English Newsletters Events Podcasts Videos Africanews Search

Shona Murray

Europe

Irish prime minister condemns Hungary's use of EU veto

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in an exclusive interview with Euronews that Ukraine should join the European Union for geopolitical reasons and that Hungary's obstruction of this is outrageous.

The Europe Conversation

Frontex chief Hans Leijtens vows to change organisation’s culture within three years

Executive Director of Frontex says he wishes Greece would comply with its international obligations when it comes to ensuring the safety of vulnerable refugees and migrants making their way to Europe often on non-seaworthy vessels.

Europe

I wish I didn't have to send people back to Libya, Frontex chief says

The executive director of the EU's border and coast guard responds to Euronews’ question about an NGO's claims that returnees often face human rights abuses.

The Europe Conversation

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief

The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Europe Conversation

Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews.

Europe

Exclusive: US no longer to chair NATO-led group of key allies

UK and Germany have stepped into the breach as leaders of the so-called Ramstein group, but it hadn’t been clear whether this was a temporary measure until now.

Europe

Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in new military support

The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), consisting of 51 nations and partners, led by Germany and UK, met on Friday in NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday.

The Europe Conversation

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

Europe

Concerns over US NATO engagement as 'Coalition of the Willing' meets

As US President Donald Trump's pauses his recent barrage of tariffs on global trading partners, NATO allies are alerted to signals pointing to diminished US engagement in defending the alliance.

The Europe Conversation

Canada 'leading the charge' against Trump's tariffs - Foreign Minister Joly

Canada is prepared to retaliate and lead the charge against the United States in an emerging trade war and wants Europe and the rest of the world on board, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly tells Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Europe

Canada says it is 'leading the charge' against Trump's trade war

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly tells Euronews that her country is 'leading the charge' in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

The Europe Conversation

EU digital rules are fair, because they apply to everybody, says Henna Virkkunen

The European Commissioner Vice-President for Technology denies that EU digital rules run counter to freedom of speech. In an interview with Euronews, she said these laws are just setting obligations for online platforms to assess systematic risks. "We are not regulating the content at all," she said

Europe

North Macedonia warns the EU of growing Russian influence

Talking to Euronews, North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Timcho Mucunski emphasises the country’s many "difficult compromises" for EU membership.

Europe

EU to enforce social media laws despite US pressure — Commission VP

Legislation will ensure a fair, democratic and safe digital environment, European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen told Euronews.

The Europe Conversation

French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security

French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, tells Euronews that Europe must seize this historic moment to strengthen its military independence, particularly in light of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw military aid and intelligence from Ukraine.

Belgium

Rutte to convince Trump to stay in NATO at crucial White House meeting

The former Dutch premier and secretary general of the transatlantic alliance has flown to Washington DC for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump.

The Europe Conversation

Ukraine is not ready to join NATO or the EU, Juncker says

Former president of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker cautioned against Ukraine joining Nato as a form of security guarantee. Talking to Euronews for The Europe Conversation, he also said that Ukraine should be granted limited EU membership.

Europe

Ex-Commission chief Juncker: Ukraine should get limited EU membership

The former president of the European Commission also told Euronews he regrets not being firmer on newer member states Hungary and Slovakia, which have been found to breach the EU's rule of law, adding that Brussels needs to be "very careful" before admitting new countries to the bloc.

Europe

NATO continues largest military drills of 2025

In the run-up to the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises comprise about 10,000 military personnel from nine nations as part of NATO’s new Allied Reaction Force.

The Europe Conversation

Lithuanian defense minister urges Europe to be 'armed to the teeth' amid US-Russia talks

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Sakalienė says Europe needs to be "armed to the teeth" now that the US is pivoting away from its traditional transatlantic alliance. She explained to Euronews how her family was exiled in Siberia by the Soviet Union. And why Europe needs to defend itself.

ADVERTISEMENT