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Digital euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty?

Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan.

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No debate on Trump's threats to Spain in the next Parliament session

A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.

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Why Europe needs a payment system beyond Mastercard and Visa

Europe spends trillions of euros every year on card payments, yet almost none of them run through a European system. Now the EU wants to change that, but can it? Watch the video.

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EU Parliament considers invitation to key Iranian opposition leader

A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group.

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Can Europe break free of Visa and Mastercard? MEPs stall digital euro

MEPs are struggling to agree a position on the ECB-backed digital euro as Berlin pushes for progress and critics warn the file is being stripped back.

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Lagarde: Falling inflation still 'doesn’t feel real’ for households

ECB surveys show households feel stronger price pressures than official data suggest, even as headline inflation falls to 1.7%.

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'Nobody can pressure me,' European Parliament trade chief says

German MEP Bernd Lange told Europe Today he would resist pressure from the European Commission to enact the trade deal with the US — and if Washington fails to provide clarity, he warned, the 27-member bloc should consider countermeasures.

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Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants written US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

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Left-wing MEPs push Commission to finance abortions in the EU

Signed by 105 MEPs, the letter to Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European fund to ensure effective access to reproductive healthcare, a move one million European citizens have requested.

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EU Parliament backs new ‘mid-cap’ businesses in simplification drive

EU lawmakers adopted new rules to simplify the legislative framework for so-called "mid-cap" companies on Wednesday as part of its general effort to cut red tape for businesses in Europe.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.