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Delaying digital euro harms Europe, German vice-chancellor says

Those who fail to recognise that it is now essential to move forward with the digital euro are harming Europe itself, Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil told journalists, amid delays in the European Parliament over approval of the legislation.

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Commissioner Šuica to represent EU at Trump's Board of Peace meeting

The EU will send the Commissioner for the Mediterranean to the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter have confirmed to Euronews, despite concerns over its charter.

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Belgian police raid EU Commission premises in property sale probe

The Belgian federal police raided several European Commission buildings on Thursday as they probe suspected irregularities in property transactions carried out in 2024.

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EU unveils strategy to shield bloc from malicious drones

The European Commission's new strategy includes new investments in technological development to integrate surveillance capacity.

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EU leaders grapple with how to build and finance a competitive Europe

EU leaders want to turn Europe into a competitive economic powerhouse with a strong single market, but they must agree on how to build and finance it. These questions will be at the heart of an informal summit on Thursday.

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Exclusive: EU Commission balks at Spain's migrant regularisation plans

The decision by the Spanish government to provide legal status to about half a million undocumented migrants has raised severe disapproval in Brussels, according to officials who spoke with Euronews on condition of anonymity.

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European Parliament to 'test' support for digital euro

The European Parliament will vote on a report on the annual work of the European Central Bank, which includes a passage in support of the digital euro. The vote will take place on Tuesday.

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EU long-term agriculture budget has monitoring flaws, auditors warn

The European Court of Auditors said on Monday that the upcoming long-term EU agriculture budget raises concerns about the traceability of funds.

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Make the Saving and Investment Union a reality, Calviño says

The European Investment Bank president's intervention comes ahead of the Informal European Council in mid-February.

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Exclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels

The EU's proposal for a digital form of cash cannot proceed unless the European Parliament is able to agree on a position.

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EU set to use visas as leverage against illegal migration

The European Commission has presented its five-year stretegy on migration, which includes incentives for non-EU countries to cooperate in keeping irregular migrants outside the bloc.

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EU Plans investment conference in Jordan in April

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Amman as the EU attempts to use economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in stable areas of the Middle East.

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EU leaders must meet 'critical' moment on Thursday, Calviño says

The EU Summit on Thursday will be a critical meeting where leaders must demonstrate Europe’s 'superpower' ability to push back against Donald Trump, EIB President Nadia Calviño told Euronews.

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France and Germany urge EU anti-coercion response to Trump tariffs

The German and French finance ministers said that the EU should be able to use all tools at its disposal if US president Donald Trump raises tariffs on European goods by 10% on 1 February.

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EU auditors warn eased EU budget rules could undermine oversight

Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission's "simplification" effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds.

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EU to deepen ties with Jordan to support post-conflict Syria

The European Union is looking to deepen its ties with Jordan, Syria and the Middle East as it takes a tougher stance on asylum requests and returns.

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'We need to give Ukraine means to survive the war', Luxembourg PM says

"We are going in the right direction" to find a solution for Ukraine, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden told Euronews in an interview for Europe Today morning show ahead of the European Council on Thursday.

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Albuquerque: Capital Markets Union's deal achievable within a year

European financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque says it is ‘possible’ to reach an agreement on the pending legislation needed to achieve the Capital Markets Union. She says political will among co-legislators will be key to get it done as she pushes for ambitious timeline.

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EU approves temporary €3 fixed customs charge on low-value imports

From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected.

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'Europe's unity is our strength,' EIB chief Calviño tells Euronews

European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline. She further argued that Europe must become stronger and simplify its economy.

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