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Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren.

3 November 2025

Europe News

Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania's bid to join the EU?

Albania is betting an AI minister can help the country accelerate its path towards joining the European Union. While the political audacity behind the plan has gathered international attention, experts have raised concerns.

2 November 2025

Belgium

Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out

Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights.

31 October 2025

Europe News

EU countries split over polluting credits in Green Deal pushback

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4.

31 October 2025

Europe News

Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place.

31 October 2025

Economy

EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain

The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union.

29 October 2025

Tech News

Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims

The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well.

29 October 2025

Europe News

“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta Pacheco, and Euronews' tech reporter, Cynthia Kroet.

27 October 2025

Europe News

EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030

More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan.

24 October 2025

Tech News

Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds

Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.

24 October 2025

Tech News

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation

The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers.

24 October 2025

Europe News

France and Spain back 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals

In a letter sent to EU leaders, Paris and Madrid state that the target must be kept, but ask for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry.

23 October 2025

Tech News

ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise

Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week.

22 October 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 October 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 October 2025

Europe News

EU countries again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil.

22 October 2025

Economy

EU Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths

In a tense context for European companies, European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič held a phone call on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Commerce Minister Wang Wentao over rare earth export restrictions.

21 October 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 October 2025

Europe News

EU energy ministers back Russian energy ban from 2028

EU ministers voted a European Commission proposal to ban Russian energy products but landlocked countries like Hungary and Slovakia will be exempt over concerns linked to supply security.

20 October 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 October 2025