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European Union set to reform Frontex again in 2026

New legislation set to be tabled to increase staff and resources of the agency in the long term. Last Frontex reform entered into force at the end of 2019.

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Leaked: US won’t block Ukraine’s EU path in mineral deal talks

The US and Ukraine signed a ‘memorandum of intent’ on Thursday to set the groundwork for the signing of a mineral exploitation deal.

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Leaked: Ukraine, US intend to finalise mineral deal by end of month

Ukraine and the United States signed a 'memorandum of intent' on Thursday seen by Euronews laying the groundwork to finalise the mineral deal. Key negotiations are expected in Washington between 21-26 April.

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EU to tighten controls on steel imports and waste metal flows

The EU plans to tighten controls on steel and aluminium imports to prevent market dumping and restrict countries from blocking waste metal imports.

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EU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania

The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Southeastern and Eastern Europe.

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Exclusive: EU migrant return law will not include ‘return hubs’

The new EU legislation on migrant returns will be presented by European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg on Tuesday, and it will not include the introduction of "return hubs" outside the EU territory.

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Costa admits rift with Orbán, touts security guarantees for Ukraine

In a letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban obtained by Euronews, European Council President Antonio Costa acknowledged divergences on the path to achieve peace in Ukraine, but touted the need for the EU to contribute 'strong security guarantees' for the country.

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Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund share deal

US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country's resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the country after the war, according to the draft agreement seen by Euronews.

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Can the Commission succeed simplifying EU rules?

The European Commission will today publish its much anticipated working program, outlining EU policy priorities for 2025.

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Centre-right has renounced Green Deal, claims Timmermans

In a press point with journalists on Wednesday, ex-European Commissioner for the Green Deal Frans Timmermans castigated the far and centre-right for its approach to the Green deal.

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Exclusive: EU Commission poised to propose migrant 'return hubs'

The European Commission is mulling a new EU law on migrant returns, with many countries insisting on a hard line.

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New Syrian authorities 'ready to engage' with EU - Spanish minister

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Spanish foreign ministers José Manuel Albares said that there are good prospects for dialogue with the new Syrian authorities, known as HTS.

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Commission claims slashing of foreign offices still under negotiation

The European Commission said that ‘reflections are ongoing’ over the downsizing of the international hubs under the department for international partnerships.

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Exclusive: EU plans to slash 80 offices abroad amid refocus

The European Commission's department for international partnerships is undergoing a strategic downsizing of its worldwide offices in a shift of focus under the new mandate of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Exclusive: EU considers lifting oil, gas, transport sanctions on Syria

European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with a timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto the agenda.

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Russia’s hybrid war is the new normal, says Finnish president

During a meeting with NATO allies in Helsinki, Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke exclusively to Euronews about the new normal of hybrid warfare deployed by Russia.

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Which European countries were most hit by disinformation last year?

As major election year, disinformation played a crucial role worldwide in 2024, including in the European continent, where European Union and several national elections took place.

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Has Europe politicised the right to asylum?

EU leaders describe increasing entries of migrants though Belarusian and Russian borders as a 'hybrid threat', but the expression is criticised by some organisations seeking greater adherence to international legal obligations.

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Poland pushing migrants back to Belarus, claims Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch alleged abuses and illegal pushbacks at the border between Poland and Belarus, asking the Polish government for accountability towards rights of asylum seekers.

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Brussels chides Hungary for significant errors in its fiscal plans

Budapest appears to be dragging its feet over submitting a realistic picture of Hungary's economic outlook, according to a European Commission letter seen by Euronews – the latest potential quarrel in a pattern of worsening relations with Brussels.

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