producing next alternative food

At a Technical University of Denmark lab, researchers are exploring the potential for fungi to be used as meat and seafood replacements.

06/01/2025

France

Sarkozy faces trial over alleged campaign funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy, who was France’s president from 2007 to 2012, retired from public life in 2017.

06/01/2025

Markets

Market lookahead: Eurozone inflation and US job data take centre stage

The eurozone’s flash inflation data and the US non-farm payroll will be in the spotlight of the global markets this week.

06/01/2025

Business

Italy in talks over SpaceX telecom security services deal

The services proposed by SpaceX may include encryption for telephone and internet communications used by the Italian government and military. The deal has been under review since mid-2023 but has faced opposition from local telecommunication providers.

06/01/2025

Radio Schuman

Will 2024 fears become reality in 2025?

Fears and uncertainties of 2024 might come to reality in 2025, with re-election of Donald Trump as US president as a major game changer for Brussels.

06/01/2025

Europe News

German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?

Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD, the Greens, and the FDP has declined as opposition parties like the CDU and the AfD have gained momentum — get the latest opinion poll results on Euronews and follow live updates here.

06/01/2025

Economy

How could Trump's policies impact Europe's economy and politics?

Donald Trump's re-election, with full Congressional control, poses challenges for Europe in trade, defence, and climate policy. Experts are warning of potential economic hits, urging the EU to act decisively, boost competitiveness, and assert its geopolitical autonomy.

06/01/2025

Living

Tile whipping: The eco-friendly sport taking over the Netherlands

The practice is easing pressure on drainage systems, one of the Netherlands’ growing climate-induced challenges.

06/01/2025

Europe News

Montenegrins demand security officials resign after mass shooting

Wednesday's shooting came after a bar brawl and saw a 45-year-old man go home to get his gun before returning to the bar and opening fire.

06/01/2025

Europe News

Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD

German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February.

05/01/2025

Europe News

Dozens of flights cancelled across Germany due to heavy snowfall

Frankfurt airport cancelled 120 planned takeoffs and landings on Sunday due to clearance work on runways and reduced visibility, while Munich airport also operated at limited capacity due to the weather.

05/01/2025

Greece

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88

Simitis' funeral will be carried out with the honours of a serving Prime Minister. Among the most important successes of his eight-year term were Greece joining the eurozone, as well as his effort in pushing for Cyprus' accession to the European Union.

05/01/2025

Europe News

Austrian president considers far right-led coalition after talks fail

The Austrian president announced he will meet with the leader of the far-right FPÖ party a day after Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he would resign after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time.

05/01/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Russia and North Korea lost 'a battalion' of soldiers

Speaking during his nightly address on Saturday, Zelenskyy claimed "up to a battalion" of Russian paratroopers and North Korean soldiers were killed over a period of two days near a village in the Kursk region.

05/01/2025

Europe News

Heavy snowfall causes airport closures in the UK

Heavy snowfall in the UK has caused the airports of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds to close their runways. The bad weather is set to continue through Sunday with the country's weather service issuing a number of warnings.

05/01/2025

Economy

How does household material welfare vary across Europe?

Actual individual consumption per capita, expressed in PPS, serves as a key indicator of household material welfare. This metric reveals significant variations across Europe, displaying disparities in living standards. Euronews Business takes a closer look at these differences.

05/01/2025

People

Highs and lows: Behind-the-scenes of working Europe’s ski season

A former season worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at your ski hotel - and it's often bonkers.

05/01/2025

Tech News

What’s in store for AI in 2025? Here’s what chatbots and experts say

We ask chatbots and scour 2025 AI prediction reports to bring you what could be the four most likely advancements in artificial intelligence next year.

05/01/2025

Eco-Innovation

How the Scottish whisky industry is inadvertently tackling overfishing

How one man’s love for the ocean created an Omega-3 alternative that has gained global glory.

05/01/2025

Food and Drink

Why French winemakers are buying up swaths of land in Southern England

Huge investment in English Sparkling wine is coming from a place where no-one is ever likely to buy it: France.

05/01/2025

Tech News

This bird-like robot can walk, jump, and hop to fly

The robot’s developers believe a scaled-up version of the machine could be used in rescue missions and parcel deliveries in remote locations.

05/01/2025