http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:55:27 +0200 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:55:27 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/30/eu-and-india-seek-closer-relations-in-shadow-of-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/30/eu-and-india-seek-closer-relations-in-shadow-of-russia Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:00:23 +0200 The European Commission has proposed a new EU-India Strategic Agenda, for the bloc to develop ties in trade and security with the world's most populous democracy. However, India's enduring alliance with Russia remains a source of disagreement between the two sides. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/23/can-the-eu-overcome-divergence-over-sanctions-against-israel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/23/can-the-eu-overcome-divergence-over-sanctions-against-israel Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:43 +0200 The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among  EU member states. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/16/will-the-eu-mercosur-partnership-get-off-the-ground http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/16/will-the-eu-mercosur-partnership-get-off-the-ground Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:30:50 +0200 The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/is-the-eu-failing-to-prevent-forest-fires http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/09/is-the-eu-failing-to-prevent-forest-fires Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:30:17 +0200 This year's expected to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record in Europe. While the EU has strengthened its response through the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism, many argue that more investment and policies should be directed toward prevention. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/02/can-the-eu-implement-its-new-press-freedom-law http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/02/can-the-eu-implement-its-new-press-freedom-law Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:20 +0200 Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, but it has been declining in several EU member states. Since August, governments have to fully implement the Media Freedom Act, but some are resisting the first-ever EU regulation related to the press. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/26/can-the-eu-economy-withstand-the-trade-deal-with-the-us http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/26/can-the-eu-economy-withstand-the-trade-deal-with-the-us Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:00:32 +0200 "It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/will-regulation-make-the-eu-the-most-trusted-power-in-ai http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/19/will-regulation-make-the-eu-the-most-trusted-power-in-ai Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:08 +0200 Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/12/can-the-eu-be-a-climate-leader-and-boost-its-economic-competitiveness http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/12/can-the-eu-be-a-climate-leader-and-boost-its-economic-competitiveness Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:00:21 +0200 A recent proposal by the European Commission to set an emission reduction target of 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 level is being criticised by European lawmakers, member states and environmentalists alike. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/29/the-battle-over-the-eus-2-trillion-budget-has-begun http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/29/the-battle-over-the-eus-2-trillion-budget-has-begun Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:35:59 +0200 The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the move as effective, but critics have warned it could undermine rural and regional development. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/22/will-eu-fertiliser-tariffs-hit-russias-coffers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/22/will-eu-fertiliser-tariffs-hit-russias-coffers Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:01 +0200 To reduce its economic dependence on Russia, the EU has imposed higher tariffs on fertilisers and agricultural products. The aim is to reduce Russian revenue, but it could impact on food prices in the EU, which worries farmers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/can-the-eu-establish-common-rules-to-limit-sperm-and-egg-donation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/15/can-the-eu-establish-common-rules-to-limit-sperm-and-egg-donation Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:00:54 +0200 Births conceived through sperm donation are on the rise in Europe, but recent controversies involving so-called "super donors" have prompted several EU countries to call for clear regulation and international limits on sperm and egg donations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/08/can-the-eu-jet-itself-into-the-space-race http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/08/can-the-eu-jet-itself-into-the-space-race Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:00:37 +0200 A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/01/will-new-animal-welfare-law-curb-illegal-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/01/will-new-animal-welfare-law-curb-illegal-trade Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:07 +0200 The EU has created its first law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A regulation that was long overdue, considering that 44% of EU households have a pet and it's a billion-dollar business. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/is-it-possible-to-balance-the-interests-of-air-passengers-and-airlines http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/24/is-it-possible-to-balance-the-interests-of-air-passengers-and-airlines Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:00:15 +0200 The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage. This episode explains what to expect when flying within the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/17/will-a-new-strategy-improve-european-water-management http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/17/will-a-new-strategy-improve-european-water-management Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:30:07 +0200 One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new European Water Resilience Strategy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/10/is-debt-justified-to-increase-defence-investments http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/10/is-debt-justified-to-increase-defence-investments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:00:34 +0200 First it was vaccines, then gas and now the EU will make joint purchases of defence equipment. This latest emergency is due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of less investment by the US in Europe's protection. Is the new financial instrument Security Action for Europe up to the challenge? