https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:25:32 +0100 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:25:32 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/eu-electoral-systems-europe-cannot-lead-without-leaders-voters-choose https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/eu-electoral-systems-europe-cannot-lead-without-leaders-voters-choose Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:25:30 +0100 Europe's electoral systems reward politicians for pleasing party bosses, not persuading voters write Alberto Alemanno, Professor at HEC Paris, and political analyst Samuel Dempsey in an opinion piece for Euronews. Until that changes, those best at winning public support will be the EU's opponents. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/how-can-the-eu-support-50-million-europeans-who-cant-heat-their-homes https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/how-can-the-eu-support-50-million-europeans-who-cant-heat-their-homes Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:42 +0100 On October 29, EU energy ministers met in Luxembourg to address the severe winter energy affordability crisis. Driven by conflicts in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, wholesale gas prices have surged to nearly €100 per megawatt-hour. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/eu-enlargement-at-a-turning-point-as-leaders-gather-for-euronews-summit https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/03/eu-enlargement-at-a-turning-point-as-leaders-gather-for-euronews-summit Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0100 Leaders meet at Euronews’ second Enlargement Summit at a pivotal moment for EU expansion. Montenegro is held back by bilateral disputes, Albania by protests, while Moldova and Ukraine make uneven progress. The Commission’s roadmaps risk widening the gap between frontrunners and stalled candidates. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/ukraine-to-channel-up-to-1bn-in-eu-loans-into-joint-defence-projects https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/ukraine-to-channel-up-to-1bn-in-eu-loans-into-joint-defence-projects Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:01:10 +0100 Ukraine is set to move up to €1bn of its EU loan into the Ukraine Support Instrument to integrate its defence industry with its European partners. The move is part of a Defence Industrial Pact that should remove regulatory hurdles for industrial cooperation and to encourage member states to destock. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/former-greek-pm-papandreou-calls-for-protection-of-eu-prosecutors https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/former-greek-pm-papandreou-calls-for-protection-of-eu-prosecutors Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:23 +0100 Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou calls in an guest article for Euronews for stronger safeguards to protect the independence of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, following recent warnings from its outgoing chief, Laura Kövesi, about political pressure to investigations in Greece. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/can-the-eus-energy-solutions-lower-your-bills-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/can-the-eus-energy-solutions-lower-your-bills-take-our-poll Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:43:55 +0100 EU energy ministers want to shield households and businesses from a harsh winter pricing, as the massive geopolitical shock in the Middle East has sent European gas prices surging past a four-year high of €97 per megawatt-hour. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/whats-the-eus-plan-to-cut-your-energy-bill-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/whats-the-eus-plan-to-cut-your-energy-bill-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:30:57 +0100 EU energy ministers discussed measures to ease winter energy costs as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving energy bills higher. But what do they include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/germany-gen-z-protests-turn-violent-as-shops-looted https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/germany-gen-z-protests-turn-violent-as-shops-looted Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:46:01 +0100 The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/karcher-ceo-warns-europe-faces-perfect-storm-as-he-calls-for-economic-reforms https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/karcher-ceo-warns-europe-faces-perfect-storm-as-he-calls-for-economic-reforms Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:59:35 +0100 Europe and Germany risk deindustrialisation, Kärcher CEO Hartmut Jenner has warned. He is urging major cuts in bureaucracy, incentives for extra work and a firm EU trade policy towards China and the US. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/berlin-student-protests-youth-demands-meet-extremist-mobilisation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/berlin-student-protests-youth-demands-meet-extremist-mobilisation Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:53:30 +0100 According to police, around 5,000 people joined a demonstration by the initiative "Gen Z regelt" at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. In the afternoon, organisers claimed some 11,000 participants had taken part. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/karcher-boss-less-regulation-more-action-to-get-europe-and-germany-fit-again https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/31/karcher-boss-less-regulation-more-action-to-get-europe-and-germany-fit-again Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:30:30 +0100 Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/canada-aims-to-become-eus-first-associate-member-by-june-2027-carney-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/canada-aims-to-become-eus-first-associate-member-by-june-2027-carney-says Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:09:25 +0100 Mark Carney has set June 2027 as the deadline to make Canada the European Union's first-ever "associate member". The category, which has no precedent, has been fiercely opposed by Germany. