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Vestager: 'a gender-balanced Commission can do unprecedented work'

Denmark's Margrethe Vestager has been a driving force of the European Commission's agenda, particularly in her role as Competition Commissioner. She talks to Global Conversation ahead of passing on the baton.

Europe News

How has Jordan Bardella voted in the European Parliament?

During his time in the European Parliament, the French MEP and president of the Patriots for Europe group has voted against a resolution on EU support for Ukraine, the pact on migration and asylum and the European health pass.

World

Ex French top diplomat says world order and democracies at risk

Around the world conflicts are multiplying and democracies seem increasingly in crisis. Has the world become ungovernable? Sergio Cantone put this question to Hubert Védrine, ex advisor to French President François Mitterrand and former Minister of Foreign Affairs for The Global Conversation.

Smart Regions

How Pilsen's historic brewery became innovation hub

In partnership with the European Commission

Pilsen gave the world its famous lager beer. Today one of the Czech city's old breweries has been transformed into a state-of-the-art technology park.

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World

European security not possible without engaging Russia, claims Hungarian minister

János Bóka tells Euronews that Europe needs to maintain "some kind of relationship" with Moscow if it is to safeguard itself.

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How Europe can support its food and drink industry to remain competitive and sustainable

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For many years, the European soft drinks sector has demonstrated leadership in promoting a more sustainable and healthier food and drink system in Europe.

France

French vote: Is France headed to a minority government?

According to recent polls, the far-right National Rally and its allies lead in the projections but don't have the absolute majority needed to form a government.

Europe News

Viktor Orban labels EPP's Manfred Weber as 'Hungarophobic''

Hungary's prime minister described Manfred Weber, a German politician and the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) as ‘Hungarophobic.'

Europe News

Reintegrating AfD into ID is not on the agenda, says French MEP

Members of Identity and Democracy group are considering forming a "supergroup" with the European Conservatives and Reformists, aiming to elevate the far-right to the second-largest force in the EU Parliament.

Euronews Debates

720 seats & Five years to run: Unpacking the European Election

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Join our panel of experts on June 13th as they dissect the impact of the European elections

Europe News

EU elections: Slovakian poll stays open late; Latvia, Malta closed

Slovakia, Latvia and the smallest EU member Malta opened their polls on the third day of elections. In the afternoon the crucial Italian vote got underway, with prime minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing Brothers of Italy party hoping to cement their position as powerbroker in Brussels.

Belgium

Why could Renew Europe see a major drop in MEPs after EU vote?

Euronews pollsters predict a potential loss of up to 20 MEPs for the EU liberal-democrats group Renew Europe, reflecting a decline in popularity at the national level, especially in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

World

Simon Harris: Ireland recognised Palestine to push two-state solution

As Ireland, Spain and Norway recognise the State of Palestine in order to breathe new life into the two state solution, Shona Murray spoke to Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris about this historic move, for the Global Conversation.

Euronews Witness

Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal

The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany and Portugal to hear from leaders and supporters of AfD and Chega.

World

European Parliament's rival hard-right groups will unite - Vistisen

Vistisen exclusively tells Euronews there is “no more political divide” between Meloni and Le Pen’s political factions than there is within other mainstream political groups.

Real Economy

Homes, training and jobs: what’s the reality of Social Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

What is Social Europe? How can social rights enhance the well-being of EU citizens while addressing economic growth challenges ? In this episode of Real Economy we travel from Romania to France to meet people whose lives have taken a new turn, thanks to solidarity projects.

Health news

EU election candidates go head to head in debate on future of Europe’s health

In partnership with MSD

Two EU lawmakers hoping to retain their seats in June’s European elections pledged to level up access to quality healthcare across Europe in an electoral debate presented by MSD.

World

Polls predict a surge for Conservatives

The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Group could change the EU's course over the next five years, if they make big gains in June's European elections. Co-president Nicola Procaccini outlines his vision for Europe in The Global Conversation, with Vincenzo Genovese.

World

Walter Baier: Established parties have allowed far right to flourish

As the EU prepares to vote in European elections, the big issues for Walter Baier, the lead candidate of the European Left, are the cost of living crisis, the war in Gaza and the rise of the far right. He discusses these and other concerns with Aïda Sánchez Alonso in The Global Conversation.

Real Economy

The EU's unprecedented response to tumultuous times

In partnership with The European Commission

The current EU Parliament and Commission had just begun the work of their five-year agenda when it was derailed by Covid-19 and then the Ukraine war. As the institutions' mandate enters a final phase, Real Economy gets the views of key players in Brussels on one of the EU's most difficult chapters.