https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:25:46 +0100 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:25:46 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/can-eu-recruitment-deliver-a-commission-that-fairly-represents-all-27-countries https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/11/can-eu-recruitment-deliver-a-commission-that-fairly-represents-all-27-countries Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:32:35 +0100 Fifteen of the EU’s 27 nationalities are under-represented among the Commission’s EPSO entry-level administrators, and new recruitment rules want to fix that. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/epso-italian-applicant-boom-puts-eu-hiring-balance-to-the-test https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/10/epso-italian-applicant-boom-puts-eu-hiring-balance-to-the-test Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:30:30 +0100 The EPSO generalist exam started on November 9, but almost half of the applicants come from one single country, Italy. This clashes with the Commission's own hiring rules, which favour 'underrepresented countries' to address geographical staff imbalances. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/epso-can-the-eu-fix-its-hiring-imbalance-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/epso-can-the-eu-fix-its-hiring-imbalance-take-our-poll Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:35:57 +0100 The European Commission’s entrance exam, EPSO, is starting between November 9 and November 13. But over half of this year's applicants are Italian, which clashes with an internal hiring rule forcing departments to prioritise candidates from underrepresented countries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/can-the-eu-ensure-fair-national-representation-in-its-staff-selection-ask-the-euronews-ai- https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/can-the-eu-ensure-fair-national-representation-in-its-staff-selection-ask-the-euronews-ai- Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:15:17 +0100 The 2026 Commission’s entrance exam drew nearly 175,000 applicants, 80,000 from Italy alone. How can the EU address recruitment imbalances while selecting candidates on merit? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/oil-giants-cash-in-on-the-us-iran-conflict-can-an-eu-wide-tax-on-oil-profits-ease-the-ener https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/05/oil-giants-cash-in-on-the-us-iran-conflict-can-an-eu-wide-tax-on-oil-profits-ease-the-ener Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:57 +0100 A new report commissioned by Greenpeace Germany found that oil companies earned €36 billion in additional margins from the fallout of the US-Iran conflict between March 1 and October 19. Can Europe tax these profits to help ease rising energy bills? https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/50-million-europeans-cant-heat-their-homes-what-is-the-eu-doing-to-help https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/50-million-europeans-cant-heat-their-homes-what-is-the-eu-doing-to-help Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:32:31 +0100 Europe enters winter with its gas tanks emptier than at any point since 2011, and EU ministers have offered few binding answers on how to shield households from another energy shock. Watch the video! 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/2026/11/02/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/2026/10/29/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/2026/10/28/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/2026/10/27/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/2026/10/26/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/2026/10/23/less-product-same-price-what-is-supermarket-shrinkflation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/less-product-same-price-what-is-supermarket-shrinkflation Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:57 +0200 From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/one-interest-rate-three-inflation-realities-why-europes-price-shock-is-so-uneven https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/one-interest-rate-three-inflation-realities-why-europes-price-shock-is-so-uneven Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:23:55 +0200 Finland, Germany and Lithuania share the euro and the ECB’s 2.50% deposit rate, but with September inflation at 2.7%, 3.3% and 6.1% respectively, they show how one policy meets different price realities. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/high-rent-and-expensive-food-can-the-eu-help-citizens-deal-with-inflation https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/21/high-rent-and-expensive-food-can-the-eu-help-citizens-deal-with-inflation Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:26 +0200 Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/inflation-squeeze-pushes-europeans-onto-the-streets-can-the-eu-help https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/20/inflation-squeeze-pushes-europeans-onto-the-streets-can-the-eu-help Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:30:04 +0200 Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.8%, its highest in recent months, and Europeans are taking to the streets to demand relief from soaring energy, food and housing costs. Watch the video. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/can-europe-beat-the-cost-of-living-crisis-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/can-europe-beat-the-cost-of-living-crisis-take-our-poll Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:30:05 +0200 From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/how-much-does-inflation-cost-you-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/how-much-does-inflation-cost-you-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:30:22 +0200 Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/can-a-european-security-council-help-the-eu-fight-russias-hybrid-attacks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/15/can-a-european-security-council-help-the-eu-fight-russias-hybrid-attacks Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:35:30 +0200 The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/european-security-council-new-idea-or-a-repackaged-hybrid-toolbox https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/european-security-council-new-idea-or-a-repackaged-hybrid-toolbox Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:29:56 +0200 The European Commission wants a European Security Council to counter sabotage and cyberattacks. Critics say it repackages the EU’s existing hybrid toolbox without addressing the unanimity rule that limits its power. