https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:46:58 +0200 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:46:58 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/at-least-five-killed-and-more-than-a-dozen-injured-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/at-least-five-killed-and-more-than-a-dozen-injured-in-russian-attacks-on-ukraine Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:44:28 +0200 It comes as a Ukrainian unit launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces near the city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, according to the unit's commander. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/french-police-take-to-streets-in-mass-protest-over-pay-staffing-and-resources https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/french-police-take-to-streets-in-mass-protest-over-pay-staffing-and-resources Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:43:13 +0200 Mounting anger among police officers has been fuelled by a range of issues, including discontent around the special police duty allowance (ISSP), their "risk bonus", which has not gone up since 2019. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/spains-supreme-court-refuses-to-apply-amnesty-to-catalan-leader-puigdemont https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/spains-supreme-court-refuses-to-apply-amnesty-to-catalan-leader-puigdemont Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:21:55 +0200 Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence referendum. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/do-you-know-where-ceuta-is-eu-parliament-erupts-over-migration https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/do-you-know-where-ceuta-is-eu-parliament-erupts-over-migration Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:10:40 +0200 The European People’s Party and Socialists clashed in a heated European Parliament debate, with shouting and mutual accusations exposing deepening divisions over migration within the coalition backing Ursula von der Leyen. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/us-threatens-eu-with-retaliation-over-european-preference-in-eu-budget https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/us-threatens-eu-with-retaliation-over-european-preference-in-eu-budget Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:02:44 +0200 Washington said that the competitiveness fund included in the budget would “impede” partnership with the US because of provisions favouring “made in Europe” products. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-unveils-digital-platform-to-ease-recognition-of-social-security-and-professional-qualif https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-unveils-digital-platform-to-ease-recognition-of-social-security-and-professional-qualif Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:52:07 +0200 The European Commission estimates that a system allowing faster and easier recognition of working documents could save billions of euros by the end of the next decade. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/russia-venezuela-and-trumps-oil-push-the-eus-awkward-g20-energy-summit https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/russia-venezuela-and-trumps-oil-push-the-eus-awkward-g20-energy-summit Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:38:49 +0200 EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/von-der-leyen-will-deliver-an-inspirational-message-in-annual-speech-eu-vice-president-say https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/von-der-leyen-will-deliver-an-inspirational-message-in-annual-speech-eu-vice-president-say Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:12:40 +0200 European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu hopes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver an "inspirational message" that will "speak directly to each of the 450 million Europeans" in her annual address to citizens. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/european-telecoms-execs-push-back-against-planned-huawei-crackdown https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/european-telecoms-execs-push-back-against-planned-huawei-crackdown Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:04:01 +0200 Seventeen CEOs from European telecoms operators have warned that proposed EU rules aimed at banning "high-risk" network suppliers could cost the sector up to €40 billion. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/aftermath-of-nato-jets-downing-of-drone-in-lithuania https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/aftermath-of-nato-jets-downing-of-drone-in-lithuania Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:16:35 +0200 Drone debris examined after being shot down over Lithuania https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/the-history-of-ceuta-and-melilla-and-why-they-are-spanish-territory https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/the-history-of-ceuta-and-melilla-and-why-they-are-spanish-territory Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:15:22 +0200 Ceuta and Melilla have been under Spanish rule since the 15th and 16th centuries and have never been part of the Moroccan state. The UN does not treat them as territories awaiting decolonisation, despite Rabat's objections. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/prominent-greek-neo-nazi-exits-prison-and-says-he-will-return-to-politics https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/prominent-greek-neo-nazi-exits-prison-and-says-he-will-return-to-politics Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:55:11 +0200 Kassidiaris was serving a 13-year sentence as a senior figure in the criminal organisation, linked for years to attacks on migrants and political opponents and to the 2013 murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/romanian-president-warns-ukraine-war-could-last-at-least-another-year https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/romanian-president-warns-ukraine-war-could-last-at-least-another-year Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:04:39 +0200 In an interview with Euronews, President Nicușor Dansaid while Russia's economy is under strain and Ukraine has demonstrated an ability to strike deep into Russian territory, neither development has brought Moscow closer to the negotiating table. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/how-belarus-helps-russia-and-its-drone-arsenal-target-ukraine-and-threaten-nato https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/how-belarus-helps-russia-and-its-drone-arsenal-target-ukraine-and-threaten-nato Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:14:53 +0200 Belarus appears to have resumed providing infrastructure to support Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and is now also emerging as a threat to NATO after a drone flying from Belarus was shot down over Lithuania. Here's what we know. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/suspected-sabotage-brings-dutch-rail-network-to-a-standstill-on-budget-day https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/suspected-sabotage-brings-dutch-rail-network-to-a-standstill-on-budget-day Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:08:32 +0200 A wave of coordinated rail sabotage paralysed Dutch trains on Budget Day as the government calls for an investigation to reveal the perpetrators. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/twenty-five-years-on-dubais-media-bet-has-become-a-global-platform https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/twenty-five-years-on-dubais-media-bet-has-become-a-global-platform Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:48:54 +0200 This year’s Arab Media Summit in Dubai, now in its 25th year, is more than just an event organised by the city, says Mona Ghane l Marri in an OpEd for Euronews. It has evolved into a shared platform for an industry that has become more diverse, more global and more interconnected. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-has-the-power-to-lead-on-global-treaty-on-ai-says-mep-brando-benifei https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-has-the-power-to-lead-on-global-treaty-on-ai-says-mep-brando-benifei Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:44:24 +0200 MEP Brando Benifei says citizens "need to be worried" about AI, warning of "real risks" such as the "loss of control". https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/russia-summoned-by-denmark-after-warship-fires-flares-at-helicopter https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/russia-summoned-by-denmark-after-warship-fires-flares-at-helicopter Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:22:26 +0200 Russia says it was Danish pilots being provocative, in a war of words that's becoming a pattern along NATO's eastern edge https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-institutions-face-budget-cuts-as-member-states-scramble-for-money https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/eu-institutions-face-budget-cuts-as-member-states-scramble-for-money Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:38:00 +0200 The money allocated for the EU institutions is emerging as a target for cuts in ongoing budgetary discussions, according to a confidential document seen by Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/no-the-eu-isnt-demanding-that-ukraine-mobilise-women-against-russias-invasion https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/no-the-eu-isnt-demanding-that-ukraine-mobilise-women-against-russias-invasion Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:24:06 +0200 Ukraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/most-europeans-say-a-second-language-is-useful-not-everyone-can-actually-speak-one https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/most-europeans-say-a-second-language-is-useful-not-everyone-can-actually-speak-one Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:15:52 +0200 A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation to learn, and views on compulsory language education. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/would-you-trust-one-app-with-all-your-digital-identity https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/would-you-trust-one-app-with-all-your-digital-identity Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:02:36 +0200 By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries? https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/nato-committed-and-ready-after-shooting-down-drone-over-lithuania https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/nato-committed-and-ready-after-shooting-down-drone-over-lithuania Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:23:15 +0200 From the Baltics to Poland, Europe's eastern edge is monitoring Russia's war to prevent it spilling over its own borders. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/leak-eu-commission-to-pitch-social-media-restrictions-for-under-15s https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/leak-eu-commission-to-pitch-social-media-restrictions-for-under-15s Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:46:50 +0200 The European Commission will propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, plus safety-by-design rules for risky online services like AI chatbots and video games in a legislative proposal that will be published on Thursday, according to a document obtained by Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/france-ties-eu-sanctions-renewal-to-prisoner-release https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/france-ties-eu-sanctions-renewal-to-prisoner-release Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:12 +0200 Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/europe-today-trump-claims-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-as-ai-slowdown-rattles-markets https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/europe-today-trump-claims-russia-ukraine-energy-truce-as-ai-slowdown-rattles-markets Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:24:27 +0200 Global tech stocks have slid after AI leaders called for a development slowdown. Also on the show: Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy targets, an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and a 2026 State of the Union preview. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/the-state-of-the-union-lottery-what-will-ursula-von-der-leyen-say https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/the-state-of-the-union-lottery-what-will-ursula-von-der-leyen-say Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:53 +0200 The war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade are all expected to feature in Brussels’ most eagerly awaited speech of the year — with the possibility of a surprise announcement always lurking around the corner. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/canada-is-eyeing-a-unique-alliance-with-the-eu-how-far-can-brussels-go https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/15/canada-is-eyeing-a-unique-alliance-with-the-eu-how-far-can-brussels-go Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:23 +0200 President Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have made Ottawa pivot towards Europe. Brussels now wants to seize the political moment and draw Canada deeper into its orbit. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/finland-joins-frances-forward-nuclear-deterrence-initiative https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/finland-joins-frances-forward-nuclear-deterrence-initiative Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:30:56 +0200 Finnish President Alexander Stubb stressed that Finland’s "foremost priority" was still to act as part of NATO and the EU and that the French initiative would not "replace or overlap with NATO’s nuclear deterrence." https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/former-moroccan-spy-reportedly-offered-spain-intelligence-information-in-bid-to-avoid-extr https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/former-moroccan-spy-reportedly-offered-spain-intelligence-information-in-bid-to-avoid-extr Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:35:29 +0200 Mehdi Hijaouy was reportedly forced into exile following a conflict with some of his intelligence colleagues in Morocco. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/french-slovak-veto-deepens-eu-deadlock-on-russia-sanctions-renewal https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/french-slovak-veto-deepens-eu-deadlock-on-russia-sanctions-renewal Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:30:48 +0200 Paris seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/parliament-pushes-tougher-energy-permit-deadlines-setting-up-clash-with-eu-countries https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/parliament-pushes-tougher-energy-permit-deadlines-setting-up-clash-with-eu-countries Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:59:07 +0200 The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and administrative structures, according to a document seen by Euronews. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/carcassonne-police-officer-under-investigation-after-video-shows-man-violently-thrown-to-g https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/carcassonne-police-officer-under-investigation-after-video-shows-man-violently-thrown-to-g Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:39:30 +0200 The incident occurred on 21 June during the Fête de la musique music festival. It follows a separate scandal involving recordings of officers in the city making racist, misogynistic and conspiracy-related remarks. