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Ukraine is fighting for all our freedom, Polish Foreign Minister says

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Ukraine is fighting for all our freedom, Polish Foreign Minister says

Poland and Slovakia's Foreign Affairs Ministers Zbigniew Rau and Miroslav Wlachovsky, alongside former Estonian president Kersti Kaljulaid, joined Euronews for a special conversation on global security from a Central and Eastern Europe perspective, at GLOBSEC in Bratislava.

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'More people displaced because of climate change than because of conflicts,' says UN migration chief

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Climate change displaces more people than war, says UN migration chief

In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, Euronews speaks to the UN's migration chief, António Vitorino, about Europe's response to skyrocketing migration, deadly crossings in the Mediterranean, and climate-driven displacement.

21/04/2023

8 billion people on earth: What are the opportunities and challenges we face?

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World population hits 8 billion: What does it mean for us?

Euronews speaks to United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, and European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of 8 billion people on earth.

20/04/2023

China 'trying to have it both ways' with Russia, Antony Blinken tells Euronews

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China 'trying to have it both ways' with Russia, says Antony Blinken

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reveals his thoughts on Sweden's NATO ambitions, Turkey's position on NATO expansion, and mounting tensions between the US and China over Russia and Taiwan.

06/04/2023

Bulgarian election contenders present their case on Euronews

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Bulgarian election contenders present their case on Euronews

While the security of Europe is in deep crisis, Bulgaria goes to elections for the fifth time in two years. Joining us for this special Global Conversation, are the two leading contenders, Kiril Petkov and Bojko Borisov.

31/03/2023

Cyprus needs to 'take advantage' of Turkish elections to revive dialogue, says president

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Cyprus president wants EU help to revive dialogue with Turkey

Euronews talks to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about tackling the 'Cyprus problem', the upcoming Turkish elections, past ties with Russia, and energy sources in the Eastern Mediterranean.

24/03/2023

Vučić: Reconciliation between Albanians and Serbs is Kosovo goal

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Vučić: Reconciliation between Albanians and Serbs is Kosovo goal

Serbia and Kosovo are about to meet again this weekend to discuss the last points of a possible agreement brokered by the European Union.

16/03/2023

'We have to normalise relations' with Serbia, Kosovo's Prime Minister tells Euronews

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Albin Kurti willing to calm tensions at upcoming meeting with Serbia

In this episode of The Global Conversation, Albin Kurti tells Euronews that Kosovo has been ready to normalise relations with Serbia since the EU plan was made in February.

10/03/2023

How the war in Ukraine has changed Europe

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How the war in Ukraine has changed Europe

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed Europe. The question now is how to prepare for the future and ensure a leading geopolitical role.

06/03/2023

'Europe can count on Angola' for energy, President João Lourenço tells Euronews

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'Europe can count on Angola' for energy, says President Lourenço

Euronews speaks to President João Lourenço about the war in Ukraine, efforts for peace in Africa, and how Angola could solve Europe's energy concerns.

03/03/2023

'Wars end on the battlefield': Ivan Krastev reflects on a year of conflict in Ukraine

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'Wars end on the battlefield', Ivan Krastev tells Euronews

One year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Euronews speaks to Bulgarian political scientist Ivan Krastev about how the war has changed Europe

20/02/2023

EU has 'never seen such unity', Croatian Prime Minister Plenković tells Euronews

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EU has 'never seen such unity', Croatian PM Plenković tells Euronews

Euronews speaks to Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković about joining the euro and Schengen zones, soaring prices, sanctions against Russia and lessons learned from war.

24/01/2023

Open the doors to NATO and the EU, says Poland's President Duda

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Open the doors to NATO and the EU, says Poland's President Duda

The European Union and NATO should open their doors to all countries who want to join, Poland's President Andrzej Duda says.

23/01/2023

Covid-19, vaccine delivery and health governance: Euronews speaks to industry leaders in Davos

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Evaluating the state of the pandemic: Euronews asks health leaders

Euronews spoke to global health leaders about the state of the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine delivery, health governance and much more.

20/01/2023

How is Europe preparing for the next phase of the war in Ukraine?

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How is Europe preparing for the next phase of the war in Ukraine?

“War in Europe: Year Two" was the topic of one of the most thought-provoking sessions at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos.

19/01/2023

Europe still 'far from finding a compromise’ on the gas price cap, Polish PM tells Euronews

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Europe ‘still far’ from a deal on the gas price cap, says Polish PM

"I see that some countries which have to deal with this crisis from the point of view of the prices of gas, prices of oil, do this in a very, very selfish way”, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told Euronews.

15/12/2022

What are Sweden's plans when it takes the EU’s presidency in January?

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What are Sweden's plans when it takes the EU’s presidency in January?

Euronews interviews Sweden’s European Affairs Minister Jessika Roswall to find out the country’s proposals for the next six months as the country takes on the EU presidency in January

14/12/2022

'Vladimir Putin has ruined the future of Russia', says Head of Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign

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'Putin has ruined the future of Russia', Bill Browder tells Euronews

"The war has to end. Then there have to be reparations and there has to be a democratic government before we can ever look at Russia the same again", said the Kremlin critic.

12/12/2022

The European Union: From a Nobel Peace Prize to war on the continent

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The European Union: From a Nobel Peace Prize to war on the continent

Over the past decade, Europe has been gripped by economic crises, harsh austerity measures, social unrest, and a global pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 2 million people across the continent

09/12/2022

EU Environment Commissioner urges more action to save biodiversity

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EU Environment Commissioner urges more action to save biodiversity

There is "no vaccine or peace treaty" for the biodiversity crisis, says EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius

08/12/2022

Does Europe's long-term peace and security depend on enlargement?

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Does Europe's long-term peace and security depend on enlargement?

"I think if there is one positive outcome of this war if there is any, is that it is a very clear reinforcement of the need to enlarge the European Union." Olivér Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement with an in-depth discussion.

01/12/2022