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/could-the-european-security-council-be-the-eus-answer-to-hybrid-attacks https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/13/could-the-european-security-council-be-the-eus-answer-to-hybrid-attacks Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:30:03 +0200 The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/why-does-the-eu-want-a-european-security-council-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/why-does-the-eu-want-a-european-security-council-take-our-poll Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:27 +0200 The EU wants to build a new security mechanism to face hybrid threats, like drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage. But does it really need a new Security Council? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/how-can-a-new-security-council-boost-the-eus-defence-strategy-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/how-can-a-new-security-council-boost-the-eus-defence-strategy-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:18 +0200 The EU is reviving the idea of a European Security Council as Russia's hybrid attacks continue and reliance on US commitment to NATO remains risky. But how could this look like? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/can-europes-return-hubs-work-without-breaking-its-own-human-rights-rules https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/can-europes-return-hubs-work-without-breaking-its-own-human-rights-rules Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:30:54 +0200 The EU has approved a legal basis for sending people with no right to stay to centres outside the bloc. Governments say rights will be respected. Rights groups warn the safeguards on paper may not hold up in practice. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/the-eu-agrees-on-new-return-order-longer-detention-and-return-hubs https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/07/the-eu-agrees-on-new-return-order-longer-detention-and-return-hubs Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:20:22 +0200 EU ministers agreed on new rules allowing sanctions for migrants who refuse to cooperate with return procedures, detention up to 24 months or longer for security risks, and return hubs outside the EU. Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/faster-returns-and-stricter-border-controls-how-the-eu-plans-to-tighten-migration https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/06/faster-returns-and-stricter-border-controls-how-the-eu-plans-to-tighten-migration Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:07:05 +0200 The EU is cracking down on migration two months after launching the Migration and Asylum Pact. Migrants with no right to stay must leave and may be transferred to “return hubs”. A new European Return Order will include key elements of return decisions. But is the EU prepared? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/whats-next-for-eu-migration-policy-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/whats-next-for-eu-migration-policy-take-our-poll Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:30:24 +0200 EU ministers are moving to tighten migration policy, with new return rules, stronger Frontex powers, expanded border surveillance and deeper cooperation with countries of origin and transit. Is the EU handling migration effectively? https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/how-is-europe-tightening-borders-and-speeding-up-returns-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/how-is-europe-tightening-borders-and-speeding-up-returns-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:48 +0200 The EU is toughening its migration policy, just months after rolling out the Migration and Asylum Pact. But where does it want to invest, and what tools does it plan to use? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/can-canada-be-the-eus-answer-to-unreliable-trade-partners https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/can-canada-be-the-eus-answer-to-unreliable-trade-partners Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:44:44 +0200 Ahead of October's EU-Canada summit, both sides are considering a partnership beyond CETA and €130 billion in annual trade. Nothing is agreed on financial services, and the new "associate member" tier has no legal definition. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-eu-associate-member-of-the-eu https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-eu-associate-member-of-the-eu Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Ursula von der Leyen proposed an ‘Alliance for the Future’ that could make Canada the EU's first ‘associate member’. But what is an ‘associate member ’, and what does this alliance mean for the EU and Canada? Watch the video! https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/what-is-an-eus-associate-member-why-is-canada-the-first https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/what-is-an-eus-associate-member-why-is-canada-the-first Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:16 +0200 European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/why-is-the-eu-looking-for-associate-members-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/why-is-the-eu-looking-for-associate-members-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:48 +0200 The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/does-europe-need-new-global-partners-take-our-poll https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/does-europe-need-new-global-partners-take-our-poll Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:08 +0200 Could Canada become a test case for a wider EU partnership model? Relations reached a historic turning point when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested making Canada the EU’s first-ever "associate member”. 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.