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MEP reports from polarised US campaign trail

Americans will head to the polls on Tuesday, 5 November, in a highly polarised political climate.

Europe News

European Commissioners-designate face parliamentary grillings

Some Commissioner candidates including Raffaele Fitto and Olivér Várhelyi face tough scrutiny in the hearings. Countries whose candidates are rejected must restart the process with a new nominee.

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Why disaster relief in Europe often comes too late

The EU Solidarity Fund was created to provide rapid assistance during disasters. But for many of those affected, such as Klaus Feuser, that support is often out of reach, blocked by bureaucracy and budget limits.

Europe in Motion

Cost of living crisis EU election voters' main concern, report says

The cost of living crisis was a significant driving force in the June election, while gender equality had minimal impact on people's voting preferences, according to a report by the European Parliament.

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Space

EU accepts SpaceRISE bid for satellite mega-constellation project

The EU accepted an offer from a consortium of European satellite network operators to build a sovereign Internet mega-constellation.

Healthcare

Enlargement health check: Which EU hopefuls are fittest?

A recent "checkup" on EU candidate countries reveals how well the nine hopefuls align with the bloc’s health standards.

Nutrition

What should Europe call ‘fake’ meat?

Although not yet approved for sale in the EU, lawmakers will be soon decide how to label lab-grown meat. In an interview with Euronews, a US expert proposes a solution for how to name this novel product.

Culture news

Creators demand EU 'meaningfully implement' AI Act

Artists and rights holders organisations have sent an open letter to the EU Commission following the adoption of this year's AI Act.

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What's next in the EU-China trade tussle?

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) came into force on Wednesday, October 30, and will remain in place for the next five years. But what's next in the ongoing trade tussle?

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EU urgently needs to act on defence, says landmark report

The EU must signal to the US that it is prepared to pay its way on miltary and civil preparedness, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says in a new report presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

Economy

European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: All you need to know

EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies. The new levy concerns European car makers too.

Europe News

China takes EU to WTO over 'unreasonable' tariffs on electric cars

Trade frictions between the EU and China escalate as Beijing files a WTO lawsuit over the tariffs imposed on its electric cars.

Tech News

Are you over 18? The EU's plans to spot underage internet users

As online child protection rises to the forefront of the European Commission's agenda, the EU faces a significant challenge: how to accurately verify users' ages while safeguarding privacy.

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The EU Parliament committee where citizens' petitions go unheeded

The European Parliament committee on petitions called PETI is at citizens' disposal for complaints, but it remains almost unknown to many.

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EU gives final green light to steep tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, the European Commission has confirmed, despite ongoing talks with China.

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: How will future European Commissioners be 'vetted'?

In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam," known as a "grilling".

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Brussels asks Israel to repeal 'extremely worrying' ban on UNRWA

Israel's ban on the relief agency "stands in stark contradiction with international law," the European Commission has said.

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EU calls for swift probe of alleged irregularities in Georgia election

The elections in Georgia have been marred by reports of intimidation, coercion and vote-buying, prompting calls by the EU for swift investigations.

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Is incoming EU agri-food Commissioner all ‘farm’ and no ‘fork’?

A ‘farmer-centric’ approach of incoming EU agriculture and food Commission Christophe Hansen has drawn criticism from stakeholders sitting on the final side of the food value chain.

Serbia

Von der Leyen tours Western Balkans in latest EU enlargement drive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kicked off a four-day trip to the Western Balkans, where she will meet with the leaders of Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro to discuss their progress toward joining the EU.