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/italy-on-high-alert-as-thousands-take-the-streets-in-nationwide-strike https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/italy-on-high-alert-as-thousands-take-the-streets-in-nationwide-strike Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:26:45 +0100 People have taken to the streets again in dozens of Italian cities to protest against the rising cost of living, as part of a general strike called by grassroots unions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-to-impose-2-fee-on-all-packages-entering-the-bloc-as-of-1-november https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-to-impose-2-fee-on-all-packages-entering-the-bloc-as-of-1-november Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:41:25 +0100 A €3 fee also came into force in July, leading to a 60% drop in small parcel imports over three months. The new rules aim to counter imports from Chinese platforms, whose low prices threaten European retailers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-has-voted-in-us-midterm-elections-vatican-says https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/pope-leo-xiv-has-voted-in-us-midterm-elections-vatican-says Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:59:38 +0100 The US midterm elections, scheduled for 3 November, will determine the make-up of Congress for President Donald Trump's final two years in office. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-deforestation-law-faces-enforcement-test-as-palm-oil-giants-risk-violations https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-deforestation-law-faces-enforcement-test-as-palm-oil-giants-risk-violations Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:58:39 +0100 After several setbacks, the EU's anti-deforestation rules are due to take force on 30 December 2026. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/which-vaccinations-should-you-have-this-autumn-and-which-are-recommended-in-germany https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/which-vaccinations-should-you-have-this-autumn-and-which-are-recommended-in-germany Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:13 +0100 In Germany new recommendations for coronavirus vaccinations now apply. Even last year far fewer people had themselves vaccinated against flu. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/europe-today-rare-oleshky-truce-holds-in-ukraine-albania-imposes-heavy-fines-on-protesters https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/europe-today-rare-oleshky-truce-holds-in-ukraine-albania-imposes-heavy-fines-on-protesters Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:01:54 +0100 A rare ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky enters its fourth day as aid is expected to arrive, after a Russian drone killed at least 14 at Dnipro's station. In Albania, protesters face fines up to €5,500. We also look at Israel's deadlock and the Ebola epidemic in Congo. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-and-canada-to-seal-new-alliance-in-montreal-under-trumps-shadow https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/eu-and-canada-to-seal-new-alliance-in-montreal-under-trumps-shadow Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:56 +0100 The EU-Canada summit in Montréal will expand cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, supply chains, AI, climate, security and the Arctic, and advance Canada's integration into EU programmes. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/germany-and-ukraine-test-armed-ground-robot-for-frontline-deployment https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/germany-and-ukraine-test-armed-ground-robot-for-frontline-deployment Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:56:57 +0100 Remote-controlled and heading for the front lines. ARX Robotics and the Ukrainian company ROBONEERS report completion of the first major system tests. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/major-strikes-planned-across-italy-on-friday-against-cost-of-living-and-military-spending https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/major-strikes-planned-across-italy-on-friday-against-cost-of-living-and-military-spending Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:47:34 +0100 Strikes and rallies are planned over rising living cost and the shift of public funds to arms. Unions are demanding wage increases in line with inflation; while dockworkers in 17 countries are mobilising against the war. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/brussels-hopes-unspent-defence-loans-may-help-plug-ukraines-budget-hole https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/brussels-hopes-unspent-defence-loans-may-help-plug-ukraines-budget-hole Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:57:45 +0100 The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/eu-lawmakers-press-beijing-to-rein-in-exports-during-beijing-visit https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/eu-lawmakers-press-beijing-to-rein-in-exports-during-beijing-visit Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:38:38 +0100 Following a deal to curb Chinese hybrid car imports, EU lawmakers are demanding similar measures in other industrial sectors, warning that Beijing's export-driven economic model threatens European jobs and industries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/is-von-der-leyens-associate-membership-for-canada-already-dead https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/is-von-der-leyens-associate-membership-for-canada-already-dead Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:22:21 +0100 The term ‘associate membership’ was dropped from the EU-Canada summit text after German pushback, in a major blow to Commission President von der Leyen. Nonetheless, the two sides are still keen to boost their partnership. