Europe News Europe defends its digital rules after US targets Breton with visa ban Brussels and Paris both denounced Washington’s decision to impose a visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, after the Trump administration escalated digital rules scrap by sanctioning Breton over what it said amounted to "censorship". 24/12/2025
Europe News Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was made It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going. 23/12/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Former MEP Kaili doubles down on 'Belgiangate' In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the former European Parliament vice president called for justice and doubled down on "Belgiangate" after a new wave of arrests of politicians, accusing the authorities of botched investigations, media collusion and orchestration as her case awaits trial. 22/12/2025
Europe News EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Kyiv but no reparation loan EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme. 19/12/2025
Europe News '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. 18/12/2025
Europe News Exclusive: EU Commissioner defends scrapping diesel and petrol car ban Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda. 17/12/2025
Europe News Signing Mercosur deal is now 'imperative', Commissioner Hoekstra says In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal. 17/12/2025
The Europe Conversation EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy. 16/12/2025
Europe News EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty for the 27-member bloc The EU faces three key issues this week: Ukraine peace talks and making sure Europe gets a say at Trump's table, an unprecedented financial operation to issue a reparations loan facing retaliation from Moscow, and getting the Mercosur deal done. The end result of any of the three is unclear. 15/12/2025
USA Trump condemns 'purely antisemitic attack' after Bondi Beach shooting The US administration says it "strongly condemns" the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration, after a deadly shooting. Australian authorities are treating the incident as terrorism. 14/12/2025
Australia Bondi Beach shooters kill 15 in antisemitic attack on Hanukkah event Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced "evil antisemitism" after gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people during Hanukkah celebrations. Police investigations continue as authorities say the Jewish community was the intended target. 14/12/2025
12 minutes with 'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. 12/12/2025
Europe Today '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. 12/12/2025
Europe News Migration remains an opportunity, Spanish economy minister says Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said migration remains an economic opportunity even as the debate around it is hijacked by political forces, with false narratives about migrants amplified by social media. 11/12/2025
Europe News Greek minister Pierrakakis elected as president of Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis elected head of Eurogroup in recognition of Greece's reform agenda. Belgian candidate caught in crossfire over reparations loan for Ukraine. The Eurogroup handles key economic and financial dossiers. 11/12/2025
Europe Today Kyiv does not need 'democracy lessons,' Ukrainian Nobel laureate says US President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "using the war" to avoid calling a new election. 11/12/2025
Europe Today 'Europe should not lose its identity,' US ambassador to the EU says In an interview with Euronews morning show Europe Today, Washington’s envoy to the EU Andrew Puzder said the United States sees Europe as a natural ally but it must retain its core identity for the relation to work. 10/12/2025
Europe News The US pounds the EU as the bloc mulls future of the alliance After a rough week in which the US criticised the EU on everything from migration to regulation, Europeans are contemplating the future of the transatlantic relationship, but remain divided on how to respond. 10/12/2025
Europe Today EU 'protects smaller states, not threaten them,' Dombrovskis says EU Economy Commissioner told Euronews' morning show Europe Today he disagreed "with many elements in the US National Security Strategy" in which the bloc is presented as lacking confidence, pushing for censorship and drowning in illegal migration. 09/12/2025
Europe News European Council's Costa rebuffs US interference in European politics The Council president said the EU will not tolerate political interference in response to a controversial US government document warning of "civilisational erasure" as a result of the bloc's domestic policies, while stating Washington remains an ally and partner. 08/12/2025