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Elisabeth Heinz

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EU migration pact to take effect: ready to deliver?

Co-legislators agreed on “return hubs” on 1 June, preparing to rollout the Migration and Asylum Pact of 12 June. Stricter border controls, uniform asylum rules, and a new digital monitoring system will crack down on illegal migration. But are member states ready for the new rules?

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How is the EU cracking down on migration? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June. It changes the EU’s migration system from tighter external borders to a stricter return policy. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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Can the EU de-risk from China and make its trade sustainable?

The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan?

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How can Europe secure critical industries? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Europe wants to de-risk from China to reduce its vulnerability in areas key to economic security and green transition. But how has the EU boosted its strategic autonomy so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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What's the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel?

The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations.

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What's the EU's answer to multi-leg trips? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission’s new Passenger Package allows citizens to book a single ticket for multi-leg rail journeys run by different rail operators. But how does it work, and what are the benefits for citizens? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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How the EU plans to ban non-consensual ‘nudifier apps’

The European Parliament and Council outlaw “nudifier apps”. Starting 2 December, the ban targets companies developing AI systems for sexual deepfakes and users creating false intimate content of real people without consent.

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Does the EU protect you from deepfakes? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The European Parliament and Council ban “nudification apps”. Under the Digital Omnibus on AI, Europe prohibits systems that generate intimate images of people without prior consent. But how is the EU regulating AI deepfakes? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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EU’s €2 trillion budget talks risk becoming ugly and delayed

A fierce budget battle is brewing in Brussels as the European Parliament pushes for nearly €200 billion more in the EU’s next long-term budget, setting up a clash with Ursula von der Leyen and fiscally conservative member states over how to fund Europe’s ambitions.

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What does the 2028-2034 budget finance? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The Parliament asks for an extra 10 per cent for the 2028-2034 EU budget. It wants more focus on cohesion, defence, and competitiveness, with a target of €60 billion in annual revenue. But what does the new budget cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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Two years of DMA: is it really 'fit for purpose'?

On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback.

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How is the EU breaking the 'grip' of tech giants?

The Commission's first formal review found the Digital Market Act (DMA) “fit for purpose”. While critics warn against procedural compliance issues, the Parliament asks for smoother implementation. Do you want to know how the DMA regulates online platforms? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables, security

The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.

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What is Europe doing to avoid a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI

EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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Scroll, like, repeat: How the EU plans to boost children's protection online

The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit.

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How does the EU protect minors online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat

France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.

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Can Europe boost its drone defence? Ask the Euronews chatbot

Russia has violated NATO airspace approximately 37 times since 2022. The EU wants to accelerate the bloc’s drone production and boost its defence strategy against hybrid threats. Can Europe ramp up its hybrid-detection system? Ask the Euronews chatbot.

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AI, drones, quantum: the EU’s new AGILE plan targets future warfare

The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the battlefield.

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Can AGILE boost the EU’s defence readiness? Ask the Euronews chatbot

The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation.

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