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/what-worker-guarantees-do-unions-and-lawmakers-demand-to-unblock-eu-inc https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/what-worker-guarantees-do-unions-and-lawmakers-demand-to-unblock-eu-inc Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:18:10 +0100 Trade unions say the Commission’s pledge that labour law is “unaffected” does not close loopholes in the flagship 28th regime. Lawmakers cannot agree on how to fix them. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/eus-push-to-reduce-reliance-on-china-could-come-at-a-price https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/eus-push-to-reduce-reliance-on-china-could-come-at-a-price Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:58 +0100 Brussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/nord-stream-pipeline-wont-reopen-after-the-war-brussels-tells-the-us-and-russia https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/nord-stream-pipeline-wont-reopen-after-the-war-brussels-tells-the-us-and-russia Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:58:49 +0100 Brussels insists Nord Stream will remain shut after the war in Ukraine ends, countering a joint push by the US and Russia to restart the pipeline. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-removes-mention-of-associate-membership-from-canada-declaration https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-removes-mention-of-associate-membership-from-canada-declaration Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:59:40 +0100 The EU has dropped “associate membership” from the draft EU-Canada summit declaration after German objections, replacing it with “ever closer association”. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-defence-chief-warns-of-fuel-crunch-if-europe-goes-to-war https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-defence-chief-warns-of-fuel-crunch-if-europe-goes-to-war Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:21:34 +0100 The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, has warned that Europe must be prepared to "surge" energy production to fuel its armies in conflict. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-begins-talks-on-tougher-safeguards-for-newcomers-with-montenegro-first-in-line https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-begins-talks-on-tougher-safeguards-for-newcomers-with-montenegro-first-in-line Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:46:48 +0100 EU governments are divided over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and the possible suspension of voting rights, as Montenegro becomes the test case for tougher enlargement rules. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-inc-is-the-eus-flagship-start-up-plan-really-dying-over-workers-rights https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-inc-is-the-eus-flagship-start-up-plan-really-dying-over-workers-rights Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:32:08 +0100 The EU’s 28th regime, the plan to help start-ups grow, has stalled in the European Parliament as political parties and trade unions warn it will deregulate workers’ rights. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/after-months-dithering-europe-shows-its-ready-for-talks-with-russia https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/after-months-dithering-europe-shows-its-ready-for-talks-with-russia Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:21 +0100 As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are increasingly ready to engage in direct talks with Russia, something they have so far refused to do. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/inside-ukraines-extraordinary-underground-pipeline-operation-against-russian-forces-near-k https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/inside-ukraines-extraordinary-underground-pipeline-operation-against-russian-forces-near-k Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:30:16 +0100 Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's position in the area. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/von-der-leyens-canada-associate-membership-spurs-battle-of-words-with-eu-capitals https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/von-der-leyens-canada-associate-membership-spurs-battle-of-words-with-eu-capitals Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:44:50 +0100 Germany, Italy, France and Greece objected to a draft EU-Canada declaration that cites von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ offer, as the member states fear legal uncertainty and a precedent for other third countries ahead of the Montreal summit on Thursday and Friday. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/football-chinese-sponsors-drop-mbappe-over-mao-zedong-joke https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/football-chinese-sponsors-drop-mbappe-over-mao-zedong-joke Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:02:53 +0100 The decision came after the clip spread on social media across China, where jokes about Mao, who died in 1976, are seen as disrespectful. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/knives-knuckledusters-and-a-gucci-robbery-police-discover-chats-linked-to-milan-riots https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/knives-knuckledusters-and-a-gucci-robbery-police-discover-chats-linked-to-milan-riots Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:30:49 +0100 A 30-year-old researcher detained over the clashes in Milan has refused to answer a judge’s questions, as police investigating the unrest uncovered chats threatening officers and carried out searches across Italy. