Europe News New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries. 28/05/2025
EuroVerify No, Israel isn't planning to take over a French holy site France owns four heritage sites in Jerusalem, under a treaty known as the Fischer-Chauvel agreement, in addition to other religious sites. 28/05/2025
Markets Germany's DAX hits a new high as Trump upbeat on US-EU trade talks Germany’s DAX hit a fresh record amid easing trade tensions between the US and the EU, with defence and banking stocks leading the gains. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the progress of trade talks. 28/05/2025
France France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months. 27/05/2025
Mobility The best new EVs coming to Europe in 2025 From retro icons to tech-rich trailblazers, these are the electric cars set to make waves - and turn wheels - in the weeks and months ahead. 27/05/2025
United Kingdom Experts praise swift release of details about Liverpool crash suspect “Information voids are almost a gravitational force for conspiracy theorists," said one expert who welcomed the police's early intervention. 27/05/2025
Germany Suspect in stabbing attack at German festival admits killings at trial The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote. 27/05/2025
Europe News Romania's Călin Georgescu announces withdrawal from politics Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close." 27/05/2025
EuroVerify No, Euronews didn't publish a video about corruption in Moldova Another false video attributed to Euronews is circulating online, this time related to alleged corruption and black market arms sales in Moldova. 27/05/2025
Europe News Brussels approves Poland's use of post-COVID funds for defence Defence has become a key priority for the EU following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with Brussels putting forward an €800 billion plan to boost military production. 27/05/2025
Europe News French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families. 27/05/2025
Europe in Motion Which European countries are achieving the highest education levels? Eurostat’s latest figures reveal that Europeans are better educated than ever with women outperforming men in almost every country across the 27-member bloc. 27/05/2025
Europe News Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations. 27/05/2025
Ukraine Merz: Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons lifted 'months ago' The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday. 27/05/2025
No Comment War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and mourning. 27/05/2025
EU Decoded Can the EU afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel? Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this? 27/05/2025
Nature How urban rewilding could be an ‘antidote’ to declining biodiversity Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world. 27/05/2025
Art Venice Biennale to honour late curator Koyo Kouoh with 2026 exhibition Plans for the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia will go ahead as envisioned by the late Cameroonian curator, following her sudden death aged 58 earlier this month. 27/05/2025
Economy Investing in Europe is at a nine-year low: Is a rebound coming? Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe dropped to its lowest level in nine years in 2024, with France, Germany and the UK experiencing double-digit declines. 27/05/2025
Europe News Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate Ukraine peace talks Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle. 27/05/2025
Ocean Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security In partnership with the European Commission Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down? 27/05/2025
Ocean WindEurope’s CEO: Wind farms will drive down electricity costs In partnership with the European Commission Offshore wind farms are cutting energy bills, strengthening Europe’s energy independence, and powering industry with clean, locally produced electricity. 27/05/2025
Europe News Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan an EU language The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations. 27/05/2025
Tech News EU Commission in a hurry on super-computing quantum strategy The plan, aimed to improve Europe’s uptake of the technology, was originally expected in the third quarter of this year. 27/05/2025
Europe News What are the EU’s 'safe country' proposals for asylum seekers? The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration. 27/05/2025
Russia Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids Several airports in Russia suspended operations overnight on Tuesday amid drone alerts. Over the past weeks, Kyiv has intensified its drone attacks on Russian cities, including Moscow, causing significant disruptions in Russian airspace. 27/05/2025