http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:41:20 +0200 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:41:20 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/scroll-like-repeat-how-the-eu-plans-to-boost-childrens-protection-online http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/scroll-like-repeat-how-the-eu-plans-to-boost-childrens-protection-online Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:24 +0200 The Commission presented its plan to protect minors online as it presents a new age-verification system. Member states are legislating to ban children from social media, while the European Parliament is calling for a strict 16-year limit. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/should-kids-be-on-social-media-europe-moves-toward-age-limits http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/should-kids-be-on-social-media-europe-moves-toward-age-limits Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0200 Should kids be on social media? When are teens old enough to safely navigate the online world? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/how-is-the-eu-shielding-kids-online-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/how-is-the-eu-shielding-kids-online-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:40 +0200 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new age-verification app to strengthen online child protection. 90 per cent of EU citizens back increased action. How has Europe addressed minors’ online safety so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/drone-tech-evolves-every-3-6-months-leaving-europe-buying-outpaced-systems http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/drone-tech-evolves-every-3-6-months-leaving-europe-buying-outpaced-systems Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:25 +0200 The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/drone-warfare-europes-new-security-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/drone-warfare-europes-new-security-threat Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:10:23 +0200 Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/mass-drone-warfare-is-europes-rising-security-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/14/mass-drone-warfare-is-europes-rising-security-threat Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:53:08 +0200 France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/the-eu-is-boosting-drone-production-is-it-ready-for-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/the-eu-is-boosting-drone-production-is-it-ready-for-war Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:17:12 +0200 Is the European Union doing as much as it can to protect its citizens? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/can-europe-boost-its-drone-defence-ask-the-euronews-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/13/can-europe-boost-its-drone-defence-ask-the-euronews-chatbot Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:39 +0200 Russia has violated NATO airspace approximately 37 times since 2022. The EU wants to accelerate the bloc’s drone production and boost its defence strategy against hybrid threats. Can Europe ramp up its hybrid-detection system? Ask the Euronews chatbot. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/europe-is-winning-the-ai-and-drone-science-race-its-losing-the-deployment-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/09/europe-is-winning-the-ai-and-drone-science-race-its-losing-the-deployment-war Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:30:50 +0200 Europe's scientists are ahead. Europe's armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/the-eu-backs-its-defence-innovators-with-115-million-under-agile http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/08/the-eu-backs-its-defence-innovators-with-115-million-under-agile Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:44 +0200 The European Commission has proposed a €115 million pilot fund to fast-track defence technology from European start-ups, cutting the time from application to grant to just four months. Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/is-agile-the-eus-new-pilot-the-answer-to-boosting-defence-innovation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/is-agile-the-eus-new-pilot-the-answer-to-boosting-defence-innovation Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:54:53 +0200 AI, drones, cyber tools. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East show that modern conflict runs on software-driven systems developed in weeks, not years. Can the EU's AGILE programme scale up fast enough to keep pace? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/ai-drones-quantum-the-eus-new-agile-plan-targets-future-warfare http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/07/ai-drones-quantum-the-eus-new-agile-plan-targets-future-warfare Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:07 +0200 The Iran war has become the ultimate testbed for next-generation military technology. Russia’s war on Ukraine laid bare the deadly cost of obsolete arsenals. Artificial Intelligence, drone swarms, and precision systems dictate the outcome of conflicts. Technology is now the battlefield. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/can-agile-boost-the-eus-defence-readiness-ask-the-euronews-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/06/can-agile-boost-the-eus-defence-readiness-ask-the-euronews-chatbot Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:44 +0200 The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/passerelles-article-7-coffee-breaks-how-the-eu-works-around-the-veto http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/passerelles-article-7-coffee-breaks-how-the-eu-works-around-the-veto Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:32:18 +0200 The EU’s unanimity rule lets any single member state veto decisions, turning consensus into a power play. Now, the bloc is pushing back with whatever tools it has. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/is-the-eu-done-with-member-states-using-vetoes-as-a-power-move http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/is-the-eu-done-with-member-states-using-vetoes-as-a-power-move Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:42 +0200 What happens when a mechanism intended to protect national sovereignty becomes a power move against the entire bloc? Watch the video! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/to-survive-the-eu-needs-to-break-out-of-its-own-veto-trap http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/31/to-survive-the-eu-needs-to-break-out-of-its-own-veto-trap Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:30:26 +0200 Hungary's opposition to the €90bn package for Ukraine is the latest of 48 vetoed European Council decisions. EU leaders are increasingly worried about whether they can solve the EU’s very own unanimity trap. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/is-the-eu-is-trapped-in-its-own-unanimity-rule http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/is-the-eu-is-trapped-in-its-own-unanimity-rule Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:20:34 +0200 Should one member state be able to hold the entire EU in its grip? And how can the EU fix its own veto-trap? Take our poll, join the conversation! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/is-the-eus-veto-rule-a-leverage-tool-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/is-the-eus-veto-rule-a-leverage-tool-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:29 +0200 Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself. Member states have exercised their veto right 48 times since mid-2011. Hungary was the last one to use it on the €90bn financial aid for Ukraine. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU handles country-blockages. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/europes-housing-crisis-who-is-really-paying-the-price http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/europes-housing-crisis-who-is-really-paying-the-price Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:17:28 +0100 Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable housing is now out of reach. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/can-modular-construction-solve-europes-housing-shortages http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/can-modular-construction-solve-europes-housing-shortages Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:17 +0100 Europe has a housing crisis and a construction industry that can't keep up. Is modular construction, homes built in factories and assembled on-site, the fix to both? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/the-eu-has-adopted-a-housing-plan-will-it-fix-the-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/the-eu-has-adopted-a-housing-plan-will-it-fix-the-crisis Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:53 +0100 The European Parliament has adopted its most comprehensive housing policy document yet, but real authority still lies with local governments. Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/eu-parliament-adopts-motion-to-face-europes-housing-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/eu-parliament-adopts-motion-to-face-europes-housing-crisis Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:30:34 +0100 Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan wants to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/home-shortages-foreign-investment-and-rising-prices-can-the-eu-solve-the-housing-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/home-shortages-foreign-investment-and-rising-prices-can-the-eu-solve-the-housing-crisis Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:19:51 +0100 The European Parliament adopted a wide-ranging report on March 10, warning that millions of European citizens face precarious housing. Take our poll, join the conversation! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/what-is-europes-answer-to-the-housing-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/23/what-is-europes-answer-to-the-housing-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:30:26 +0100 Europe's housing crisis has hit a breaking point. Wages cannot keep pace with soaring costs, and EU-wide solutions keep running into national rules. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU aims to make housing more affordable. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/secret-eu-us-talks-to-ease-lng-standards-failed-to-meet-transparency-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/19/secret-eu-us-talks-to-ease-lng-standards-failed-to-meet-transparency-rules Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:28:30 +0100 The European Commission wants to revise its methane emissions standards after pressure from the US gas industry. At least two key 2025 talks were held privately and not officially registered, raising questions about EU transparency requirements. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/is-the-eus-grids-package-the-answer-to-energy-independence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/18/is-the-eus-grids-package-the-answer-to-energy-independence Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:31 +0100 Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/can-the-grids-package-free-the-eu-from-its-energy-dependence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/17/can-the-grids-package-free-the-eu-from-its-energy-dependence Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:30:11 +0100 US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/can-europes-power-grid-shield-it-from-the-next-energy-shock http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/can-europes-power-grid-shield-it-from-the-next-energy-shock Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:57:21 +0100 The conflict in Iran is causing major problems in the Middle East, a key oil and gas region. Take our poll! http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/how-is-europe-preparing-for-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/16/how-is-europe-preparing-for-a-new-energy-crisis-ask-the-euronews-ai-chatbot Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:30:45 +0100 Europe is still at the mercy of foreign fossil fuels. The US-Iran war has again underscored grid and renewables urgency. Without prompt actions, a new energy crisis may be behind the corner. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU can address its energy dependency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/europes-civil-shelters-are-crumbling-brussels-cant-do-much-about-it http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/12/europes-civil-shelters-are-crumbling-brussels-cant-do-much-about-it Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:59 +0100 Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/how-the-eu-protects-citizens-and-the-economy-in-times-of-war-and-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/11/how-the-eu-protects-citizens-and-the-economy-in-times-of-war-and-crisis Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:06 +0100 The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond? Watch the video. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/is-the-eu-ready-to-handle-the-fallout-of-a-usiran-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/10/is-the-eu-ready-to-handle-the-fallout-of-a-usiran-war Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:58 +0100 The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/iran-war-is-europe-prepared-for-the-fallout http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/iran-war-is-europe-prepared-for-the-fallout Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:28 +0100 The conflict between the US and Iran keeps unfolding. The death toll amongst Iranians has already reached the thousands, and fighting is spreading across several fronts in the Middle East