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/03/can-europe-make-ecological-farming-competitive http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/03/can-europe-make-ecological-farming-competitive Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:00:35 +0200 Last year farmers' protested against red tape pinned to EU funding, and their demonstrations yielded results. The European Commission has been simplifying farmers' environmental obligations, but how will it reform the Common Agricultural Policy in the next EU budget? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/27/can-the-eu-afford-to-phase-out-imports-of-russian-fuel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/27/can-the-eu-afford-to-phase-out-imports-of-russian-fuel Tue, 27 May 2025 19:00:24 +0200 Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/20/can-the-eu-do-enough-to-attract-scientists-to-work-in-its-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/20/can-the-eu-do-enough-to-attract-scientists-to-work-in-its-countries Tue, 20 May 2025 18:20:01 +0200 Europe is home to more than two million researchers and the bloc wants to attract many more, especially after restrictions imposed by the US government on the scientific community. Will the "Choose Europe" initiative be enough to make the EU a world leader in science? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/digital-border-system-targets-crime-and-irregular-migration http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/13/digital-border-system-targets-crime-and-irregular-migration Tue, 13 May 2025 20:30:08 +0200 People without a passport from an EU country will soon face a new digital border system that will record much of their personal information. The so-called Entry/Exit System aims to increase security, but EU DECODED explains that it can also act as a tool to prevent irregular migration. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/06/will-companies-cut-down-on-microplastic-pollution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/06/will-companies-cut-down-on-microplastic-pollution Tue, 06 May 2025 18:30:50 +0200 Microplastics are among the worst polluters for all ecosystems and can be harmful to all life. We look at how new regulations could reduce the contamination that often occurs during the transport of plastic pellets used in the manufacture of larger products. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/29/how-does-the-european-union-want-to-make-toys-safe-for-children http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/29/how-does-the-european-union-want-to-make-toys-safe-for-children Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:30:43 +0200 Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/22/eu-decoded-is-the-eu-losing-the-geopolitical-race-for-critical-raw-minerals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/22/eu-decoded-is-the-eu-losing-the-geopolitical-race-for-critical-raw-minerals Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:00:30 +0200 The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/15/what-impact-will-driving-at-17-have-on-road-safety http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/15/what-impact-will-driving-at-17-have-on-road-safety Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200 Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/will-citizens-channel-their-savings-to-boost-eu-businesses http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/08/will-citizens-channel-their-savings-to-boost-eu-businesses Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0200 The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial products a win-win situation for everyone involved. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/01/will-european-agriculture-convert-to-new-genomic-techniques http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/01/will-european-agriculture-convert-to-new-genomic-techniques Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:00:09 +0200 The European Union has just taken a step towards deregulating New Genomic Techniques used for the improvement of agricultural plants. The agrichemical sector argues that they are essential to ensuring the future of food production, but many remain sceptical. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/25/will-deportation-hubs-help-speed-up-migrant-returns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/25/will-deportation-hubs-help-speed-up-migrant-returns Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:00:06 +0100 The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/18/will-fewer-corporate-reporting-obligations-jeopardise-the-eu-green-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/18/will-fewer-corporate-reporting-obligations-jeopardise-the-eu-green-deal Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:00:34 +0100 Cutting down on red tape to help boost companies’ competitiveness is the aim of a European Commission proposal to simplify corporate reporting obligations. But critics of the so-called Omnibus package claim the proposal is a step back for human rights and the environment. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/12/will-new-legally-binding-targets-turn-the-fight-against-waste-around http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/12/will-new-legally-binding-targets-turn-the-fight-against-waste-around Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:17 +0100 Every year, millions of tonnes of food and textile waste are generated in the EU. The mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle to promote the circular economy does not seem to be enough to drive change. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/04/will-loss-of-ai-specific-liability-rules-leave-victims-without-redress http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/04/will-loss-of-ai-specific-liability-rules-leave-victims-without-redress Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:30:28 +0100 In a world-first, the EU created legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence, called the AI Act. But it now seems to be moving away from effective protection for those harmed by this technology by abandoning a proposed AI Liability Directive. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/25/noise-pollution-directive-a-far-cry-from-effective http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/25/noise-pollution-directive-a-far-cry-from-effective Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:00:28 +0100 High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/19/brussels-wants-to-strengthen-the-bargaining-power-of-farmers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/19/brussels-wants-to-strengthen-the-bargaining-power-of-farmers Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:40:38 +0100 The price of the groceries we buy are the result of tough negotiations between large purchasers and farmers. But farmers very often feel taken advantage of by major retailers, claiming they are forced to undersell their products. