https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:25:21 +0200 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:25:21 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/the-eu-wants-to-protect-children-online-what-about-everyone-else https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/the-eu-wants-to-protect-children-online-what-about-everyone-else Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:30 +0200 The EU's new EU Kids Act wants to protect minors from addictive platform designs. Critics warn that age-based protection alone may deepen exclusion for disabled users, migrants and the undocumented. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/the-eu-kids-act-targets-addictive-apps-to-protect-children-online https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/the-eu-kids-act-targets-addictive-apps-to-protect-children-online Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:33:21 +0200 The European Commission has proposed a single EU-wide rulebook to govern how children experience social media, video platforms, games and AI chatbots. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/eu-kids-act-the-eus-plan-to-make-the-internet-safer-for-kids https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/eu-kids-act-the-eus-plan-to-make-the-internet-safer-for-kids Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:35 +0200 The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design". https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/can-the-eu-protect-kids-from-the-dangers-of-social-media https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/can-the-eu-protect-kids-from-the-dangers-of-social-media Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:13 +0200 The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/how-is-the-eu-improving-kids-safety-online-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/21/how-is-the-eu-improving-kids-safety-online-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:15:56 +0200 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the EU KIDS ACT on 17 September. It limits children’s access to social media and makes online games, video-sharing sites, and AI chatbots minor-proof. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/one-wallet-27-systems-can-the-eu-build-an-untraceable-digital-id https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/17/one-wallet-27-systems-can-the-eu-build-an-untraceable-digital-id Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:35:20 +0200 The EU wants every citizen to have a digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. Digital rights groups warn that the safeguards aren’t ready and that a system designed to protect privacy could instead make Europeans easier to track. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/eu-digital-wallet-24-of-27-members-will-miss-the-deadline https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/16/eu-digital-wallet-24-of-27-members-will-miss-the-deadline Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:25:37 +0200 The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/would-you-trust-one-app-with-all-your-digital-identity https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/15/would-you-trust-one-app-with-all-your-digital-identity Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:02:36 +0200 By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/could-one-app-soon-replace-your-entire-wallet-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/could-one-app-soon-replace-your-entire-wallet-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:34:42 +0200 More and more public and private services move online. The EU Digital Identity Wallet aims to help citizens keep track of their digital documents and gain stronger control over their personal data. But how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/all-your-docs-in-one-app-new-eu-digital-wallet-could-solve-admin-issues https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/14/all-your-docs-in-one-app-new-eu-digital-wallet-could-solve-admin-issues Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:08:59 +0200 Would you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/right-to-repair-spare-parts-and-services-price-europeans-out-of-fixing-their-gadgets https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/right-to-repair-spare-parts-and-services-price-europeans-out-of-fixing-their-gadgets Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:35:23 +0200 The EU’s Right to Repair Directive is now in force, but for many consumers, fixing a broken appliance or smartphone still costs more than buying a new one. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/broken-gadget-the-eus-repair-directive-makes-manufacturers-fix-it https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/broken-gadget-the-eus-repair-directive-makes-manufacturers-fix-it Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:50:18 +0200 The EU’s Right to Repair Directive wants manufacturers to repair your electronics and reduce 35 million tons of waste from broken appliances. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/can-the-eu-save-consumers-12bn-on-appliance-repairs https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/can-the-eu-save-consumers-12bn-on-appliance-repairs Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:31:13 +0200 Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European households around €12 billion a year. Can the EU make fixing things easier and cheaper? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/how-can-new-eu-rules-save-you-hundreds-on-broken-appliances https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/how-can-new-eu-rules-save-you-hundreds-on-broken-appliances Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:20:26 +0200 Broken toaster? Dead vacuum? Faulty fridge? For most Europeans, the answer is not repair but replacement. And that convenience comes with a large price tag: almost €12 billion a year. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/how-can-the-eu-help-you-repair-your-broken-electronics-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/07/how-can-the-eu-help-you-repair-your-broken-electronics-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:15:02 +0200 Discarding repairable goods generates 35 million tonnes of waste and 261 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Brussels wants to change this by promoting repairs over replacements. But how does it make fixing products easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/why-so-many-countries-want-to-join-the-eu-except-europes-richest https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/why-so-many-countries-want-to-join-the-eu-except-europes-richest Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:30:29 +0200 Nine candidate countries are racing to get into the European Union. Three of Europe’s wealthiest democracies are doing everything they can to stay out. Is the EU’s pull weaker on the continent’s richest? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/iceland-said-no-to-eu-membership-talks-what-does-it-mean https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/02/iceland-said-no-to-eu-membership-talks-what-does-it-mean Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:30:58 +0200 Icelanders voted to keep their stalled EU membership bid on ice, dealing a blow to Brussels' post-Ukraine enlargement drive. