http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:36 +0200 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:04:36 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/eu-vs-china-can-europe-break-its-supply-chain-dependence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/eu-vs-china-can-europe-break-its-supply-chain-dependence Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:03 +0200 Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/the-eu-says-its-trade-with-china-isnt-sustainable-what-does-de-risking-mean http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/02/the-eu-says-its-trade-with-china-isnt-sustainable-what-does-de-risking-mean Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:44 +0200 The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/should-eu-manufacturers-use-less-chinese-parts-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/should-eu-manufacturers-use-less-chinese-parts-take-our-poll Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:33 +0200 Brussels is considering limiting manufacturing supply chains. Instead of buying cheap, 100% Chinese components, European companies would be forced to source them from at least 3 different countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/whats-europes-plan-to-limit-foreign-strategic-dependency-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/whats-europes-plan-to-limit-foreign-strategic-dependency-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:49 +0200 Europe wants to de-risk from China to reduce its vulnerability in areas key to economic security and green transition. But how has the EU boosted its strategic autonomy so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/is-the-eu-betting-on-a-one-ticket-one-journey-plan-to-make-rail-as-smooth-as-flying http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/is-the-eu-betting-on-a-one-ticket-one-journey-plan-to-make-rail-as-smooth-as-flying Thu, 28 May 2026 07:50:34 +0200 The European Commission is proposing a “one journey, one ticket” system to make cross-border rail travel as simple to book as flying. Is this a bid to close the gap with low-cost airline travel? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/can-the-eu-make-cross-border-train-travel-as-simple-as-booking-a-flight http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/can-the-eu-make-cross-border-train-travel-as-simple-as-booking-a-flight Wed, 27 May 2026 07:35:11 +0200 The European Commission has presented its plan to allow passengers to book multi-operator rail journeys with a single ticket, a single contract, and unified passenger rights. How can the EU simplify rail travel? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/one-journey-one-ticket-full-rights-what-is-the-eus-single-ticket-that-simplifies-train-tra http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/one-journey-one-ticket-full-rights-what-is-the-eus-single-ticket-that-simplifies-train-tra Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:38 +0200 The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/one-ticket-one-journey-can-the-eu-simplify-train-travel-take-our-poll http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/one-ticket-one-journey-can-the-eu-simplify-train-travel-take-our-poll Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:45 +0200 The European Commission has just announced a proposal to simplify train travel for Europeans. Under the ‘One ticket, one journey, full rights’ initiative, travellers will be able to book multi-leg trips with one single ticket and enjoy new rights. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/whats-the-eus-solution-for-easier-cross-border-rail-bookings-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/whats-the-eus-solution-for-easier-cross-border-rail-bookings-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:53 +0200 The EU Commission’s new Passenger Package allows citizens to book a single ticket for multi-leg rail journeys run by different rail operators. But how does it work, and what are the benefits for citizens? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/the-eu-simplified-its-toughest-ai-law-what-changed-and-why-it-matters http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/21/the-eu-simplified-its-toughest-ai-law-what-changed-and-why-it-matters Thu, 21 May 2026 08:37:31 +0200 EU lawmakers have agreed to simplify the bloc’s landmark AI Act. Supporters call it a pragmatic fix to cut red tape, while critics see a concession to Big Tech. What is changing and what could it mean for businesses and citizens? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/the-eu-simplifies-the-ai-act-and-bans-nudifier-apps http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/the-eu-simplifies-the-ai-act-and-bans-nudifier-apps Wed, 20 May 2026 07:30:59 +0200 The EU is simplifying its landmark AI Act until 2027 while fast-tracking a ban on ‘nudifier’ apps after fake explicit images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated online. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/not-without-my-consent-how-europe-plans-to-ban-non-consensual-nudifier-apps http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/not-without-my-consent-how-europe-plans-to-ban-non-consensual-nudifier-apps Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:41 +0200 The European Parliament and Council outlaw “nudifier apps”. Starting 2 December, the ban targets companies developing AI systems for sexual deepfakes and users creating false intimate content of real people without consent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/can-the-eu-stop-nudification-apps http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/can-the-eu-stop-nudification-apps Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:24 +0200 The EU is banning “nudification” apps, AI-powered tools that can digitally remove clothing from images of people, to create non-consensual sexual content. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/how-does-europe-protect-you-against-ai-deepfakes-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/how-does-europe-protect-you-against-ai-deepfakes-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 18 May 2026 07:30:51 +0200 The European Parliament and Council ban “nudification apps”. Under the Digital Omnibus on AI, Europe prohibits systems that generate intimate images of people without prior consent. But how is the EU regulating AI deepfakes? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/could-the-eus-next-budget-shrink-civil-society-and-ngos http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/could-the-eus-next-budget-shrink-civil-society-and-ngos Fri, 15 May 2026 12:45:01 +0200 The European Commission says its next long-term budget will strengthen democratic values. Civil society groups warn it could instead quietly weaken NGOs by removing protected funding and shifting control to national governments. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/why-the-eus-budget-needs-rethinking-to-match-the-blocs-changing-priorities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/why-the-eus-budget-needs-rethinking-to-match-the-blocs-changing-priorities Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:59 +0200 Experts warn that the EU’s next long-term budget needs “fundamental rethinking” and offers little real new spending power as Europe faces growing demands on defence, climate, and Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/the-eus-record-2-trillion-budget-who-wins-who-loses http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/the-eus-record-2-trillion-budget-who-wins-who-loses Wed, 13 May 2026 07:45:47 +0200 The EU is negotiating its biggest-ever budget, and almost nobody agrees on how to spend it. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-faces-budget-showdown-as-parliament-demands-extra-200bn http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/eu-faces-budget-showdown-as-parliament-demands-extra-200bn Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:10 +0200 A fierce budget battle is brewing in Brussels as the European Parliament pushes for nearly €200 billion more in the EU’s next long-term budget, setting up a clash with Ursula von der Leyen and fiscally conservative member states over how to fund Europe’s ambitions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mff-mayhem-should-the-eu-increase-its-budget-or-focus-on-austerity http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mff-mayhem-should-the-eu-increase-its-budget-or-focus-on-austerity Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:52 +0200 The next MFF has sparked a high-stakes tug-of-war between the European Commission, which proposed an initial €1.8 trillion plan, the European Parliament, insisting on an additional €200 billion, and "frugal" member states determined to slash spending. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/what-does-the-2028-2034-eu-budget-foresee-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/what-does-the-2028-2034-eu-budget-foresee-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:12 +0200 The Parliament asks for an extra 10 per cent for the 2028-2034 EU budget. It wants more focus on cohesion, defence, and competitiveness, with a target of €60 billion in annual revenue. But what does the new budget cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/dma-how-the-eus-big-tech-law-changed-citizens-lives http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/dma-how-the-eus-big-tech-law-changed-citizens-lives Thu, 07 May 2026 07:45:14 +0200 Under the DMA, Europeans can choose their default browser, pay with rival apps, and message across platforms. Enforcement remains a work in progress, and many citizens do not know the law exists. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/how-is-the-dma-reshaping-big-techs-grip-on-the-internet http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/how-is-the-dma-reshaping-big-techs-grip-on-the-internet Wed, 06 May 2026 07:45:48 +0200 Two years in, Europe's landmark law has changed how Big Tech operates and given users more freedom and choice, but the battle is far from over. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/two-years-of-dma-is-it-really-fit-for-purpose http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/two-years-of-dma-is-it-really-fit-for-purpose Tue, 05 May 2026 08:51:50 +0200 On 28 April, the European Commission's first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found it “fit for purpose”, noting its positive impact on consumers and competition. The Parliament calls for fast-tracking stronger enforcement amid external pushback. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/two-years-of-dma-does-it-really-work http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/two-years-of-dma-does-it-really-work Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:58 +0200 What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? In 2022, the EU set out to impose strict "do’s and don’ts" on tech giants. Two years after implementation, the Commission is reviewing how successful it’s been. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/how-is-the-eu-limiting-digital-platforms-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/how-is-the-eu-limiting-digital-platforms-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:14 +0200 The Commission's first formal review found the Digital Market Act (DMA) “fit for purpose”. While critics warn against procedural compliance issues, the Parliament asks for smoother implementation. Do you want to know how the DMA regulates online platforms? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/czechia-a-small-country-with-big-nuclear-energy-ambitions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/czechia-a-small-country-with-big-nuclear-energy-ambitions Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:45:02 +0200 Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-revives-renewables-and-nuclear-to-address-the-energy-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/europe-revives-renewables-and-nuclear-to-address-the-energy-crisis Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:03:39 +0200 Brussels is looking for a long-term fix, putting both renewables and nuclear back on the table after the Strait of Hormuz closure sent energy bills soaring. Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/from-crisis-to-transition-how-europe-is-rethinking-its-energy-strategy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/28/from-crisis-to-transition-how-europe-is-rethinking-its-energy-strategy Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:34 +0200 The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/nuclear-renewables-and-green-hydrogen-is-the-eu-betting-on-the-right-energy-mix http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/nuclear-renewables-and-green-hydrogen-is-the-eu-betting-on-the-right-energy-mix Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:23:18 +0200 Europe's energy security has been severely hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran war halted tanker traffic in early March 2026, so flows of Qatari and Emirati LNG and Persian Gulf oil have been reduced or brought to a standstill. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/how-can-europe-avoid-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/how-can-europe-avoid-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:46 +0200 EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/the-eus-age-verification-app-a-long-awaited-technical-fix http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/the-eus-age-verification-app-a-long-awaited-technical-fix Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:19 +0200 Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/eu-countries-push-under-15-social-media-ban-brussels-presents-age-verification-app http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/eu-countries-push-under-15-social-media-ban-brussels-presents-age-verification-app Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:32 +0200 A wave of national bans is pushing the EU toward a continent-wide age limit. The European Commission says the enforcement technology is already in place. Watch the video.