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/11/non-alcoholic-wines-seen-as-key-to-reviving-europes-declining-wine-industry http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/11/non-alcoholic-wines-seen-as-key-to-reviving-europes-declining-wine-industry Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:30:11 +0100 To counter declining wine consumption, experts encourage European producers to explore the growing market for low and non-alcoholic wines, offering economic potential. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/04/can-the-eu-safeguard-critical-medicines http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/04/can-the-eu-safeguard-critical-medicines Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:12 +0100 Drug shortages are an old problem, but over the past few years they have hit record levels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/28/eu-decoded-should-access-to-abortion-be-harmonised-within-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/28/eu-decoded-should-access-to-abortion-be-harmonised-within-eu Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:11 +0100 For more than 60 years, Europe has led a global trend towards legal access to abortion. Fears of a reversal of this trend have led to the campaign “My Choice, My Voice”, a citizens’ initiative calling for action from the European Commission. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/21/eu-decoded-will-a-european-rush-to-rearm-be-properly-funded http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/21/eu-decoded-will-a-european-rush-to-rearm-be-properly-funded Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:00:07 +0100 The European Union wants to bolster defence in face of Russia's aggression on Ukraine and growing US demands for greater European financial support for NATO. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/14/eu-decoded-how-to-balance-rights-to-privacy-with-combatting-online-child-sex-abuse http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/14/eu-decoded-how-to-balance-rights-to-privacy-with-combatting-online-child-sex-abuse Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:10:33 +0100 Child sexual abuse is a growing problem and crimes committed via the Internet make it much more difficult to combat. The EU is revising its the rules in an attempt to criminalise behaviour online as well as in the real world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/07/eu-decoded-will-the-deal-to-end-fake-internships-be-reached-by-2025 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/07/eu-decoded-will-the-deal-to-end-fake-internships-be-reached-by-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:30:37 +0100 In this episode, we focus on a directive on unpaid internships that aims to end the exploitation of around 1.5 million young Europeans. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/17/eu-decoded-how-and-why-is-eu-downgrading-protection-status-of-wolves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/17/eu-decoded-how-and-why-is-eu-downgrading-protection-status-of-wolves Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:15 +0100 In this episode we ask why the EU is determined to reduce the protected status of wolves, a species almost extinct in this part of the world about a century ago. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/10/eu-decoded-new-smoking-trends-could-be-affected-by-more-restrictive-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/10/eu-decoded-new-smoking-trends-could-be-affected-by-more-restrictive-rules Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:10:16 +0100 In this edition, we look at EU Member States' decision to adopt a recommendation reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in certain outdoor spaces. The aim is to not only ban traditional cigarettes, but also inhaled tobacco products. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/03/eu-decoded-taxing-online-platforms-fair-game-for-vat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/03/eu-decoded-taxing-online-platforms-fair-game-for-vat Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:40:07 +0100 Online platforms for short-term rentals and transportation services, such as Airbnb and Uber, will have to charge VAT from 2030 at the latest, as the EU recently approved new rules for online services. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/26/eu-decoded-deforestation-laws-trade-offs-under-negotiation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/26/eu-decoded-deforestation-laws-trade-offs-under-negotiation Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:40 +0100 Can the goods we buy and the services we use affect the survival of the rainforest? The EU thinks so and this episode explores its new law on deforestation, which is provoking a backlash from companies and countries who are negotiating over how to delay the application of the new rules. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/19/eu-decoded-could-lab-grown-meat-arrive-in-supermarkets-soon http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/19/eu-decoded-could-lab-grown-meat-arrive-in-supermarkets-soon Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:02 +0100 In this episode we talk about new ways of manufacturing mankind’s primary source of protein: meat. The Netherlands, Spain and Germany lead the way in development of cell-based meat, but it has already been banned in Italy. So how urgently does the EU need to address common rules on the product? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/13/eu-decoded-will-the-digital-euro-strengthen-financial-security http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/13/eu-decoded-will-the-digital-euro-strengthen-financial-security Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:13 +0100 In this episode we talk about a new payment method that is being studied by the European Central Bank: the digital euro. Do we need another alternative for online payments and could this project have negative impacts on the banking system? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/05/eu-decoded-governments-may-try-to-delay-action-on-air-pollution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/11/05/eu-decoded-governments-may-try-to-delay-action-on-air-pollution Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:43 +0100 In this episode we talk about air pollution, the biggest environmental risk to health in the European Union. The Ambient Air Quality Directive has just been revised with stricter limits, but some member states may ask to postpone it under the pretext of protecting economic activity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/29/eu-decoded-how-will-future-european-commissioners-be-vetted http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/29/eu-decoded-how-will-future-european-commissioners-be-vetted Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:34 +0100 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". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/22/eu-decoded-pros-and-cons-of-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-vehicles http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/22/eu-decoded-pros-and-cons-of-tariffs-on-chinese-electric-vehicles Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:00:19 +0200 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?