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Digitisation fronts new Commission strategy to boost EU single market

The plan, which is set to come out on Wednesday, sets out ways to facilitate cross-border use of goods and services in the EU.

19/05/2025

Romania

Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff

The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country's tense election redo.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Lithuania takes Belarus to ICJ over allegations of migrant smuggling

Vilnius claims Belarusian authorities orchestrated flights from the Middle East and escorted migrants to the border, forcing them to cross illegally.

19/05/2025

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International sand masters transform Danish coastline

A troupe of world-class sand sculptors has descended on Hundested, Denmark, as the town prepares to open its 14th annual sand sculpture festival this week.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Russia outlaws Amnesty International amid ongoing crackdown on dissent

Russian authorities branded the leading human rights NGO an "undesirable organisation," criminalising cooperating or supporting the group.

19/05/2025

Climate

Overshooting 1.5°C will cause irreversible glacier loss, study shows

“The longer we delay emissions cuts, the more we burden future generations with irreversible change”.

19/05/2025

Culture news

Former football and BBC TV presenter to step down after Zionism post

The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.

19/05/2025

Economy

How much will Trump’s tariffs drag on the EU economy in 2025?

The European Commission cut back its growth forecasts for this year and the next on Monday, due to the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Romania breathes sigh of relief after presidential election thriller

Romania's political crisis ends with Nicușor Dan's firm victory in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Dan, an independent pro-Western candidate, won 53.60% of the vote.

19/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Where do Western Europeans stand on nuclear weapons?

With the US distancing itself from Europe, EU allies are trying to work out how to extend their nuclear umbrella. But where does public opinion in Western Europe stand on the issue?

19/05/2025

Europe News

What's behind farmers' protests returning to the streets of Brussels?

European farmers are set to return to the streets of Brussels, nearly a year after their major demonstrations. Their main concern: the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the risk of a fragmented, "27-speed" agriculture system across the EU.

19/05/2025

Europe News

15 EU countries call for 'renewed' ties with Russia's closest allies

In a joint letter led by Austria, 15 member states pitch a "renewed, targeted and joint global diplomatic outreach effort" to strengthen leverage on Russia.

19/05/2025

Travel News

When will Brits be allowed to use e-gates at European airports?

The UK government said the move would end “the dreaded queues at border control."

19/05/2025

Partner content

Farmers’ protests: a year on, Europe’s farmers demand change

Partner content presented by CropLife Europe

Discover key takeaways from the Farmers’ Horizon: Sustainability and Innovation Toolbox event, which brought together a panel of policymakers, farmer representatives and industry leaders to discuss farmer perspectives and how policy, technology can shape the future of European agriculture.

19/05/2025

Business

Guinness maker Diageo braces for a €133 million US tariff hit

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company also announced a $500 million savings plan.

19/05/2025

Europe News

EU and UK reach fishing and defence deals hours before first summit

Talks between the two sides went down to the wire as the EU stuck to its stance that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed and Prime Minister Starmer faces political headwinds at home.

19/05/2025

Travel News

Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport for second day

Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely.

19/05/2025

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Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands.

19/05/2025

Business

Top 2024 net earnings in Europe: Where do people make the most money?

In 2024, Northern and Western European countries recorded the highest average net earnings. The gap narrows when adjusted for purchasing power standards, but it remains significant.

19/05/2025

Europe News

The EU and Africa, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief of EU news Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

19/05/2025

Business

Ryanair faces turbulence as airfares decline while costs increase

The airline experienced a 7% drop in average fares for the past financial year, while operating costs such as staff expenses rose.

19/05/2025

France

One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast

More than 60 people were rescued after the "overloaded" vessel collapsed, authorities said on Monday.

19/05/2025

Health news

Pandemic treaty, budget cuts to top agenda at major WHO meeting

The annual meeting sets priorities for the next year in global health leadership.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Polish presidential vote: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki advance to runoff

Two main candidates have progressed to the second round of the Polish presidential election, with Trzaskowski at 31.2% and Nawrocki at 29.7% of the vote.

19/05/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

The 'New Nordic' movement is explored in Oslo, green thumbs gather for RHS' Chelsea Flower Show, and 'Mission: Impossible' returns for a Final Reckoning! Here are this week's cultural highlights.

19/05/2025

Europe News

Can the EU and UK turn the tide after years of bad blood?

The first official EU-UK talks since Brexit are set to take place in London today. How momentous is this meeting, and can the two parties recalibrate relations?

19/05/2025