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Commission secures 40 million vaccines against avian flu pandemic

With outbreaks of avian influenza being reported in several countries across the world, the European Union has secured a batch of preventive vaccines to prepare for possible spread among humans.

Europe News

EU leaders at odds over von der Leyen's presence at key job talks

EU leaders meeting in Brussels next week will start discussing who should get top jobs, including the Commission chief role Ursula von der Leyen has been holding for five years and would like to extend for another term.

Culture news

Euroviews. What we need is a Cultural Deal for Europe

To counter inequality, populism, climate change and technological advances, the role of culture and heritage must be elevated on the political agenda and in public opinion. This is a call to action rooted in hard facts, Lars Ebert, Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović and André Wilkens write.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The EU has to back Zelenskyy’s peace plan — free Ukraine's best hope

By delivering a clear message of support and following these words with action, Germany and other European leaders can support millions at risk of famine worldwide and put an end to Putin’s attempts to drive a wedge between Africa and Europe, Neven Mimica writes.

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Europe News

Europe tilts right, centre resists: What the EU elections results mean

The pro-European parties at the centre command a majority, despite voters veering to the right. But Ursula von der Leyen's path to re-election is fraught with difficulties.

Europe News

Italy's Draghi edges von der Leyen in poll on next Commission chief

The former Italian premier pips the incumbent European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a poll on who is more suited to take the helm of the next EU executive.

Europe News

Chinese Nuctech sues Commission over alleging distortive

China-EU trade relations are fractious: following some warnings, the Asian giant is beginning to challenge the bloc to safeguard its interests.

Water Matters

Debate: How can we all do our bit and wise up about water resilience?

In partnership with the European Commission

As part of the European Union's Green Week event in Brussels, Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks quizzed experts about water pollution, droughts, and floods and asked when we will wise up about water.

Europe News

European elections: How the vote could disrupt the Brussels status quo

Opinion polls predict voters will veer to the right - and shift the balance of power in Brussels.

Europe Decoded

Your essential guide to the EU probe into Chinese electric cars

The European Commission is close to announcing a decision on its inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles, which has become a litmus test in the West's years-long efforts to confront Beijing's unfair practices.

Healthcare

Pandemic treaty delay leaves 'mixed feelings', says Charles Michel

Lack of political courage led to agreement on a pandemic treaty being put on ice for another year, according to Charles Michel, but a deal is still in sight.

Europe News

Top jobs puzzle not easily solved, warns Charles Michel

Re-appointing Ursula von der Leyen as EU executive chief won't be a walk in the park, as the European Council president expects long, protracted negotiations on top jobs.

Europe News

Four scenarios to determine European Council leadership

The appointment of Charles Michel’s successor will be less a matter of names as which of four key configurations arise following this week's election.

Economy

Euroviews. Energy communities are the drivers of the EU’s re-industrialisation

Green and inclusive competition will be the make-or-break element for the future of EU cohesion. Energy communities should be acknowledged for the multiple co-benefits they bring, Chris Vrettos, Philippe Awouters, Stephan C Krabsen and Luca Varotto write.

World News

What will be new European Parliament's first post-elections tasks?

Citizens from 27 European countries will elect the new members of the European Parliament, which will then proceed to appoint its president as its first action after the elections on 6-9 June.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Special live edition ponders Europe's big questions

In this special edition, we dive into the big issues dominating the European elections and ponder whether voters will bother to turn out.

Health news

Who's in the frame to be the next health Commissioner?

With a key contender suddenly out of the game, the race for the health portfolio in the next EU executive is back in play.

Radio Schuman

Could a left-nationalist party emerge in the next EU parliament?

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond.

Health news

Pfizergate plaintiff asks leaders to sack von der Leyen and Commission

The plaintiff in the Pfizergate affair has called on the European Council to force the resignation of EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen and the rest of her Commissioners in a letter seen by Euronews.

Europe News

Poland exits Article 7, the EU's special procedure on rule of law

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to restore the rule of law and reset relations between Warsaw and Brussels.

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