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EU tightens multiple-entry Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens

The European Commission claims Moscow's war of agression against neighbouring Ukraine has altered the risks linked to Russian visa applicants.

07/11/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, My Love?: Understanding EU politics

Brussels, My Love? is back, but this time as a weekly podcast to help you navigate EU affairs.

06/11/2025

Europe News

Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen

The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running by 2030, with more to follow by 2040.

05/11/2025

Europe News

What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs options

After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore "options" to meet Ukraine's financial and military needs for next year and 2027. What could these options look like?

01/11/2025

Europe News

The European Parliament revolts against Commission budget proposal

Four political groups, including the European People's Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a basis to start negotiations”.

30/10/2025

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for us”

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib talks about the bloc’s role in the Middle East, as well as in Ukraine - and she defends her home country, Belgium.

24/10/2025

Europe News

European Parliament rejects simplified sustainability requirements

Lawmakers rejected part of a simplification package, as the centrist majority was defeated by nine votes

22/10/2025

Europe News

Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities

Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing.

22/10/2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers cut down proposed forest health data collection law

Rejection by the centrist lawmakers axed further negotiations on the draft law proposed by the EU executive for member states to monitor and report on forest conditions.

22/10/2025

Tech News

Is the EUDI wallet a digital silver bullet?

When EU policymakers launched the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) under eIDAS 2.0, they promised a secure single ID for seamless cross-border use. But seen through the lens of wicked problems, it’s no silver bullet—more a starting point that merits cautious optimism.

22/10/2025

Europe News

Sustainability to shape the EU’s first-ever tourism strategy

With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being.

21/10/2025

Green News

EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets

EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations

21/10/2025

Europe News

What is the European Commission planning for 2026? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola Iribarren.

20/10/2025

Tech News

Consultation for Digital Fairness Act exposes EU’s survey sore spots

The author makes the case for changing a European Union consultation process to represent more diverse perspectives.

19/10/2025

Europe News

The EU unveils plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.

16/10/2025

Economy

Feeling the strain: Italian pasta makers boil over Trump tariffs

Faced with the threat of exorbitant US tariffs, Italian pasta producers are hoping for political support — and that they will not have to wait for a legal resolution to their case.

16/10/2025

World News

Can Poland and other countries be exempt from the EU migration pact?

One of the key questions around the Migration and Asylum Pact, adopted by the European Union in May 2024, is which countries will be able to avoid part of their obligations?

16/10/2025

Economy

Rome clears EU-bound budget draft with healthcare trims

With the EU’s filing deadline looming, Rome approved its draft budget plan on Tuesday and will reconvene this Friday to lock in the tax cuts and funding. That's before sending the full budget bill to parliament by 20 October.

15/10/2025

Europe News

European Commission delays decision on asylum seeker quotas

The report assessing the migratory situation within the EU and setting quotas for relocating asylum seekers among EU countries should be adopted by Wednesday.

14/10/2025

Europe News

As ceasefire begins, will the EU abandon its plans to sanction Israel?

The start of the peace process in the Middle East raises questions about the future of the EU proposals designed to sanction Israel.

14/10/2025

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