http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:01:40 +0200 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:01:40 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/young-europeans-are-putting-money-into-a-pension-system-they-dont-trust-study-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/25/young-europeans-are-putting-money-into-a-pension-system-they-dont-trust-study-shows Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:40 +0200 Trust in Europe's pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/how-candelas-flying-ferries-could-bring-commuters-back-to-the-water http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/how-candelas-flying-ferries-could-bring-commuters-back-to-the-water Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:36 +0200 “Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.” http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/eu-green-economy-booms-as-solar-energy-grows-at-record-pace-whats-the-most-profitable-sect http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/eu-green-economy-booms-as-solar-energy-grows-at-record-pace-whats-the-most-profitable-sect Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:31 +0200 EU countries doubled their green-economy output in less than 10 years. Will this continue despite some scaling back of green policies? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/podcast-how-is-brussels-taking-all-this-brexit-banter http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/22/podcast-how-is-brussels-taking-all-this-brexit-banter Fri, 22 May 2026 09:25:53 +0200 Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/more-money-for-the-military-to-do-what-meps-clash-over-europes-defense-spending-on-the-rin http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/more-money-for-the-military-to-do-what-meps-clash-over-europes-defense-spending-on-the-rin Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:56 +0200 Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-migrant-repatriations-on-the-rise-but-which-countries-are-carrying-out-the-most-explusi http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/eu-migrant-repatriations-on-the-rise-but-which-countries-are-carrying-out-the-most-explusi Wed, 20 May 2026 16:22:31 +0200 Numbers are going down for both immigrants and asylum seekers, while repatriation orders are increasing, with Germany, France and Sweden on top. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/can-europe-secure-its-own-future-in-a-world-of-great-power-politics http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/can-europe-secure-its-own-future-in-a-world-of-great-power-politics Wed, 20 May 2026 15:56:41 +0200 As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/as-iran-mulls-tariffs-on-hormuz-internet-cables-how-might-the-fees-threaten-europe Wed, 20 May 2026 13:32:44 +0200 The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/as-the-eu-moves-to-simplify-cross-border-rail-travel-which-countries-passengers-travel-the http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/as-the-eu-moves-to-simplify-cross-border-rail-travel-which-countries-passengers-travel-the Tue, 19 May 2026 10:09:07 +0200 Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/amid-growing-hantavirus-worries-how-prepared-is-europe-for-new-health-threats http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/amid-growing-hantavirus-worries-how-prepared-is-europe-for-new-health-threats Mon, 18 May 2026 16:07:06 +0200 Although there is still no single European playbook for quarantine measures, the EU has taken steps to be better prepared in the future than it was six years ago. Will it be enough? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/world-leader-in-earth-observation-made-in-europe-small-satellites-from-finland-see-everyth http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/world-leader-in-earth-observation-made-in-europe-small-satellites-from-finland-see-everyth Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/which-european-countries-are-the-largest-exporters-of-plastic-waste http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/which-european-countries-are-the-largest-exporters-of-plastic-waste Fri, 15 May 2026 10:23:27 +0200 Plastic waste exports from Europe hit new highs in 2025, with Germany and the UK leading shipments abroad. Which countries are taking it in? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/podcast-hungary-after-viktor-orban-how-16-years-vanished-in-30-days http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/15/podcast-hungary-after-viktor-orban-how-16-years-vanished-in-30-days Fri, 15 May 2026 09:03:28 +0200 After 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s rule, Hungary suddenly feels like a different country. The billboards are gone, the propaganda machine has fallen silent, and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar is promising sweeping change. This week on Euronews’ weekly podcast Brussels, My Love?, we hear how. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/14/tariffs-weak-demand-and-climate-confusion-drag-eu-business-investment-rate-to-11-year-low Thu, 14 May 2026 11:20:07 +0200 It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/is-global-europe-the-answer-to-shifting-alliances-meps-debate-in-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/is-global-europe-the-answer-to-shifting-alliances-meps-debate-in-the-ring Wed, 13 May 2026 20:30:02 +0200 In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Damian Boeselager (Volt/Greens) and Helmut Brandstätter (Renew) discuss whether Europe can lead in a changing world order. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/13/wholly-unsuitable-conditions-how-full-are-europes-prisons Wed, 13 May 2026 10:57:55 +0200 Prison populations are rising across the EU, and so are complaints. Overcrowding and violence are surging, but which countries are worst affected? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/partnership-with-eu-only-getting-started-canadian-foreign-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/partnership-with-eu-only-getting-started-canadian-foreign-minister-tells-euronews Tue, 12 May 2026 13:25:52 +0200 Canada’s foreign affairs minister points to the rise of middle powers in global diplomacy and says Ottawa's growing ties with the EU are “not just a policy response” to Donald Trump's tariff hammer. