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Conflicted consultants influencing EU's AI Code - Ombudsman complaint

The drafting process of the Code of Practice on General Purpose AI has been delayed, and is now expected before August.

04/06/2025

Europe News

France leads crackdown on #SkinnyTok while Brussels plays catch-up

The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags.

04/06/2025

Europe News

Spain cancels contract for anti-tank missiles built by Israeli company

The systems would have been developed in Spain by Pap Tecnos, a Madrid-based subsidiary of Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, local media said.

03/06/2025

EU Decoded

Can Europe make ecological farming competitive?

Last year farmers' protested against red tape pinned to EU funding, and their demonstrations yielded results. The European Commission has been simplifying farmers' environmental obligations, but how will it reform the Common Agricultural Policy in the next EU budget?

03/06/2025

Europe News

Top EU court rules migrants with minors not aiding illegal immigration

The court acquitted a woman of Congolese origin who entered Italian territory accompanied by two minors using false passports.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Budapest police deny request for rainbow parade citing LGBTQ march ban

The police's decision to prohibit the event planned for later this month came after Hungary's parliament passed legislation in March that allowed the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.

03/06/2025

Germany

Key figure in Germany's largest tax fraud case avoids jail time

Former lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck, who played a role in the loss of more than €428m to the German tax authorities, received a suspended jail sentence of one year and 10 months.

03/06/2025

Europe News

French officer faces murder trial for killing of teenager in 2023

The shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer sparked a wave of violent riots across France.

03/06/2025

Economy

Eurozone unemployment drops to record low levels in April

Falling energy and input prices helped ease cost pressures for European businesses in April, allowing them to retain more employees.

03/06/2025

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Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients

Thousands of colourful balloons were released into the sky over Gaziantep in a show of support for 5-year-old Elif Azra and other children fighting cancer.

03/06/2025

Travel News

Explore Europe by bike: How cycling tourism is transforming travel

Cycling tourism generates more than €44 billion annually for Europe.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Denmark quits the Frugal Four to focus on rearming Europe

If Europe fails to rearm itself, "then it's game over", Mette Frederiksen said as she called for defence spending to be the "number one" priority.

03/06/2025

Green News

EU faces new legal action over bottom trawling in protected areas

It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.

03/06/2025

Tech News

Six months without a new EU privacy chief, and still no deal in sight

The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired on 5 December.

03/06/2025

Travel News

Revamp of UK’s airspace to make flying quicker and quieter

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.

03/06/2025

United Kingdom

UK demands Abramovich's Chelsea sale funds go to Ukraine war victims

The UK government threatens legal action to ensure proceeds from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale benefit Ukrainian war victims.

03/06/2025

EuroVerify

Euronews targeted by anti-Moldova disinformation campaign

Pro-Russian actors have repeatedly used Euronews' likeness and visual identity in recent weeks to spread propaganda against various European countries.

03/06/2025

Markets

European steel stocks rebound as Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50%

The share prices of European steel companies, including Thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal, all rose on Wednesday morning.

03/06/2025

Europe News

France eyes stricter laws for attacks on police after PSG win riots

The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win.

03/06/2025

Economy

OECD outlook: Can the global economy survive trade pressures in 2025?

The OECD forecasts a continued slowdown in global economic growth this year, driven by persistent trade tensions — such as US tariffs — and stubbornly high inflation.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Exclusive: EU Parliament to lose caterers as workers fear for jobs

Contract caterer struggled to remain profitable in wake of pandemic leaving employees with concerns for their future.

03/06/2025

Europe News

PM Tusk: Polish government confidence vote to take place on 11 June

The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves the Polish premier politically weakened, and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.

03/06/2025

Tech News

French start-up H Company releases new AI agents 'cheaper' than rivals

H Company's CEO and co-founder spoke with Euronews Next about the new models, why humans will have the final say, and the future of AI.

03/06/2025

Europe News

World Bicycle Day: How can Rome encourage more people to cycle?

Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but there’s still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.

03/06/2025

Europe News

Multiple people injured after 50-year-old oak collapses in Venice

A video from the scene showed the tree had snapped at the trunk, just above the roots, although what caused it to collapse is not immediately clear.

03/06/2025

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Fires and injuries as Russian drones strike Odesa and Chernihiv

Russian drones launched a widespread assault on southern Ukraine in the early hours of Tuesday, with Odesa suffering fires and injuries from the overnight barrage.

03/06/2025