Europe News Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova all aim to join the bloc over the next five years. 05/11/2025
Europe News Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren. 03/11/2025
Belgium Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights. 31/10/2025
Europe News Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process? The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place. 31/10/2025
Europe News Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing. 22/10/2025
Travel News European cities want 'balanced' tourism that works for their citizens Local governments are warning that the tourism industry's rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can European cities balance economic profitability with sustainability? 22/10/2025
Europe News Sustainability to shape the EU’s first-ever tourism strategy With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being. 21/10/2025
Europe News What is the European Commission planning for 2026? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola Iribarren. 20/10/2025
Health news Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children. 14/10/2025
Europe News Will the EU be ready to defend itself by 2030? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and space reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola. 13/10/2025
Europe News When is a sausage no longer one? EU Parliament answers after grilling The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups. 08/10/2025
Europe News European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU. 03/10/2025
Europe News What should be men’s role in the EU’s equality policies? While progress for women remains central, EU policymakers warn that ignoring men’s challenges risks deepening a growing gender divide among young voters—one that could strengthen anti-feminist forces across the bloc. 30/09/2025
Europe News EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an avian flu outbreak disrupted the country’s exports. 24/09/2025
Health news European Medicines Agency rejects Trump’s paracetamol-autism link The European Medicines Agency (EMA) joined a chorus of medical opinion stating on Tuesday that paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy and that there is no evidence linking it to autism, contrary to claims made this week by the US president. 23/09/2025
Europe News Scandinavians trust global organisations more than rest of Europe Scandinavian countries are among those with the highest levels of trust in international institutions worldwide, and the highest in Europe, with the United Nations and the World Health Organisation ranking as the most trusted. 19/09/2025
Health news EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). 17/09/2025
Europe News EU Commission sued for secrecy over ditched food label plan Two transparency groups are taking the European Commission to court for refusing to release documents on a shelved plan for an EU-wide nutrition label. 16/09/2025
Health news Has US contraceptives stockpile stored in Europe been destroyed? Conflicting information from the United States and the Flemish government has raised doubts over the fate of millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives stored in Europe, reportedly set to be burnt. Where are they now? Have they already been destroyed? 12/09/2025
Health news European Parliament calls for a strategy on Alzheimer's and dementia The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to adopt a dedicated strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, backed by clear financing and concrete timelines. 12/09/2025