Europe News EU energy ministers to tackle price discrepancy among member states High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap. 15/12/2025
Europe News EU energy ministers back fund for cross-border resilience from 2028 The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects. 15/12/2025
Health news COVID-19 shot tied to lower risk of death from any cause, study shows Adults who received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have a lower risk of death regardless of the cause, a new study has found. 15/12/2025
Europe News Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years. 15/12/2025
World News Talks in Berlin: Will Zelenskyy renounce NATO membership? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is prepared to renounce NATO membership if there are security guarantees. US envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are also present at the major Berlin meeting on the war in Ukraine. 14/12/2025
World News EU agrees on fishing quotas for 2026 after intense negotiations EU fisheries ministers have reached an agreement on quotas for 2026 after two days of negotiations. 13/12/2025
Europe News By locking in Russian assets for good, the EU finally plays hardball In an audacious move, the EU has decided to indefinitely immobilise the Russian sovereign assets, pushing back against external pressure to release the funds before Moscow agrees to pay war reparations to Ukraine. 13/12/2025
12 minutes with 'Let's prove them wrong': Spanish economy minister responds to US Spanish Economy Minister says Europeans must stay united and keep focused on integration after the Trump administration said the continent's economy is suffocating under excessive regulation and weak leadership. 12/12/2025
Europe News Three years on, former MEP Kaili remains in limbo still awaiting trial Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal. 12/12/2025
Europe News EU dismisses Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear as 'speculative' As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets. 12/12/2025
Netherlands Utrecht lifts forest warning after DNA confirms wolf shot was 'Bram' According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023. 12/12/2025
Europe News Analysis: Trump's policies set to widen EU-US innovation gap Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU. 12/12/2025
The Cube Fact check: How realistic is a bespoke EU-UK customs union? Brexit is back making headlines in the UK after the Liberal Democrats received support for creating a bespoke customs union. Where does the UK currently stand, and what benefits would such an agreement bring? 12/12/2025
Europe News EU approves temporary €3 fixed customs charge on low-value imports From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected. 12/12/2025
Europe Today 'Europe's unity is our strength,' EIB chief Calviño tells Euronews European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline. She further argued that Europe must become stronger and simplify its economy. 12/12/2025
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: Can Brussels and Washington's relationship be saved? The European Commission’s fine on social media platform X and Donald Trump’s criticism of European leadership marked a tense week for the transatlantic partnership. Is the EU-US relationship under too much strain, and what lies ahead? 12/12/2025
Europe News Serbia's Vučić caught on hot mic: 'I received a message from Moscow' Vučić's opaque comment comes amid continuing multilateral negotiations to end Russia's invasion and shore up Ukraine's resistance. 11/12/2025
Europe News Greek minister Pierrakakis elected as president of Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis elected head of Eurogroup in recognition of Greece's reform agenda. Belgian candidate caught in crossfire over reparations loan for Ukraine. The Eurogroup handles key economic and financial dossiers. 11/12/2025
Europe News EU agrees to indefinitely immobilise €210 billion of Russian assets The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion in assets before Ukraine is compensated. 11/12/2025
Health news EU unveils new pharma package to boost industry The European Union has agreed on new pharmaceutical rules introducing new incentives to boost the pharmaceutical industry amid accessibility concerns. 11/12/2025