http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:16:04 +0200 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:16:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/13/the-eu-loses-one-in-four-litres-of-treated-water-can-digitalisation-fix-that http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/12/water-smart-by-2030-the-eus-plan-to-boost-water-efficiency-by-10 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/11/what-is-the-eu-doing-to-tackle-its-growing-water-scarcity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/10/why-is-the-european-union-short-on-water-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/10/can-the-eu-stop-europe-from-running-out-of-water-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/06/why-the-eu-is-betting-on-prevention-in-its-new-wildfire-strategy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/05/eu-deployed-its-biggest-wildfire-response-is-it-what-europe-needs http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/04/what-tools-does-the-eu-have-to-fight-wildfires-are-they-enough http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/03/what-tools-should-the-eu-prioritise-to-fight-wildfires-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/03/can-the-eu-combat-wildfires-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/30/what-happens-to-your-private-messages-under-chat-control http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/29/is-the-eus-chat-control-the-end-of-private-messaging-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/28/why-is-chat-control-one-of-the-eus-biggest-digital-rights-fights http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/should-the-eu-scan-your-private-messages-with-chat-control-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/27/what-is-the-eus-chat-control-and-how-does-it-work-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/23/this-is-how-claim-agencies-protect-air-passengers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/air-passengers-rights-airlines-have-12-months-to-adopt-new-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/21/air-passenger-rights-reform-what-the-new-rules-mean-for-you http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/delayed-flight-will-the-new-rules-make-it-easier-to-get-your-money-back-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/20/how-do-the-new-rules-boost-air-passengers-rights-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/what-is-the-eus-plan-to-triple-energy-storage-as-renewable-power-goes-to-waste http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/16/what-is-the-eus-plan-to-triple-energy-storage-as-renewable-power-goes-to-waste Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:15:12 +0200 Brussels, member states, industry, and banks have signed the EU's first Tripartite Agreement for Energy Storage to address a significant capacity gap, essential for lower energy costs and grid stability. Can a non-binding pact really deliver the storage Europe needs in time? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/are-batteries-the-solution-to-the-eus-wasted-renewable-energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/are-batteries-the-solution-to-the-eus-wasted-renewable-energy Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:46 +0200 The EU's first tripartite agreement on energy storage, signed in June, puts batteries at the heart of plans to capture more solar and wind power. The technology is ready and getting cheaper, but market rules, grid delays, industrial policy and raw-material politics still hold it back. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/eu-pushes-to-triple-energy-storage-as-renewable-power-goes-to-waste http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/eu-pushes-to-triple-energy-storage-as-renewable-power-goes-to-waste Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:13 +0200 EU energy ministers signed the first-ever tripartite agreement to boost the bloc’s energy storage capacity on 26 June. The EU needs 200 gigawatt (GW) of storage capacity by 2030, compared with the current 55. 22 member states promised to add around 30-35 GW of new capacity by 2028. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/why-is-europe-still-wasting-clean-energy-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/why-is-europe-still-wasting-clean-energy-take-our-poll Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:19 +0200 Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/how-can-the-eu-make-sure-you-dont-run-out-of-green-energy-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/how-can-the-eu-make-sure-you-dont-run-out-of-green-energy-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:35 +0200 Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/from-sewers-to-swimming-sites-how-europes-cities-reclaim-their-rivers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/from-sewers-to-swimming-sites-how-europes-cities-reclaim-their-rivers Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:41:37 +0200 As Europe braces for hotter summers, cities are reopening rivers once written off as polluted waterways. From Paris to Copenhagen, local authorities are investing in cleaner, swimmable rivers to adapt to rising temperatures and meet citizens' needs. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/which-european-countries-have-the-cleanest-swimming-waters-and-why http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/which-european-countries-have-the-cleanest-swimming-waters-and-why Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:15:58 +0200 Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/how-europe-made-most-but-not-all-of-its-swimming-waters-excellent http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/how-europe-made-most-but-not-all-of-its-swimming-waters-excellent Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:46:40 +0200 Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming spots still unsafe? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/how-safe-are-the-waters-you-swim-in-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/06/how-safe-are-the-waters-you-swim-in-take-our-poll Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:51 +0200 Europeans planning a beach trip this summer can rest easy: a recently published report shows that 96 per cent of Europe’s waters are safe for bathing. How is the European Union ensuring this? And are any gaps in its strategy putting Europeans at risk? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/fast-fashion-69-of-our-clothes-contain-toxic-chemicals http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/fast-fashion-69-of-our-clothes-contain-toxic-chemicals Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:40 +0200 The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/eu-slaps-3-duty-fee-on-shein-temu-and-aliexpress-imports http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/eu-slaps-3-duty-fee-on-shein-temu-and-aliexpress-imports Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:45:06 +0200 A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/eu-ends-tax-loophole-exploited-by-shein-temu-and-aliexpress http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/eu-ends-tax-loophole-exploited-by-shein-temu-and-aliexpress Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:57:08 +0200 The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/can-the-eu-stop-shein-temu-and-aliexpress-from-dominating-the-e-market http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/can-the-eu-stop-shein-temu-and-aliexpress-from-dominating-the-e-market Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:13:19 +0200 The EU is swamped with cheap parcels imported from Chinese e-commerce giants. Products from SHEIN, Temu and the like have been benefitting from a tax loophole that will soon be axed by the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/why-is-shein-becoming-more-expensive-in-the-eu-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/why-is-shein-becoming-more-expensive-in-the-eu-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:45:27 +0200 The EU is implementing new rules for e-commerce platforms like Temu, SHEIN, and Aliexpress. Low-value parcels will no longer be exempt from import taxes, making fast-fashion orders a lot more expensive in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/pay-transparency-isnt-only-about-women-it-exposes-inequalities-affecting-millions-of-worke http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/pay-transparency-isnt-only-about-women-it-exposes-inequalities-affecting-millions-of-worke Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:27:04 +0200 The EU's pay transparency rules can help close the gender pay gap and expose how Europe systematically underpays young, migrant, disabled and racialised workers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/which-eu-countries-fight-pay-gaps-new-transparency-rules-split-the-bloc http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/25/which-eu-countries-fight-pay-gaps-new-transparency-rules-split-the-bloc Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:45:24 +0200 Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement of equal pay rules across the bloc. Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/pay-transparency-where-in-europe-can-you-see-how-much-your-colleagues-earn http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/23/pay-transparency-where-in-europe-can-you-see-how-much-your-colleagues-earn Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:45:01 +0200 Employees in Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithuania can now see salary details, and job postings must include pay information. Most EU countries have not implemented the Transparency Directive, leading to inconsistent compliance. Can you see salary details in your country? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/can-the-eu-fix-the-gender-pay-gap-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/can-the-eu-fix-the-gender-pay-gap-take-our-poll Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:21 +0200 The gender pay gap a persistent problem in Europe, where men earn, on average 12.7 percent more per hour. The EU has just implemented its new Pay Transparency Directive, to pull the curtain back on salary secrecy and empower employees. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/how-does-the-eu-ensure-pay-transparency-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/22/how-does-the-eu-ensure-pay-transparency-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:14 +0200 The EU is rewriting compensation rules. Member states had until 7 June to implement the Pay Transparency Directive, which addresses pay transparency and gender pay gap. But what does it change in practice? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/synthetic-opioids-can-europe-keep-up-with-a-new-drug-created-every-week http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/synthetic-opioids-can-europe-keep-up-with-a-new-drug-created-every-week Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:46:07 +0200 Fifty new drugs were detected across Europe in 2025 alone, many of them highly potent synthetic opioids. Can the EU’s drugs strategy keep pace with an increasingly dangerous and fast-moving drug landscape? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/how-is-the-eu-tackling-drug-trafficking-and-synthetic-substance-use http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/how-is-the-eu-tackling-drug-trafficking-and-synthetic-substance-use Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:45:02 +0200 Europe's new drugs strategy runs to 2030, but critics warn it prioritises policing over public health. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/31bn-drug-trade-7600-deaths-how-the-eu-plans-to-tackle-the-drug-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/16/31bn-drug-trade-7600-deaths-how-the-eu-plans-to-tackle-the-drug-crisis Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:47 +0200 29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU handles this enormous problem, from enforcement to public health. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/does-the-eu-have-a-drug-problem-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/does-the-eu-have-a-drug-problem-take-our-poll Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:08 +0200 The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/how-is-the-eu-fighting-illicit-drugs-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/how-is-the-eu-fighting-illicit-drugs-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:55 +0200 The EU Council approved the new EU drugs strategy as the European Union Drugs Agency reports 7,600 estimated fatal overdoses and a growing risk from synthetic opium. But what does the strategy include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/why-europes-labour-needs-clash-with-its-migration-policy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/why-europes-labour-needs-clash-with-its-migration-policy Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:45:05 +0200 Europe faces a paradox: economies need workers while governments tighten migration rules. This tension grows as the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June, marking the bloc’s strictest migration policy in decades. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/eu-migration-rules-kick-in-but-enforcement-is-already-in-doubt http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/eu-migration-rules-kick-in-but-enforcement-is-already-in-doubt Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:59:56 +0200 Two years after it was signed, the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect this Friday, and the gap between promise and delivery is already wide. Will it hold? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/can-the-new-pact-meet-the-eus-ambition-to-reduce-illegal-migration http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/can-the-new-pact-meet-the-eus-ambition-to-reduce-illegal-migration Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:40 +0200 Co-legislators agreed on “return hubs” on 1 June, preparing to rollout the Migration and Asylum Pact of 12 June. Stricter border controls, uniform asylum rules, and a new digital monitoring system will crack down on illegal migration. But are member states ready for the new rules? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/eu-migration-pact-are-countries-ready-to-revamp-the-asylum-system-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/eu-migration-pact-are-countries-ready-to-revamp-the-asylum-system-take-our-poll Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:22 +0200 The EU’s pact on Migration and Asylum is set for full application on June 12th. It’s meant to create a unified, legally binding European system to fast-track border screenings and split the responsibility of hosting asylum seekers amongst all member states. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/how-is-the-eu-cracking-down-on-migration-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/08/how-is-the-eu-cracking-down-on-migration-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:02 +0200 The Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June. It changes the EU’s migration system from tighter external borders to a stricter return policy. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/safer-grids-higher-bills-eus-chinese-solar-inverter-ban-reshapes-renewable-energy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/safer-grids-higher-bills-eus-chinese-solar-inverter-ban-reshapes-renewable-energy Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:08 +0200 Brussels moves to ban EU funding for clean energy projects that use solar and battery inverters from “high-risk countries”, namely China. Now, manufacturers must rely on European alternatives, which risks increasing European energy bills and production costs.