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EU Decoded

EU DECODED: Deforestation law’s trade-offs under negotiation

Can the goods we buy and the services we use affect the survival of the rainforest? The EU thinks so and this episode explores its new law on deforestation, which is provoking a backlash from companies and countries who are negotiating over how to delay the application of the new rules.

26/11/2024

Green News

Not a single pesticide blocked in 22 years to save insects

Governments are still using guidelines ghost-written by the chemical industry despite their devastating effect on ecosystems.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Germany, Netherlands, Austria face Brussels warning for budget spend

Rejigged EU austerity rules – in play for the first time since the pandemic – are now coming back to haunt the bloc’s biggest deficit hawks, in a move likely to prove explosive to national politics.

26/11/2024

Green News

More snow and storms for Europe? Experts predict a warmer winter

Climate is changing the winters of Europe. But can we expect the same ‘white Christmases’ of our childhood?

26/11/2024

Europe News

MEPs reaffirm support for Ukraine as Russia trains North Korean troops

A statement issued by European Parliament leaders called on the EU to step up its assistance politically, financially, militarily, and with humanitarian aid.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Young Romanians protest outcome of presidential first round vote

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Merkel reflects on Putin's tactics and US presidencies in memoirs

Angela Merkel's memoirs reflect on her tenure as German chancellor, detailing interactions with global leaders like Putin, Obama and Trump, and her thoughts on Brexit.

26/11/2024

Business

How French start-up Mistral AI is planning to take on Silicon Valley

Mistral AI, one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies, is reportedly making plans to build a base in the US, having already started working on a Palo Alto office.

26/11/2024

Culture news

Over 900 artists urge Tate to cut ties with donors linked to Israel

Their open letter calls upon leaders at Tate to take a stand “against the artwashing of genocide and apartheid”, with signees including a current Turner Prize nominee and past winners.

26/11/2024

Art

Finland exhibition reveals rare murals by Moomins creator Tove Jansson

Best known as the creator of the Moomins, Tove Jansson's "Paradise" exhibition at Helsinki Art Museum reveals her lesser-known public murals, early sketches and artworks.

26/11/2024

Business

Banco BPM says surprise Unicredit bid undervalues potential

The bid from the larger Italian lender "does not reflect in any way the profitability and further potential to create value for Banco BPM shareholders", it said in a statement.

26/11/2024

Culture news

Vatican to publish new magazine with Pope replying readers’ questions

The magazine, as well as the livestream of St. Peter's tomb in the Vatican, are part of the outreach programme for the 2025 Jubilee.

26/11/2024

Art

Rare Caravaggio portrait goes on show for the first time in Rome

The never-before-seen portrait by celebrated Italian Baroque painter Caravaggio went on public display for the first time at Rome's Palazzo Barberini gallery.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Germany's job market reliant on thousands of migrants, experts say

An analysis by the independent Bertelsmann Foundation has sounded the alarm that Europe's biggest economy will need thousands of additional workers from abroad to thrive.

26/11/2024

Business

Zeren Group expands energy interests with Türkiye Petrolleri purchase

Zeren's energy interests in the UK include Laval Energy, a London-based energy consultancy firm. The company says it plans to extend its interests further in both Turkey and Europe.

26/11/2024

Markets

European auto stocks slide as investors consider Trump tariffs threat

European automakers took a share price hit on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

26/11/2024

Art

Polish artist unveils installation at London sustainability hub

Alicja Patanowska’s PLANTATION is the inaugural art installation at the sustainable urban farm project, set in the heart of the City of London.

26/11/2024

No Comment

Fistfights in Serbia's parliament over awning collapse at rail station

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between the ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday, weeks after a deadly awning collapse at a rail station sparked tensions in the Balkan state.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Merkel confronts her legacy in long-awaited memoir

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who served for 16 years, reflects on her childhood, time in office, and her "worry" for the future in her new memoir.

26/11/2024

Tech News

Meta offers EU Commission online teen protection proposal

The call comes as several of the incoming Commissioners have named child safety online a top priority.

26/11/2024

Radio Schuman

Jourová: financial sanctions key to countering rule of law abuses

Financial sanctions are the EU's best tool for bringing member states to compliance, despite their length, outgoing European Commissioner Vera Jourová told Euronews in exclusive interview.

26/11/2024

Money

Which countries in Europe are most prepared to go cashless?

The Nordic countries are leading the way for adopting a future without cash transactions, while Armenia, Georgia, and Germany fall behind, according to a recent analysis.

26/11/2024

Europe News

Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal

While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.

26/11/2024

Economy

Rental market uncertainty: Which countries feel most insecure?

Tenure insecurity for land and housing is on the rise globally, including in Europe, warns a new report. Increasing rent and mortgage costs are among the key drivers of this growing perception of insecurity.

26/11/2024

Europe News

French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case

The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.

26/11/2024

Italy

Middle East ceasefire efforts to top Rome's G7 talks

"We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy.

26/11/2024