Elisabeth Heinz

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EU Inc: Why the Commission's startup plan might be falling apart

EU Inc, the Commission’s promise to strengthen the EU’s startup market and keep startups from moving abroad, is facing roadblocks that make its adoption by 2026 difficult. Will the 28th regime survive?

27 October 2026

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Can EU Inc still make business easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

EU Inc, Europe’s harmonised corporate form, is stalled after Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs failed to vote. Caught between furious founders and protesting workers, could EU Inc still change how you build a startup? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

26 October 2026

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High rent, expensive food: Can the EU help citizens with inflation?

Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%.

21 October 2026

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How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

19 October 2026

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Is the European Security Council the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks?

The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage.

13 October 2026

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How can a new Security Council boost the EU's defence strategy?

The EU is reviving the idea of a European Security Council as Russia's hybrid attacks continue and reliance on US commitment to NATO remains risky. But how could this look like? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

12 October 2026

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Faster returns, stricter controls: The EU's plan to tighten migration

The EU is cracking down on migration two months after launching the Migration and Asylum Pact. Migrants with no right to stay must leave and may be transferred to “return hubs”. A new European Return Order will include key elements of return decisions. But is the EU prepared?

6 October 2026

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How is Europe sharpening migration rules? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU is toughening its migration policy, just months after rolling out the Migration and Asylum Pact. But where does it want to invest, and what tools does it plan to use? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

5 October 2026

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What is an EU 'associate member'? Why is Canada the first?

European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?

29 September 2026

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Why does the EU want associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

28 September 2026

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EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design".

22 September 2026

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How can Europe boost kids’ safety online? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the EU KIDS ACT on 17 September. It limits children’s access to social media and makes online games, video-sharing sites, and AI chatbots minor-proof. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

21 September 2026

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EU Digital Identity Wallet: what it is and how it works

By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries?

15 September 2026

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Could one app replace your wallet? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

More and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

14 September 2026

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EU Right to Repair could save consumers €12 billion

Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European households around €12 billion a year. Can the EU make fixing things easier and cheaper?

8 September 2026

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How can the EU help you repair your broken electronics?

Discarding repairable goods generates 35 million tonnes of waste and 261 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Brussels wants to change this by promoting repairs over replacements. But how does it make fixing products easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

7 September 2026

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What does Iceland’s “No” vote mean for the EU’s enlargement policy?

Iceland won’t reopen EU membership negotiations after 58.2 percent voted against in Saturday’s referendum. Does this challenge whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond finances?

1 September 2026

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Why does the EU want to enlarge? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Iceland has voted against reopening EU membership talks, with 52.8 percent rejecting the government's proposal. This comes as the EU wants to expand and strengthen unity. But why does the EU want to enlarge? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

31 August 2026

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EU sea defence: the new race to protect cables, pipelines and trade

Is the deep blue sea the next frontier for defence? Global economies are increasingly dependent on vulnerable subsea data and energy pipelines. So, the EU and its members are shifting budgets towards maritime defence tools.

25 August 2026

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Can the EU fight underwater threats? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Underwater sabotage and threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

24 August 2026