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Brussels to unblock €137 billion in EU funds for Poland

The European Commission is preparing to unblock up to €137 billion in cohesion and recovery funds for Poland, which until now has been unable to access the cash over rule-of-law concerns.

Europe News

Poland pitches exit of Article 7 as Brussels hails 'positive dynamic'

Poland pitched on Tuesday a way out of Article 7, the European Union's special procedure to correct rule-of-law violations.

Poland

Poland to investigate alleged use of spyware by last government

Poland's Pegasus and Illegal Surveillance Committee will convene on Monday, amid allegations the previous government spied on political opponents.

World News

European leaders respond to Trump's comment on NATO and Russia

The diplomatic push came after Trump shocked many in Europe by appearing to invite Russia to invade any NATO member not spending enough on its own defense.

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Ukraine

US runs out of money for Kyiv as Russian missiles hammer Ukraine

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Brussels begins review to possibly unfreeze €76 billion for Poland

The European Commission has formally begun a three-month process to review the €76.5 billion of cohesion funds that Poland has been unable to access due to concerns over judicial independence.

Ukraine

Polish PM visits Ukraine to show support amid Russia war

"It is very important to create the feeling that Poland is the most reliable and stable ally of Ukraine in this deadly clash with evil," said Donald Tusk.

Europe News

Brussels will 'act' if Polish standoff breaches EU law, says Jourová

The European Commission is "very closely" following the political crisis in Poland and will "have to act" if the situation worsens and leads to violations of EU law, Věra Jourová warned on Wednesday.

Poland

Polish opposition party demand the release of two imprisoned members

The two politicians were arrested last week after being sentenced by a Warsaw court to two years behind bars for abuse of power.

World News

One of two politicians arrested in Poland goes on hunger strike

Polish police on Tuesday arrested two politicians convicted of abuse of power in a dramatic escalation of a stand-off between the new and previous governments.

Poland

Can Tusk disentangle Poland from its last 'authoritarian' rulers?

The former president of the European Council and his coalition cabinet could face an uphill battle in the upcoming months.

Poland

Companies pull ads from Polish TV station after Auschwitz comments

TV Republika are in hot water after commentators on the station said 'migrants should be sent to Auschwitz or be branded'.

Poland

Polish farmers continue Ukraine border protest

Long-running demonstrations resume with Poland's truckers calling on Donald Tusk's government for aid.

Poland

Russia seemingly denies its missile entered Polish airspace

Warsaw said on Friday 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace from the direction of Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Year in review: Ten defining moments for Europe in 2023

As the year draws to a close, Euronews breaks down ten pivotal moments that shaped Europe in 2023.

Poland

Polish president tangles with new government in state media battle

Disagreements over funding are proving to be a headache for newly-elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Hungary

'Evil is eating away at Western democracies': Hungary's Orban

The Hungarian leader criticised Colorado's recent decision to remove Trump from their ballot, as well as a Polish state TV channel being taken off air.

Poland

New Polish government sacks governing bodies of public media

The changes will affect television, radio, and news agencies.

Poland

Poland's new government moves to free state media

Poland’s new pro-European Union government has begun to wrestle control of the country’s state media and some other state agencies from the conservative party that consolidated its grip on them during their eight years in power.

Poland

Polish populist nationalists occupy state television premises

The sit-in comes as Prime Minister Donald Tusk continues his mission to reform state television and radio in the country.