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France

After the strike, will France face more radical forms of protest?

Transport services resumed on Monday after 46 days of strikes. But is the country headed towards more punctual and violent forms of protests? Euronews takes a look.

France

Will women really be the biggest winners of France’s pension reforms?

Will French women actually benefit from the new pension system and what can we learn from the examples of other European countries? Euronews answers.

Lithuania

Gay couple wins online hate speech case against Lithuania

A Facebook post showing a photograph of a gay couple kissing triggered hundreds of online hate comments, including death threats. The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Lithuania for failing to prosecute perpetrators.

France

France strikes: is the end in sight after Macron's compromise?

French labour unions were divided about the future of the social movement after the government offered to temporarily scrap a controversial part of its pension reform. plans.

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Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu faces internal challenge in Likud primary

Israel's Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader on Thursday. Veteran politician Gideon Saar has vowed to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing he will be better placed to form a government in national elections in March.

Libya

Turkey is ready to send troops to Libya. What does it mean for Europe?

After Erdogan pledged military support to Tripoli, how might Europe respond? | Euronews answers

United Kingdom

Could Boris Johnson's landslide victory spell the break-up of the UK?

Euronews looks at the implications of the general election results for the union that has bound England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for centuries.

France

'Magic and dreams' as Lyon's beloved Festival of Lights kicks off

Lyon's hugely popular Fête des Lumières marking the start of the Christmas season kicks off this Thursday.

World News

How will Brexit impact Europe's defence? Euronews answers

Uncertainty looms as the UK and the EU are yet to decide on a legal framework for their future defence cooperation after Brexit, just a few weeks before Britain is due to leave the bloc.

United Kingdom

Corbyn and Johnson clash over Brexit in first TV debate

"We have a deal that's oven-ready," said Johnson as his Labour rival promised to "give the final say to the people."

France

French nannies strike against government 'coercive' reform

The strike is a "big shot of anger" at "purely budgetary logics which should not apply to childcare," a spokesperson for the movement told Euronews.

France

A year on, is the future bright for France's 'yellow vest' protesters?

“It would just take one mistake from the government for the fire to resume," says Jerome Rodrigues, who said he lost his sight in one eye in clashes with police.

Europe News

Brussels launches legal action against UK over commissioner row

Brussels accuses Britain of "breaching its EU Treaty obligations by not suggesting a candidate for the post of EU Commissioner."

France

Thousands of French hospital workers protest years of cutbacks

"Exhausted caregivers = endangered patients", "Public hospitals in life-threatening emergency" were some of the protesters' mottos.

Brazil

What's BRICS for and does it still make sense? Euronews answers

Presidents of the group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are meeting in Brazil’s capital this Wednesday for their 11th annual summit.

Romania

Romania PM Ludovic Orban survives confidence vote

It means Ludovic Orban can now begin the process of proposing nominees for Romania's EU Commissioner.

Italy

Italy's Salvini triumphs in Umbria as ruling alliance slumps

Far-right League leader Matteo Salvini won a crushing victory in the Italian region of Umbria, results on Monday showed, raising questions about the survival of the ruling coalition.

World News

Russia-brokered deal in Syria: Why Putin holds the key to the conflict

The Russian-brokered agreement concluded on Tuesday highlights how central President Vladimir Putin has become in the Syrian conflict, experts told Euronews.

Economy

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

Ukraine

Breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks as Kyiv agrees Donbas elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to provide special status for the Donbas and hold elections in the separatist-controlled eastern region, a breakthrough in talks to end the five-year conflict.

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