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/what-does-icelands-no-vote-mean-for-the-eus-enlargement-policy https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/01/what-does-icelands-no-vote-mean-for-the-eus-enlargement-policy Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:15:29 +0200 Iceland won’t reopen EU membership negotiations after 58.2 percent voted against in Saturday’s referendum. Does this challenge whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond finances? https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/why-is-the-eu-looking-for-new-member-states-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/why-is-the-eu-looking-for-new-member-states-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:08:35 +0200 Iceland has voted against reopening EU membership talks, with 52.8 percent rejecting the government's proposal. This comes as the EU wants to expand and strengthen unity. But why does the EU want to enlarge? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/does-the-eu-need-more-member-states-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/does-the-eu-need-more-member-states-take-our-poll Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:42:01 +0200 After Iceland voted ‘no’ to joining the EU, what’s the status of European enlargement? Nine candidate countries are waiting in line, but so far none is as close to accession as Iceland would have been. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/27/which-eu-countries-invest-more-in-maritime-defence-and-why https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/27/which-eu-countries-invest-more-in-maritime-defence-and-why Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:25:17 +0200 Europe's naval rearmament is rising. Which countries drive the maritime defence boom and why the map may be misleading. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/eu-pours-billions-into-maritime-defence-as-threats-to-its-seas-persist https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/26/eu-pours-billions-into-maritime-defence-as-threats-to-its-seas-persist Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:30:12 +0200 From undersea cables to warships, the EU is spending record sums to defend its waters. Watch the video. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/eu-sea-defence-the-new-race-to-protect-cables-pipelines-and-trade https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/eu-sea-defence-the-new-race-to-protect-cables-pipelines-and-trade Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:15:10 +0200 Is the deep blue sea the next frontier for defence? Global economies are increasingly dependent on vulnerable subsea data and energy pipelines. So, the EU and its members are shifting budgets towards maritime defence tools. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/could-one-attack-underwater-disrupt-the-eu-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/could-one-attack-underwater-disrupt-the-eu-take-our-poll Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:44:50 +0200 The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming increasingly important. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/can-the-eu-fight-underwater-threats-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/24/can-the-eu-fight-underwater-threats-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:55 +0200 Underwater sabotage and threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-meetings-8-million-a-year-how-big-tobacco-lobbies-the-eu https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/20/hundreds-of-meetings-8-million-a-year-how-big-tobacco-lobbies-the-eu Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:51 +0200 A massive surge in tobacco industry lobbying is undercutting the European Union’s public health agenda, derailing legislative proposals, and triggering a political battles over new nicotine products. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/can-the-eu-stop-smoking-and-vaping-not-quite-but-it-can-raise-taxes https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/can-the-eu-stop-smoking-and-vaping-not-quite-but-it-can-raise-taxes Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:23 +0200 Can the EU ban smoking? Not really, but it can make it so expensive smokers think twice before lighting that cigarette. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/could-the-eu-ban-smoking-commission-to-re-write-rules-for-the-next-generation https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/could-the-eu-ban-smoking-commission-to-re-write-rules-for-the-next-generation Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0200 The EU is pursuing its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxation in a decade. The proposed Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) raises taxes on cigarettes and introduces taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. After the Parliament rejected its position, Council negotiations continue. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/is-the-eu-cracking-down-on-tobacco-ask-the-euronews-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/is-the-eu-cracking-down-on-tobacco-ask-the-euronews-chatbot Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:05:50 +0200 The EU is considering its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxes in over a decade through a revised Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD). The proposal would increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent and introduce EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/can-the-eu-stop-smoking-by-taxing-cigarettes-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/17/can-the-eu-stop-smoking-by-taxing-cigarettes-take-our-poll Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:05:35 +0200 The EU is proposing sharp tax increases on cigarettes and, for the first time, EU-wide minimum excise duties on vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. This follows a review that found current tobacco laws are no longer keeping pace with the rapidly evolving nicotine market. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/the-eu-loses-one-in-four-litres-of-treated-water-can-digitalisation-fix-that https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/13/the-eu-loses-one-in-four-litres-of-treated-water-can-digitalisation-fix-that Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:15:31 +0200 Global water demand will increase by 55 percent by 2050. Europe loses 23 percent of treated water before it's billed because of old, leaky pipes. Water Europe says AI-driven upgrades could generate around €3 billion in annual savings and more than 13,000 jobs. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/water-smart-by-2030-the-eus-plan-to-boost-water-efficiency-by-10 https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/water-smart-by-2030-the-eus-plan-to-boost-water-efficiency-by-10 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:05 +0200 Europe is losing 38 percent of its soil to droughts. The EU's Water Resilience Strategy wants to restore water ecosystems, cut waste, and digitalise water management to increase water resilience across the bloc. Watch the video. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/what-is-the-eu-doing-to-tackle-its-growing-water-scarcity https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/what-is-the-eu-doing-to-tackle-its-growing-water-scarcity Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:15:35 +0200 This summer's record heat has left 38 percent of Europe's land in drought. Overuse, mismanagement, and pollution have harmed lakes and rivers and worsened Europe’s water stress, prompting the EU to treat water scarcity as a major emergency. