Europe News Brussels wants to harmonise jail terms for gun trafficking, 3D weapons New technologies and conflicts can lead to a surge of illicit firearms reaching the EU. The Commission argues this new directive is well-timed to prepare the bloc. 26/02/2026
Europe News Lagarde: Falling inflation still 'doesn’t feel real’ for households ECB surveys show households feel stronger price pressures than official data suggest, even as headline inflation falls to 1.7%. 26/02/2026
France Festivals cut ties with several DJs over sexual misconduct allegations An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations. 26/02/2026
Europe News Orbán proposes 'fact-finding mission' to damaged Druzhba pipeline In a new letter to António Costa, Viktor Orbán admits the "political difficulties" caused by his veto on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. 26/02/2026
Germany Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make China trip a success While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips. 26/02/2026
Switzerland Davos forum chief Brende steps down after WEF probes Epstein links The WEF opened an internal investigation after the US released new Epstein documents, complicating the succession race at the prestigious economic organization. 26/02/2026
Destinations Digital nomads swap skis for laptops at this Bulgarian resort A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle. 26/02/2026
Tech News Uber's European drone ambitions take off in Ireland Uber is teaming up with Irish drone company Manna, which already delivers small objects, such as phone chargers or medication, to people in Dublin and Ireland in roughly three minutes. 26/02/2026
Health news Europe leads tobacco use and girls’ vaping rates rise, WHO warns Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization. 26/02/2026
France France debates if bans on extremist groups work amid far-left probe The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are “dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks? 26/02/2026
Switzerland US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva amid missile and war threats Trump has pushed to halt Iran's enrichment of uranium entirely, as well as address Tehran's ballistic missile programme and its support of militant groups in the region. Iran has maintained that the talks must remain focused only on nuclear issues. 26/02/2026
Moments All the new tourist taxes coming to Europe in 2026 Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe. 26/02/2026
Germany Air defence 'Made in Europe': Is Germany making a Patriot alternative? Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe's answer to the US Patriot system? 26/02/2026
Europe in Motion Which sectors have the fastest growing vacancies in the EU? Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties. 26/02/2026
Europe Today 'Nobody can pressure me,' European Parliament trade chief says German MEP Bernd Lange told Europe Today he would resist pressure from the European Commission to enact the trade deal with the US — and if Washington fails to provide clarity, he warned, the 27-member bloc should consider countermeasures. 26/02/2026
Destinations Armenia scraps visas until July. Here’s why you should visit New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026. 26/02/2026
Cinema Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'. 26/02/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants written US commitment to EU trade deal Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy. 26/02/2026
EU.XL The EU wants to buy European. But can it? The EU’s “Buy European” plan is its biggest industrial policy effort in decades. Experts warn that it is also the most complex and risky. 26/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 26/02/2026
Economy Four years since Russia’s invasion: How have energy prices changed? Residential electricity and gas prices in the EU remain above the levels seen before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Compared to the highly volatile years of the energy crisis, prices have largely stabilised as of 2026. 26/02/2026
Travel News The best airports for customer experience in Europe Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport were among those recognised in the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards. 26/02/2026
Health news Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most? Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption. 26/02/2026
Earth News ‘Relentless’: Why have Europe’s storms been so extreme this winter? Previously "manageable" storms are transforming into “dangerous disasters” due to human-generated emissions, a new report warns. 26/02/2026
Cyprus Foot-and-mouth disease: Anxiety and emergency measures in Cyprus A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province. 26/02/2026
The Ring Ukraine in the EU - A question of when or if? In this episode of The Ring, brought to you from the European Parliament in Brussels, we focus on Ukraine’s EU path, with MEPs Petras Auštrevičius (Renew Europe) and Aurelijus Veryga (ECR). 25/02/2026