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EU ministers to question Šuica over Trump’s Board of Peace launch

EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.

Business

Why political meddling over Lagarde’s exit risks undermining the ECB

Analysts say a far-right victory in France would not be able to force through a 'maverick” candidate or rewrite economic policy, though the political manoeuvring risks undermining the ECB’s reputation.

Europe News

France leads backlash against Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace trip

European Commissioner Dubravka Šuica is under fire for attending the first formal gathering of Donald Trump's Board of Peace, whose expansive mandate has raised serious concerns among member states.

Europe Today

Newsletter: A friendlier Rubio, but no olive branch for Europe

Also in this newsletter: Finnish minister warns Russia's reinforcing nuclear and Arctic assets near border; and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Hungary on the second stop of his Central Euroepan tour

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Europe News

What is ICE's mandate abroad and can it operate on foreign soil?

Experts say that while the US immigration agency’s principal criminal investigative arm, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has operated abroad for many years, its activities are formally subject to the approval of host governments.

Europe News

Commission holds seminar to talk competitiveness and 'frustrations'

Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.

Europe News

EU agrees to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran will be added to the European Union's terrorism blacklist, foreign affairs ministers decided on Thursday.

Europe News

France, Spain signal support to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could soon be designated as a terrorist organisation in the European Union after France and Spain, the two key hold-outs, signalled a change of mind.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Costa backs ‘cooperation over confrontation’

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Europe News

France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran’s IRGC

Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.

Europe Today

Exclusive: Greek PM rebukes Trump’s 'Board of Peace'

In an interview on Euronews’ morning show Europe Today, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis rebuked US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative. He also expressed relief at the de-escalation of tensions with the US over Greenland.

Europe News

Kallas set to present new sanctions on Iran imminently amid crackdown

New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas.

Europe News

Pressure mounts to add Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on EU terror list

Several member states, including Germany, are pushing for the designation, which would place the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on the EU’s terror list alongside groups such as Daesh and al-Qaeda. But legal and political constraints remain. Human rights group fears more than 2,000 killed.

Europe News

The Netherlands to propose new sanctions package against Iran

The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives since protests began nearly two weeks ago in Iran.

Europe News

Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown

The measures would build on an extensive EU sanctions framework targeting Iran over human rights violations, nuclear activities, and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Europe News

What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe

Euronews spoke to Patrick de Bellefeuille, a prominent Canadian weather presenter and climate specialist, on how Europe could benefit from Canada’s long experience with snowstorms. He has been forecasting for MétéoMédia, Canada’s top French-language weather network, since 1988.

Australia

Children, clergy and survivors among victims of Hanukkah shooting

The victims of the Bondi Beach attack were ordinary people — children, elders, community leaders, and families — gathered for a peaceful religious celebration, and several lost their lives while trying to protect others.

Australia

World leaders condemn 'antisemitic terror' after Bondi Beach shooting

World leaders have reacted to a deadly shooting at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration, killing at least 11 people. European leaders say there is no place for antisemitism in society while Australian authorities vow to 'eradicate hate' as police investigation continues.

World

AI: Europe and China compare their perspectives on the future of work

In partnership with CGTN

In a debate co-produced by Euronews and CGTN, researchers, economists and professionals from China and Europe compared their views on the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work.

The Ring

Thevenot & Brossat square off over the French poltical crisis in Paris

In the third episode of “The Ring”, Euronews’ brand new political debate show, we travel to Paris and zoom in on the political and social crisis that agitates France and worries Europe.

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