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/why-is-the-european-union-short-on-water-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/why-is-the-european-union-short-on-water-take-our-poll Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/can-the-eu-stop-europe-from-running-out-of-water-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/can-the-eu-stop-europe-from-running-out-of-water-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:17 +0200 Record temperatures are draining Europe’s water supply. With rivers at historic lows, drier soils, and severe water restrictions, concerns over the bloc’s water scarcity are growing. But what is the EU’s plan? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/why-the-eu-is-betting-on-prevention-in-its-new-wildfire-strategy https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/why-the-eu-is-betting-on-prevention-in-its-new-wildfire-strategy Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:30:59 +0200 Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/eu-deployed-its-biggest-wildfire-response-is-it-what-europe-needs https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/eu-deployed-its-biggest-wildfire-response-is-it-what-europe-needs Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:30:32 +0200 As wildfires rage across southern Europe, the EU has deployed its largest shared firefighting force. But the crisis exposes a growing gap between emergency response and wildfire prevention. Watch the video. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/what-tools-does-the-eu-have-to-fight-wildfires-are-they-enough https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/what-tools-does-the-eu-have-to-fight-wildfires-are-they-enough Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:26:08 +0200 Europe’s wildfire crisis is testing the limits of the EU’s emergency response system, exposing a gap between growing firefighting capacity and slower efforts to make landscapes less flammable. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/what-tools-should-the-eu-prioritise-to-fight-wildfires-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/what-tools-should-the-eu-prioritise-to-fight-wildfires-take-our-poll Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:27 +0200 The EU is deploying its largest-ever firefighting force in southern Europe to help countries battle wildfires. But is it enough, and what should Brussels prioritise? https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/can-the-eu-combat-wildfires-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/can-the-eu-combat-wildfires-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:25 +0200 As wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/what-happens-to-your-private-messages-under-chat-control https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/what-happens-to-your-private-messages-under-chat-control Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:30:12 +0200 Your private message may remain encrypted and unreadable to the platform carrying it, or be scanned by automated tools before reaching its recipient. This divide sits at the heart of the EU’s Chat Control debate and combating child exploitation online without undermining private communication. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/is-the-eus-chat-control-the-end-of-private-messaging-in-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/is-the-eus-chat-control-the-end-of-private-messaging-in-europe Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:16 +0200 EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to detect child sexual abuse material online voluntarily until 2028. Lawmakers' biggest battle is the permanent "chat control" law that could decide the future of private messaging in Europe. Watch the video. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/why-is-chat-control-one-of-the-eus-biggest-digital-rights-fights https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/why-is-chat-control-one-of-the-eus-biggest-digital-rights-fights Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:30:49 +0200 EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/should-the-eu-scan-your-private-messages-with-chat-control-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/should-the-eu-scan-your-private-messages-with-chat-control-take-our-poll Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:35:55 +0200 The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages? https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/what-is-the-eus-chat-control-and-how-does-it-work-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/what-is-the-eus-chat-control-and-how-does-it-work-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:32 +0200 The EU greenlit "Chat Control” to protect children online. Under this regulation, tech companies read private online messages and emails to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). But what is “Chat Control” and how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/this-is-how-claim-agencies-protect-air-passengers https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/this-is-how-claim-agencies-protect-air-passengers Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:15:29 +0200 The European Council approved the agreement on stronger air passenger rights on 13 July, following MEPs’ backing on 7 July. The new rules come as passengers struggle to fully exercise their rights, leaving airlines with €3.2 billion in unpaid compensation. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/air-passengers-rights-airlines-have-12-months-to-adopt-new-rules https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/air-passengers-rights-airlines-have-12-months-to-adopt-new-rules Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:22 +0200 The European Council has given its final green light to a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, starting a 12-month countdown for airlines to prepare and adopt the new rules. Watch the video https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/air-passenger-rights-reform-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-you https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/air-passenger-rights-reform-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-you Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:30:41 +0200 It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/delayed-flight-will-the-new-rules-make-it-easier-to-get-your-money-back-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/delayed-flight-will-the-new-rules-make-it-easier-to-get-your-money-back-take-our-poll Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:20:51 +0200 The European Parliament (with a vote of 646 to 12) and the European Council confirmed the deal reached on 15 June to update air passenger rights. Travellers will enjoy stronger protection, from faster reimbursement to price transparency from mid-2027. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/how-do-the-new-rules-boost-air-passengers-rights-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/how-do-the-new-rules-boost-air-passengers-rights-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:30:08 +0200 Air passengers will enjoy stronger protection starting mid-2027. On 7 July, MEPs endorsed the new rules with a vote of 646 to 12, maintaining current rights and adding new protections. The Council approved the measures on 13 July. But what do these include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.