Europe News Russia paying 'lip service' to Trump with new peace plan, Kallas warns The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs has doubled down on calls for Europeans to have a seat at the table in any Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations. 20/11/2025
The Europe Conversation ‘If not us, who else?’: EU Commissioner sees no alternative to Mediterranean Pact EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica has defended the new Pact for the Mediterranean against criticism that the initiative would be dead on arrival due to diverging interests between the European Union and Arab states in the south. 18/11/2025
Europe News The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's weaknesses Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question. 25/09/2025
The Europe Conversation Get behind EU plan to sanction Israeli trade, Kallas urges member states EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission has published an option paper for the EU to reimpose duties on EU-Israel trade in response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. 16/09/2025
Europe News Will the EU dare to sanction Russia's closest allies? The EU is equipped with a last-resort option to punish countries that help Russia avoid sanctions. Has the time finally arrived to put it to use? 29/08/2025
Europe News Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West." 22/06/2025
Europe News EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria to speed up recovery Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap. 20/05/2025
Europe News 'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, EU foreign ministers said. 14/04/2025
Focus Baku energy talks strengthen EU–Azerbaijan partnership on gas and long-term energy security In partnership with Azpromo In this episode of Focus, leaders gather in Baku to advance EU–Azerbaijan energy cooperation, combining natural gas delivery with investment in renewables, hydrogen and cross-border infrastructure for a sustainable future. 11/04/2025
Focus EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors. 11/04/2025
Europe News Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine. 21/03/2025
Europe News 'Russia can't be trusted,' Kallas warns ahead of Trump-Putin call Vladimir Putin is "presenting demands that are ultimate goals," Kaja Kallas said on Monday in reaction to the Russian leader's pre-conditions to accept the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. 17/03/2025
Eurasia Talks National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships. 06/03/2025
Europe News EU, Israel restart dialogue as calls to review trade deal are muted Human rights organisations say the bloc's failure to reconsider its trade and political ties with Israel amounts to "complicity" in alleged war crimes and breaches of international law. 24/02/2025
Europe News EU is ready for 'tough negotiations' with Trump, says von der Leyen "We will always protect our own interests – however and whenever that is needed," Ursula von der Leyen said after Donald Trump warned tariffs against the EU would happen "pretty soon." 04/02/2025
Europe News EU is about to suspend sanctions on Syria. How many are in place? Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism. 27/01/2025