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/germany-to-order-soldiers-to-lithuania-amid-volunteer-shortage https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/germany-to-order-soldiers-to-lithuania-amid-volunteer-shortage Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:39:57 +0200 By the end of 2027, around 4,800 German troops are expected to be stationed permanently in Lithuania as part of the 45th Panzer Brigade, on NATO's eastern flank. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/ukraines-prosecutor-general-suspended-after-leaving-country-amid-corruption-scandal https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/ukraines-prosecutor-general-suspended-after-leaving-country-amid-corruption-scandal Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:13:10 +0200 Ruslan Kravchenko left Ukraine days after resigning amid a corruption investigation involving officials in his office, as a major confrontation unfolds between the country’s prosecutors and independent anti-corruption agencies. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/12-european-nations-call-on-eu-to-expand-arctic-presence-amid-growing-threats https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/12-european-nations-call-on-eu-to-expand-arctic-presence-amid-growing-threats Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:57:37 +0200 Speaking to reporters on Monday, Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said the bloc had to remain "vigilant" in the face of increasing Russian military activity in the Arctic, as well as China's growing interest in the region. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/party-leaders-of-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland-say-future-belongs-back-in-eu https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/party-leaders-of-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland-say-future-belongs-back-in-eu Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:40:56 +0200 The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/we-were-right-eu-finally-listening-to-baltic-warnings-on-russia-latvian-pm-says https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/we-were-right-eu-finally-listening-to-baltic-warnings-on-russia-latvian-pm-says Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:32:51 +0200 The Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles." https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/state-of-the-union-did-von-der-leyen-make-good-on-last-years-promises https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/state-of-the-union-did-von-der-leyen-make-good-on-last-years-promises Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:12:59 +0200 Did Ursula von der Leyen deliver on all the promises she made in last year's State of the Union speech? Euronews puts her work to the test. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/eu-halves-cheap-parcel-influx-in-bid-to-rein-in-chinese-e-commerce-giants https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/eu-halves-cheap-parcel-influx-in-bid-to-rein-in-chinese-e-commerce-giants Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:00:27 +0200 The EU has cut the number of low-value parcels entering the region by half, following the introduction of a €3 flat fee. The measure is part of a broader effort to curb the growing dominance of Chinese e-commerce platforms. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/uk-armed-forces-member-dies-in-road-traffic-incident-in-ukraine https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/uk-armed-forces-member-dies-in-road-traffic-incident-in-ukraine Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:53:54 +0200 Few details are available on the UK's military presence in Ukraine, although Westminster has previously confirmed that British personnel are present in the country. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/eu-trade-chief-to-visit-manila-to-finalise-philippines-trade-deal https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/eu-trade-chief-to-visit-manila-to-finalise-philippines-trade-deal Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:42:18 +0200 Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/hungary-moves-to-amend-controversial-child-protection-law-after-eu-court-ruling https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/hungary-moves-to-amend-controversial-child-protection-law-after-eu-court-ruling Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:11:11 +0200 Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual minorities and help unlock further EU funding for Hungary. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/le-pen-vows-to-put-french-citizens-first-tackle-housing-and-cost-of-living-crisis-at-first https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/le-pen-vows-to-put-french-citizens-first-tackle-housing-and-cost-of-living-crisis-at-first Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:06:44 +0200 Marine Le Pen gave her first major campaign speech in northern France on Sunday, pledging to prioritise French citizens, as well as to tackle the cost-of-living and housing crises. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/one-dead-20-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-greek-island https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/one-dead-20-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-greek-island Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:50:49 +0200 The 320km stretch of sea between Libya and the islands of Crete and Gavdos, has become a popular route for asylum seekers heading to Greece. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/wind-turbines-cause-animal-malformations-true-or-false https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/wind-turbines-cause-animal-malformations-true-or-false Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:41:33 +0200 The claims feed into a bigger conspiracy theory alleging that wind turbines cause health problems, including in humans. These allegations are very much debated but, so far, unproven. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/swedish-centre-left-holds-slim-election-lead-but-final-result-still-too-close-to-call https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/swedish-centre-left-holds-slim-election-lead-but-final-result-still-too-close-to-call Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:41:22 +0200 More than 90% of the votes have been counted, but the final total could take several days. All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/france-and-germany-struggle-to-get-their-act-together-on-european-defence https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/france-and-germany-struggle-to-get-their-act-together-on-european-defence Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:15:43 +0200 As the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/french-blockade-looms-over-commissions-plan-to-fast-track-trade-deals-in-english https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/french-blockade-looms-over-commissions-plan-to-fast-track-trade-deals-in-english Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:46:21 +0200 Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/france-submits-new-proposal-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-after-failed-attempt https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/14/france-submits-new-proposal-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-after-failed-attempt Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:12:01 +0200 France's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.