http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:12 +0200 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:12 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/europe-is-the-last-evangelist-of-a-trade-order-thats-no-longer-respected-frances-haddad http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/europe-is-the-last-evangelist-of-a-trade-order-thats-no-longer-respected-frances-haddad Wed, 27 May 2026 16:59:40 +0200 France’s EU Affairs Minister says it’s time for Europe to leverage “all the tools” it has to protect itself from the increasingly “aggressive trade practices” of foreign competitors. He adds that China and the US have long abandoned the foundational rules of international trade. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/no-alternative-to-full-eu-membership-ukraines-deputy-pm-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/no-alternative-to-full-eu-membership-ukraines-deputy-pm-tells-euronews Tue, 26 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200 Brussels must speed up the EU accession process and full membership remains the only option, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka, tells Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says Tue, 26 May 2026 15:58:25 +0200 France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/partnership-with-eu-only-getting-started-canadian-foreign-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/partnership-with-eu-only-getting-started-canadian-foreign-minister-tells-euronews Tue, 12 May 2026 13:25:52 +0200 Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews Mon, 11 May 2026 20:01:17 +0200 While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/spains-humane-migration-policy-is-model-for-europe-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/spains-humane-migration-policy-is-model-for-europe-minister-says Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:03:24 +0200 Spain's Migration Minister defended the country’s migration approach in an interview with Euronews amid criticism from EU leaders on plans to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/learn-from-ukraine-or-defence-money-will-be-wasted-sanna-marin-warns-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/learn-from-ukraine-or-defence-money-will-be-wasted-sanna-marin-warns-eu Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:08:40 +0200 The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/no-country-can-legally-restrict-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz-un-maritime-chief-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/no-country-can-legally-restrict-navigation-in-strait-of-hormuz-un-maritime-chief-says Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:30 +0200 The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become "collateral" in conflicts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/iran-to-blame-for-closing-strait-of-hormuz-says-gulf-leader http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/iran-to-blame-for-closing-strait-of-hormuz-says-gulf-leader Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:23:15 +0200 The Gulf Chief Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi told Euronews that Iran is responsible for weaponising the Strait to score a geopolitical win and should deal with the effects. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/israel-needs-to-stop-encouraging-settler-violence-palestinian-fm-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/israel-needs-to-stop-encouraging-settler-violence-palestinian-fm-says Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:02:17 +0200 Palestinian foreign minister told Euronews Israel should protect Palestinians in the West Bank as the occupier, and that instead the government supports settler violence. She also said the Iran war had further marginalised Palestinian aspirations to statehood. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/ongoing-wars-not-failure-of-un-but-of-member-states-general-assembly-president-tells-euron http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/ongoing-wars-not-failure-of-un-but-of-member-states-general-assembly-president-tells-euron Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:39:59 +0200 The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/us-wrong-to-negotiate-iranian-regime-not-trustworthy-iranian-opposition-leader http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/us-wrong-to-negotiate-iranian-regime-not-trustworthy-iranian-opposition-leader Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:42:51 +0200 Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/the-us-must-not-divert-weapons-for-ukraine-to-iran-finnish-defence-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/27/the-us-must-not-divert-weapons-for-ukraine-to-iran-finnish-defence-minister-tells-euronews Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:29:54 +0100 The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/europe-can-still-win-next-tech-race-if-it-completes-internal-market-european-patent-chief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/europe-can-still-win-next-tech-race-if-it-completes-internal-market-european-patent-chief Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:37 +0100 António Campinos says Europe has “more or less lost” the global AI race, but can still be a major player in the next tech revolution if it focuses on bringing down barriers within the EU single market. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/european-sovereignty-requires-control-over-its-industry-belgian-economy-minister-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/european-sovereignty-requires-control-over-its-industry-belgian-economy-minister-tells-eur Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:37:39 +0100 Belgium's Economy Minister David Clarinval is advocating full economic sovereignty in Europe. Therefore, Europe needs to regain control of its industrial capabilities, energy, defence and agriculture. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/children-as-young-as-12-are-getting-radicalised-in-europe-eu-counter-terrorism-chief-tells http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/children-as-young-as-12-are-getting-radicalised-in-europe-eu-counter-terrorism-chief-tells Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:31:30 +0100 European teens are in danger of radicalisation and recruitment online, the EU counter-terrorism coordinator warns, saying children as young as 12 are being targeted. