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Danish minister hails progress made as EU presidency nears end

As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.

18/12/2025

Economy

ECB holds interest rates as eurozone economic growth remains robust

The eurozone has managed to weather US tariffs more effectively than expected. Growth remains resilient, while inflation continues to hover around the ECB’s 2% target.

18/12/2025

France

French court jails doctor for life for poisoning patients, killing 12

According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues.

18/12/2025

Economy

BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation

Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.

18/12/2025

Earth News

EU rollback of 2035 car emissions ban sparks climate concerns

The EU has softened its 2035 car emissions ban, raising questions about climate targets and the pace of EV adoption.

18/12/2025

Belgium

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

18/12/2025

The Cube

EU sanctions Westerners spreading Russian propaganda: Who are they?

One American and two Europeans have gained legitimacy spreading propaganda off the back of their former careers in Western police forces, military or intelligence.

18/12/2025

Europe in Motion

Which country spends the most on gifts at Christmas?

EU Christmas spending surges in 2025 as inflation nudges prices up and regulators tighten toy safety standards.

18/12/2025

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Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition.

18/12/2025

Europe News

'We need to give Ukraine means to survive the war', Luxembourg PM says

"We are going in the right direction" to find a solution for Ukraine, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden told Euronews in an interview for Europe Today morning show ahead of the European Council on Thursday.

18/12/2025

Europe Today

Europe Today: Luxembourg's Prime Minister joins ahead of EU summit

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

18/12/2025

Europe News

EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine funding, Mercosur

After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.

18/12/2025

Tech News

France investigates suspected foreign cyberattack on passenger ferry

The malware found was capable of remotely controlling the Italian-owned Fantastic ferry.

18/12/2025

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Thousands protest in Lithuania against changes to public broadcaster law

Around 10,000 people protested outside Lithuania's parliament against changes to the public broadcaster's law, fearing it threatens free speech and LRT's independence.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen slams antisemitism as 'old evil' at Hanukkah event

The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.

17/12/2025

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At least 29 injured, including five children, in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

At least 29 people were injured in the attack, including five children.

17/12/2025

Greece

Greek MEP suspended from Syriza after alleged assault on journalist

The journalist Nikos Giannopoulos, a reporter for Greece's News24/7 website, said he had filed a police complaint in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

17/12/2025

Russia

Putin derides ‘European swine' and claims West started war in Ukraine

Russia’s president disparaged European leaders on Wednesday, calling Ukraine’s allies “swine” who wanted “to feast on the collapse of Russia” as he blamed the West for Moscow’s war against Ukraine and threatened to continue waging his full-scale invasion.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU Commissioner defends scrapping diesel and petrol car ban

Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.

17/12/2025

Europe News

Danish minister: Joining EU alone insufficient for Ukraine's security

Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.

17/12/2025

Tech News

Former UK chancellor George Osborne is OpenAI’s newest hire

Britain’s former chief financial minister, George Osborne, said he will lead OpenAI’s programme that helps governments expand their AI capacity.

17/12/2025

Health news

EU moves to strengthen biotech industry to boost global competitivenes

The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.

17/12/2025

Europe in Motion

Child sex abuse: Where in the EU is it time-barred and where's it not?

A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods.

17/12/2025

United Kingdom

UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund

Since the Russian billionaire sold Chelsea in 2022 under pressure from the British government, the funds from the sale have been frozen. PM Starmer is now allowing him to use it, but only for one cause: to help Ukraine.

17/12/2025

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Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates

A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties.

17/12/2025

The Road To Green

Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?

In partnership with The European Commission

If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.

17/12/2025