EU Decoded EU DECODED: How will future European Commissioners be 'vetted'? In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam," known as a "grilling". 29/10/2024
EU Decoded EU DECODED: Pros and cons of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles The first episode of this programme that aims to decode the European Union (EU) legislative process explains why the European automotive industry is at a critical crossroads. Will tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles help competitiveness or trigger a trade war? 22/10/2024
Europe News Analysis: Hamas regenerates in Gaza despite Israeli defeat claims Experts say Hamas is keen to keep bringing in new fighters despite losses, with new leader Yahya Sinwar pushing for continued armed conflict and no regrets over past attacks. 07/10/2024
World Ombudswoman O'Reilly: Commission needs strong accountability mechanism Ireland's Emily O'Reilly will soon leave her role as EU Ombudswoman after more than a decade in the job. Under her watch governance of the bloc has become more transparent and accountable, but she feels more work needs to be done. 04/10/2024
Europe News UN says refugees from Middle East crisis may try to reach Europe A representative for the UN's refugee agency told Euronews that Europe could be seen as a refuge amid fears of a growing humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East, prompted by the conflict between Israel, Iran, Lebanon and Hamas. 03/10/2024
World How the EU's drugs agency is tackling a new surge The European Union Drugs Agency is dealing with new challenges to the rule of law as the illegal drugs trade surges. 27/09/2024
Europe News European Parliament announces nominees for the LUX Audience Film Award Women's rights, climate change, colonialism, harassment in school and the war in Ukraine are the topics covered by the three fiction and two documentary films that were nominated for the LUX Audience Film Award 2025, by the European Parliament. 18/09/2024
Europe News New twists to Commissioner saga as Breton slams VDL on his way out Tensions rose on Monday as Breton publicly resigned from his role as Commissioner complicating her efforts to present a new College of 26 for the new term. 16/09/2024
Europe News Activists call for measures to stop deportations to Syria Human rights defenders say refugees "are increasingly becoming targets of xenophobia, discrimination, and violent aggression" upon their return to Syria. 12/09/2024
Europe News Top UN official warns of risk of widening war in the Middle East With no Gaza ceasefire deal yet agreed, clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have raised the risk of all-out war in the Middle East. 30/08/2024
Europe News Economic portfolios are key in talks to choose new EU commissioners All governments must announce their nominees for the European Commission by 30 August. 28/08/2024
Belgium Romanian leader seeks economic portfolio at the European Commission Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu picked Social Democrat MEP Victor Negrescu as his candidate for the country's next European commissioner. 22/08/2024
Germany How will Germany cutting its military aid to Ukraine impact Kyiv? Germany has halved its military aid for Ukraine for 2025 compared to this year, according to its proposed budget for the new year. 19/08/2024
World News European NGOs call for more debate on deep-sea mining Three European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) commissioned an Ipsos survey in Belgium, Poland and Italy to promote debate on the risks of deep-sea mining. 31/07/2024
Europe News Von der Leyen faces tough puzzle in convening the new Commission Italy and the Czech Republic governments have already declared that they want their commissioners to be given big portfolios, a sign of their conviction that the conservatives' gains in the European elections should be reflected in the composition of the new EU executive. 24/07/2024
Europe News Percentage of female MEPs down for first time in 45 years Only the Greens/EFA group will have parity, with 50.9% female MEPs within its ranks. 12/07/2024
Europe News Why the EU will have to tread carefully with Iran's new president Iran has a new reformist president — but the EU should not expect many changes in its relationship with Tehran. 09/07/2024
Europe News Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels. 02/07/2024
Europe News European Council president nominee downplays Meloni's vote against him For the first time a politician from the south of the European Union will take over the presidency of the European Council. 28/06/2024
Europe News Defence and competitiveness set to steer EU work over next five years leaders from the 27 member states will gather in Brussels next week to finalise and adopt the Strategic Agenda. 18/06/2024