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/fear-lebanon-could-be-the-next-gaza-un-humanitarian-chief-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/fear-lebanon-could-be-the-next-gaza-un-humanitarian-chief-tells-euronews Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:53:19 +0100 The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:05:08 +0100 UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/us-president-trump-cannot-be-pushed-by-anyone-israeli-opposition-leader-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/us-president-trump-cannot-be-pushed-by-anyone-israeli-opposition-leader-tells-euronews Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:50:26 +0100 Israel's opposition leader rebuffed claims that the US was pushed into attacking Iran by Prime Minister Netanyahu in a Euronews interview, amid rising doubts over whether the two allies are ultimately seeking different outcomes in the war on Iran. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/any-base-could-be-target-iranian-ambassador-to-un-does-not-rule-out-attacks-on-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/any-base-could-be-target-iranian-ambassador-to-un-does-not-rule-out-attacks-on-europe Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:18:49 +0100 Iran's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva denied that Tehran attacked its neighbouring countries in a Euronews interview, while simultaneously stating that military forces have been instructed to target US military bases. This could include European sites. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/von-der-leyen-acting-outside-of-competence-on-iran-war-former-france-ambassador-araud-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/von-der-leyen-acting-outside-of-competence-on-iran-war-former-france-ambassador-araud-says Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:06:39 +0100 Gérard Araud told Euronews Ursula von der Leyen is overstepping her mandate on foreign policy as Commission chief and pushing a German line on the 27. While not historically a competence of the Commission, von der Leyen is establishing her own line on geopolitics - not without friction. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/everyone-loves-bukele-for-it-el-salvadors-vp-ulloa-defends-mass-crackdown-of-gangs http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/06/everyone-loves-bukele-for-it-el-salvadors-vp-ulloa-defends-mass-crackdown-of-gangs Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:35:40 +0100 Félix Ulloa says Europe does not understand what he describes as 'the miracle of Bukele' after a radical crackdown on gang violence. While crime has dramatically declined in what used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world, critics say El Salvador is turning into a police state. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/05/finnish-minister-denounces-spains-mass-regularisation-of-migrants http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/05/finnish-minister-denounces-spains-mass-regularisation-of-migrants Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:31:41 +0100 Finnish Minister of Interior Affairs Mari Rantanen, who has spearheaded a significant tightening of immigration to the country, told Euronews that Europe’s migration policies will not be resolved with solidarity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/trump-could-accept-leadership-from-reformed-iran-regime-former-cia-chief-petraeus-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/trump-could-accept-leadership-from-reformed-iran-regime-former-cia-chief-petraeus-says Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:13:03 +0100 The former CIA chief David Petraeus told Euronews it is possible a more moderate figurehead could emerge who “wants to sail straight”, but that this would be “a dramatic departure” from the current situation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/swedish-foreign-minister-frustrated-by-hungarys-illogical-blocking-of-ukraine-loan http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/23/swedish-foreign-minister-frustrated-by-hungarys-illogical-blocking-of-ukraine-loan Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:30:39 +0100 Sweden's foreign minister told Euronews that the EU must find a way to push through its €90 billion loan for Ukraine and put more pressure on Hungary. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/romanian-finance-minister-backs-eurobonds-and-made-in-europe-in-competitiveness-drive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/17/romanian-finance-minister-backs-eurobonds-and-made-in-europe-in-competitiveness-drive Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:38:22 +0100 Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/12/french-defence-minister-questions-whether-russia-really-wants-peace-with-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/12/french-defence-minister-questions-whether-russia-really-wants-peace-with-ukraine Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:16:17 +0100 The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/council-of-europe-chief-calls-for-political-and-financial-backing-of-ukraine-special-tribu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/council-of-europe-chief-calls-for-political-and-financial-backing-of-ukraine-special-tribu Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:45:09 +0100 The head of Europe’s leading human rights organisation, the Council of Europe, told Euronews that European countries need to provide the budgetary resources and political will to ensure accountability for Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/26/greenlandic-minister-says-us-interests-unclear-with-no-deal-yet-on-the-table http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/26/greenlandic-minister-says-us-interests-unclear-with-no-deal-yet-on-the-table Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:46:16 +0100 Minister Naaja Nathanielsen told Euronews that the Greenlandic government is seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s demands, cautioning that ‘full access’ to her Arctic country’s mineral resources would cross its red lines. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/20/president-trump-is-trying-to-replace-the-un-says-belgian-fm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/20/president-trump-is-trying-to-replace-the-un-says-belgian-fm Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:31:01 +0100 US President Donald Trump is trying to supplant the United Nations with his supposedly transitional "Board of Peace", Maxime Prévot told Euronews. