Europe News EU Commission urges MEPs to pass EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down Trump's tariffs raises doubts about the validity of the 2025 agreement. 24/02/2026
Europe News No to minute of silence for Quentin Deranque in European Parliament The death of Quentin Deranque has provoked intense political reactions in France and abroad, only weeks before local elections in which both the far left and the far right are expected to make substantial gains. 23/02/2026
Europe News EU steel exports to US drop 30% as talks stall over tariff relief EU steel exports to the US fell 30% in 2025 under the weight of Washington’s 50% tariffs. With talks between Brussels and Washington still in deadlock, the downturn shows little sign of easing. 20/02/2026
Europe News French far right brings activist's death to European Parliament Patriots for Europe is seeking a minute of silence int he European Parliament for Quentin Deranque, a French far-right activist who died after a brawl with left-wing activists in Lyon, during a session dedicated to the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 19/02/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: Some countries furious over EU's dance with Board of Peace Also in this newsletter: Political jostling for the European Central Bank presidency begins amid rumours of Lagarde’s early departure; and an exclusive story on the new procedure agreed to select the host of the European Customs Authority. 19/02/2026
EU.XL The booming business of EU exam coaching As EPSO, the EU’s flagship entry exam, returns after seven years, a parallel industry steps in: private coaching companies offering candidates an edge in one of Europe’s toughest competitions. 19/02/2026
Europe Today Watch: Seven-year wait — EU's most competitve job exam returns Is seven a big number? Taking seven months to land a job in the epicentre of the EU is sometimes considered a speed run. But it has been seven years since the last massive, general entry-level recruitment exam for the EU institutions. 17/02/2026
Europe News Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week. 17/02/2026
EU.XL What do you need to know to pass EPSO? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is hiring AD5 graduates and aims to attract new talent and digital skills. For about 1,400 successful candidates, this is a chance for a permanent job in the EU civil service. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot about the EU’s most elite exam. 16/02/2026
Europe Today Two-speed Europe could be 'pathway to unity,' Metsola tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said her institution is not opposed to closer EU integration as Mario Draghi called for a 'pragmatic' federation. 13/02/2026
The Ring Who decides who belongs in Europe? MEPs debate migration in The Ring In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) and Tomas Tobé (EPP) engage in a deep debate over how Europe should manage migration - from applying the “safe third country” concept to Spain’s large-scale regularisation plan. 11/02/2026
Europe Today EU is capitulating to the US in trade deal, MEP Bricmont says In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Greens/EFA group MEP Saskia Bricmont said the trade agreement between the EU and the United States as a "total capitulation", calling for more investments and decoupling from Washington. 11/02/2026
Europe News European Parliament to approve EU-US trade deal in two weeks Representatives of the Parliament's groups have agreed on the conditions for applying the controversial agreement. After the formal vote, negotiations with EU member states will move towards a final text. 10/02/2026
Europe News Hungary's Tisza Party breaks ranks with EPP to shake 'puppet' label Hungary's Tisza Party has defied the EPP group's stance three times in a month, drawing sanctions and internal concern, but ahead of Hungary's April elections, taking a stand could help counter Viktor Orbán's claims the party serves Brussels and not the national interest. 10/02/2026
Europe News EU clears way for transfer of asylum seekers to unrelated countries A legislative change approved by the European Parliament will enable EU states to send asylum seekers to countries with which they have no existing link. 10/02/2026
Europe Today 'EU countries should refrain from joint debt,' MEP Terras says In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, EPP group's prominent MEP Riho Terras, said that EU member states should refrain from issuing common debt in order to finance their defence spending. 10/02/2026
Europe News European Parliament to 'test' support for digital euro The European Parliament will vote on a report on the annual work of the European Central Bank, which includes a passage in support of the digital euro. The vote will take place on Tuesday. 10/02/2026
EU.XL How can the EU regulate its rising gun industry? Ask the AI chatbot Demand for European weapons production and exports is high. EU gun laws vary across member states, and creating a single EU framework is hard. Can the EU break this fragmentation? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. 09/02/2026
Europe News Two EU Commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvem The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations. 06/02/2026
Europe News EU Parliament plenary session set for Ukraine invasion anniversary The session will also see MEPs approve a €90bn loan to Kyiv funded with joint debt to keep Ukraine's war effort going. 04/02/2026