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/finnish-and-norwegian-leaders-call-putin-urge-restart-of-peace-talks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/finnish-and-norwegian-leaders-call-putin-urge-restart-of-peace-talks Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:14:19 +0100 The leaders of Finland and Norway held a phone call with Vladimir Putin to restart the peace process. The overture comes as Brussels prepares for face-to-face contacts with the Russian side. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-improves-jet-powered-drone-interception-rates-but-starlink-disruptions-threaten-pr https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-improves-jet-powered-drone-interception-rates-but-starlink-disruptions-threaten-pr Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:49:20 +0100 Ukraine made significant progress in countering Russia's jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates around 80%. But recent restrictions on US satellite services exposed Kyiv's reliance on US technology as it races to develop cheaper, more effective interceptors. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eu-inc-why-the-commissions-perfect-startup-plan-might-be-falling-apart https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/eu-inc-why-the-commissions-perfect-startup-plan-might-be-falling-apart Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:50 +0100 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? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ukraines-70-billion-shortfall-could-make-or-break-the-next-eu-budget https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/ukraines-70-billion-shortfall-could-make-or-break-the-next-eu-budget Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:00:28 +0100 Brussels faces a highly charged mix as the fight over the next EU budget overlaps with the efforts to plug Ukraine's €70 billion gap. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/exclusive-eu-to-give-frontex-new-powers-to-deport-migrants-from-outside-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/exclusive-eu-to-give-frontex-new-powers-to-deport-migrants-from-outside-europe Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:25:26 +0100 Under new rules, the EU border agency will be allowed to transfer migrants between third countries, expanding its operations beyond Europe and facilitating deportations from return hubs. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/serbias-student-victory-raises-hopes-of-an-eu-reset https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/serbias-student-victory-raises-hopes-of-an-eu-reset Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:42:21 +0100 The Student List’s election win ends Vučić’s 14-year rule and raises hopes of an EU reset, but its stance on Russia sanctions and Kosovo leaves Brussels cautious. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/zelenskyys-brussels-peace-talks-in-doubt-after-us-changes-plans https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/zelenskyys-brussels-peace-talks-in-doubt-after-us-changes-plans Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:42:48 +0100 Zelenskyy said the planned visit would gather Ukraine, the US, EU and NATO in high-level talks on security guarantees and diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/democracy-has-won-europe-celebrates-lulas-surprise-victory-in-brazil https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/democracy-has-won-europe-celebrates-lulas-surprise-victory-in-brazil Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:33:58 +0100 European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eu-hails-serbias-political-upheaval-after-student-group-ends-vucics-rule https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eu-hails-serbias-political-upheaval-after-student-group-ends-vucics-rule Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:41 +0100 EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/can-eu-inc-still-make-business-easier-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/can-eu-inc-still-make-business-easier-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:30:34 +0100 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eu-inc-is-the-eus-startup-booster-losing-steam-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/eu-inc-is-the-eus-startup-booster-losing-steam-take-our-poll Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:07:54 +0100 With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/europe-weighs-10bn-plan-to-launch-its-own-astronauts-ahead-of-rome-space-summit https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/europe-weighs-10bn-plan-to-launch-its-own-astronauts-ahead-of-rome-space-summit Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:37:41 +0100 Europe is seeking to boost its presence in space and cut technological dependence on other states. The 15 December ESA summit in Rome will shape choices on astronauts, cargo and investment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/off-the-record-yalta-20-spells-bad-news-for-europe-in-desperate-need-of-a-plan https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/off-the-record-yalta-20-spells-bad-news-for-europe-in-desperate-need-of-a-plan Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:39:10 +0100 In this week’s newsletter Euronews’ Chief Europe Editor Maria Tadeo examines an “unfortunate triumvirate” facing Europe: Trump, Xi and Putin. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/thousands-march-across-italy-as-protests-bring-isolated-clashes-with-police https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/25/thousands-march-across-italy-as-protests-bring-isolated-clashes-with-police Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:32:06 +0100 Demonstrations took place in Italy on Saturday over the rising cost of living. No serious clashes were reported, with nine people arrested nationwide.