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/14/us-military-intervention-could-have-decisive-effect-on-dynamics-inside-iran-says-john-bolt http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/14/us-military-intervention-could-have-decisive-effect-on-dynamics-inside-iran-says-john-bolt Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:21 +0100 John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for "targeted strikes" on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.' http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/belgium-open-to-housing-foreign-prisoners-in-other-countries-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/belgium-open-to-housing-foreign-prisoners-in-other-countries-minister-says Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:18:16 +0100 Belgium’s Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt is looking at “every possible solution” to increase the number of irregular migrants returned from Belgium, including renting prison space abroad to house foreign prisoners. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/danish-presidency-has-bolstered-europes-defence-and-competitiveness-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/danish-presidency-has-bolstered-europes-defence-and-competitiveness-minister-says Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:16:55 +0100 As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/lets-prove-them-wrong-spanish-economy-minister-responds-to-us-criticism http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/lets-prove-them-wrong-spanish-economy-minister-responds-to-us-criticism Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:56:28 +0100 Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/documents-shouldnt-disappear-eu-ombudswoman-weighs-in-on-von-der-leyens-disappearing-texts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/documents-shouldnt-disappear-eu-ombudswoman-weighs-in-on-von-der-leyens-disappearing-texts Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:07:27 +0100 The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/belgian-drug-tsar-to-eu-pressure-encrypted-apps-to-work-with-law-enforcement http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/belgian-drug-tsar-to-eu-pressure-encrypted-apps-to-work-with-law-enforcement Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:27:24 +0100 Belgium’s first-ever National Drug Commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, tells Euronews that the European Union needs to crack down on encrypted messaging platforms that allow drug traffickers to coordinate their criminal operations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/27/european-decision-making-on-ukraine-embarrassing-former-foreign-minister-kuleba-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/27/european-decision-making-on-ukraine-embarrassing-former-foreign-minister-kuleba-says Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:31:01 +0100 Ukraine’s former foreign minister tells Euronews’ 12 Minutes With that Europe needs to "pull itself together" amid the diplomatic push for peace, saying the current 'pace of decision-making' means there "are no good times for Europe ahead." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/14/europe-must-reinvent-growth-formula-in-changing-world-eurogroup-boss-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/14/europe-must-reinvent-growth-formula-in-changing-world-eurogroup-boss-tells-euronews Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:08:05 +0100 Europe must reinvent its growth model in changing world hit by tariffs and force, Eurogroup boss tells Euronews in exclusive interview. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/north-macedonia-bullied-on-its-eu-membership-path-pm-mickoski-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/07/north-macedonia-bullied-on-its-eu-membership-path-pm-mickoski-says Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:40:06 +0100 Having spent over two decades in the EU membership waiting room, North Macedonia hopes the wait will finally be over as Prime Minister Mickoski tells Euronews the accession of his country has been delayed by “artificial disputes”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/06/eu-risks-losing-credibility-if-it-fails-to-enlarge-montenegros-deputy-pm-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/06/eu-risks-losing-credibility-if-it-fails-to-enlarge-montenegros-deputy-pm-warns Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:40:20 +0100 Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility and send a ‘horrible signal’ to other candidates, its deputy Prime Minister warns. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/we-dont-accept-lectures-when-it-comes-to-the-fight-against-corruption-pm-rama-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/05/we-dont-accept-lectures-when-it-comes-to-the-fight-against-corruption-pm-rama-says Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:15:54 +0100 Albania is committed to joining the EU by 2030 in an “ambitious but doable” timeline, Edi Rama told Euronews. The European Commission's annual check-up of where the EU candidate countries stand on their membership paths came out largely positive for Tirana. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/28/put-money-where-the-problem-is-lithuanian-fm-tells-euronews-eu-must-bolster-eastern-flank- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/28/put-money-where-the-problem-is-lithuanian-fm-tells-euronews-eu-must-bolster-eastern-flank- Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:00:58 +0100 Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys tells Euronews that defending the eastern flank is an existential question after a series of destabilising airspace incursions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-trumps-push-to-fully-wean-eu-off-russian-energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/17/romanian-foreign-minister-backs-trumps-push-to-fully-wean-eu-off-russian-energy Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:58 +0200 Neighbouring Slovakia and Hungary are resisting pressure from the Trump administration to suspend their purchases of Russian energy products. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/ebrd-chief-bank-even-more-important-amid-global-tensions-aid-cuts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/ebrd-chief-bank-even-more-important-amid-global-tensions-aid-cuts Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:04 +0200 Odile Renaud-Basso dismisses decline of multilateralism as a threat to the mission of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and foresees a role in post-war Ukraine and Gaza’s post-war recovery.