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/12/where-in-europe-do-employees-work-the-most-on-weekends Tue, 12 May 2026 10:03:10 +0200 Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews Mon, 11 May 2026 20:01:17 +0200 While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mercosur-how-are-europe-and-south-america-deepening-their-economic-ties http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/mercosur-how-are-europe-and-south-america-deepening-their-economic-ties Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:16 +0200 The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect in May and is expected to boost EU exports to the Mercosur region by 39% by 2040, but how do the benefits compare with growing criticism? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/09/as-job-scams-rise-in-europe-are-recruiters-becoming-more-transparent-about-vacancies http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/09/as-job-scams-rise-in-europe-are-recruiters-becoming-more-transparent-about-vacancies Sat, 09 May 2026 13:00:05 +0200 Nearly one in three recruiters is hit by identity theft, according to new research, with Gen Zs falling victim to fake ads for job opportunities that 'feel too scarce to pass up' despite clear red flags. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/of-robots-and-men-european-ai-driven-technology-aims-to-recast-e-commerce-logistics http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/of-robots-and-men-european-ai-driven-technology-aims-to-recast-e-commerce-logistics Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:45 +0200 AI-driven robots already pack, pick and sort items at e-commerce warehouses as humans would do — only faster, more efficiently and more accurately. Developers claim to work to minimise the social impact of a revolution they consider to be ’unstoppable’. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/podcast-how-is-europe-juggling-all-this-geopolitical-turmoil http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/podcast-how-is-europe-juggling-all-this-geopolitical-turmoil Fri, 08 May 2026 10:39:57 +0200 From the ice-cold treatment from an age-old ally to continued threats from Russia and economic concerns over China, Europe is having a hard time. Is this turmoil uniting or dividing the bloc? What steps can it take to defend itself? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/where-in-europe-is-tap-water-the-most-and-least-safe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/where-in-europe-is-tap-water-the-most-and-least-safe Fri, 08 May 2026 10:18:06 +0200 Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/we-need-to-be-more-radical-in-response-to-energy-crises-eu-climate-commissioner-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/we-need-to-be-more-radical-in-response-to-energy-crises-eu-climate-commissioner-says Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:31 +0200 The only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews. "We owe it to our citizens and our companies." http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/can-europe-stand-up-to-china-on-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/can-europe-stand-up-to-china-on-trade Thu, 07 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200 Trade relations between the two economic superpowers have soured in recent weeks as Beijing has attacked EU plans to cut its reliance on China for key goods, services and resources. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/from-the-economy-to-culture-what-makes-europeans-proud http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/from-the-economy-to-culture-what-makes-europeans-proud Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:56 +0200 Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/how-to-avoid-a-trade-war-with-china-meps-debate-on-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/how-to-avoid-a-trade-war-with-china-meps-debate-on-the-ring Wed, 06 May 2026 20:30:40 +0200 Is a trade war with China looming? In this edition of our weekly debate show The Ring, Sakis Arnaoutoglou (S&D) and Nicolás de la Parte (EPP) discuss what could be one of the most consequential topics on the EU's political agenda. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/deadly-air-which-european-countries-have-the-worst-pm-25-levels http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/06/deadly-air-which-european-countries-have-the-worst-pm-25-levels Wed, 06 May 2026 10:46:51 +0200 Up to 20% of monitoring stations in Europe recorded air pollution levels above the current EU air quality standards. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/sexual-violence-and-rape-offences-are-rising-in-the-eu-new-data-shows Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:36 +0200 Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/world-record-made-in-europe-the-worlds-longest-railway-tunnel-is-being-built-under-the-alp http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/world-record-made-in-europe-the-worlds-longest-railway-tunnel-is-being-built-under-the-alp Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:31 +0200 Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/workers-health-isnt-the-only-thing-at-risk-of-job-strain-the-economy-is-too-study-finds http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/workers-health-isnt-the-only-thing-at-risk-of-job-strain-the-economy-is-too-study-finds Fri, 01 May 2026 12:25:45 +0200 As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/podcast-is-the-future-looking-bright-or-bleak-for-european-workers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/podcast-is-the-future-looking-bright-or-bleak-for-european-workers Fri, 01 May 2026 11:12:05 +0200 Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/we-are-ready-to-discuss-digital-rules-with-the-us-but-cannot-wipe-out-rules-eu-trade-chief http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/we-are-ready-to-discuss-digital-rules-with-the-us-but-cannot-wipe-out-rules-eu-trade-chief Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:26:10 +0200 After months of pressure from the US, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews that Brussels has agreed to open a “digital dialogue” with Washington. Still, US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium remain. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/spains-humane-migration-policy-is-model-for-europe-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/spains-humane-migration-policy-is-model-for-europe-minister-says Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:03:24 +0200 Spain's Migration Minister defended the country’s migration approach in an interview with Euronews amid criticism from EU leaders on plans to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/psg-vs-bayern-a-semifinal-for-the-ages-and-football-at-its-very-best http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/psg-vs-bayern-a-semifinal-for-the-ages-and-football-at-its-very-best Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:24:49 +0200 In this special football edition of The Ring, we deconstruct a Champions League game that will go down in history as one of the best ever. Nine goals - can top quality football really be any better? Our experts also weigh in on what else is moving Europe's most popular sport. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/from-statements-to-actions-heres-which-european-countries-are-spending-the-most-on-defence Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:18 +0200 Military spending by European NATO members last year rose faster than at any time since 1953. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/how-engaged-are-young-europeans-in-online-civic-and-political-life Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:24 +0200 Online platforms are becoming the new political arena for Europe's youth. With their online engagement higher than in older groups, how do countries compare across the continent? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/27/defence-which-european-countries-have-mandatory-and-voluntary-military-service Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:29 +0200 Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/cyprus-how-the-middle-east-war-is-shaping-europes-closest-frontier-to-the-conflict http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/cyprus-how-the-middle-east-war-is-shaping-europes-closest-frontier-to-the-conflict Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:15 +0200 On 1 March, an Iranian-made Shahed drone launched from Lebanon hit the British airbase of Akrotiri in Cyprus, bringing the Iran war unexpectedly closer to Europe. This report explores the tensions shaping the European Union’s closest frontier to the conflict. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/podcast-a-vote-on-trade-ties-with-israel-why-is-the-eu-so-divided http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/podcast-a-vote-on-trade-ties-with-israel-why-is-the-eu-so-divided Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:21:28 +0200 The rejection by some EU member countries of a renewed proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact once again exposed persistent divisions within the EU27 over the Middle East. Why is the bloc so split on this issue? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/24/ranked-which-countries-have-had-the-worst-fuel-price-spikes-since-the-iran-war Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:23 +0200 Europe is feeling the pinch after the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, with stark differences between countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/housing-crisis-a-test-for-europes-social-stability-meps-clash-in-the-ring http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/housing-crisis-a-test-for-europes-social-stability-meps-clash-in-the-ring Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:30:11 +0200 In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Dirk Gotink (EPP) and Maria Ohisalo (Greens) go face-to-face on the growing housing crisis in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/does-lowering-speed-limits-have-an-impact-on-road-deaths-and-injuries-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/does-lowering-speed-limits-have-an-impact-on-road-deaths-and-injuries-in-europe Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:05 +0200 From Paris to Stuttgart, cities are hitting the brakes on speed in an effort to save lives. Could this be the key to reaching zero road deaths in the EU by 2050? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/is-germany-the-sick-man-of-europe-again-the-ring-in-berlin http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/is-germany-the-sick-man-of-europe-again-the-ring-in-berlin Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:30:41 +0200 In this episode of Ring, recorded in the German capital, it’s Bundestag vs. European Parliament: Christian Democrat Sepp Müller and Leftist Martin Schirdewan go head to head to discuss the reform backlog in the EU’s largest economy. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/learn-from-ukraine-or-defence-money-will-be-wasted-sanna-marin-warns-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/learn-from-ukraine-or-defence-money-will-be-wasted-sanna-marin-warns-eu Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:08:40 +0200 The former Finnish prime minister told Euronews that she "cannot rule out" that Russia is preparing for war with the rest of Europe, and that the bloc is "as dependent on Ukrainian help as Ukraine is on EU support". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/how-do-therapy-costs-compare-around-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/how-do-therapy-costs-compare-around-europe Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:27 +0200 European workers under stress often consider seeing a therapist, but can most people actually afford it? Who is most likely to get burnt out? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/following-four-years-of-full-scale-war-which-eu-countries-are-hosting-the-most-ukrainians http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/following-four-years-of-full-scale-war-which-eu-countries-are-hosting-the-most-ukrainians Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0200 Millions of Ukrainians remain under EU protection, yet some are heading back. From rising living costs to emotional strain, what’s driving this unexpected reversal? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/planning-a-hiking-trip-across-europe-these-are-the-most-unspoilt-national-parks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/planning-a-hiking-trip-across-europe-these-are-the-most-unspoilt-national-parks Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:30:21 +0200 Bulgaria, Spain, Slovenia and Austria are at the top of the list. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/deep-inside-the-heart-the-innovative-catheter-designed-to-revolutionise-the-treatment-of-a http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/deep-inside-the-heart-the-innovative-catheter-designed-to-revolutionise-the-treatment-of-a Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:20 +0200 Clinical studies are underway to test an innovative catheter that’s able to accurately and safely heal unhealthy heart tissue with single, shorter energy pulses. A technological breakthrough designed, manufactured and tested in the European Union.