EU Decoded Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US? "It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy. 26/08/2025
Europe News EU Commission labels Libyan attack on NGO ship 'worrying development' The European Commission considers an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting on the NGO boat Ocean Viking, which occurred on Sunday, a “worrying development”. This is one of several documented occasions on which the Libyan coast guard has apparently fired at rescue vessels from an EU-funded boat. 26/08/2025
The Europe Conversation 'We have a lot to do’: President Vučić insists Serbia’s EU membership remains crucial Serbia’s president told Euronews his country faces significant challenges, saying "we have a lot to do, many things to do" while balancing protest demands with preparations for Expo 2027 and ongoing EU membership negotiations. 26/08/2025
Bulgaria Smugglers in Bulgaria nearly kill migrants paying €4,000 to reach EU The 24 migrants from Afghanistan were found in a van in Lozenets, a village situated on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and near the Turkish border. 26/08/2025
Economy Trump threatens tariffs on nations imposing digital taxes on US tech The president said the taxes against US firms “give a complete pass to China’s largest tech companies”. 26/08/2025
Europe News Exclusive: EU countries push to abolish trade barriers with the Med In the forthcoming Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU considers relaunching an attempt at deeper integration with Mediterranean countries, amidst instability in its relations with the US and China. 26/08/2025
Europe News Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement EU recognition of US car safety standards could have dangerous consequences for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, NGOs warn. 25/08/2025
Libya Libyan coastguard shot at migrant rescue ship at sea, NGO says The non-profit SOS Mediterranee says the MV Ocean Viking was targeted while carrying 87 rescued migrants to safety. 25/08/2025
Europe News Hungary and Slovakia in spat with Ukraine after oil pipeline bombing In a comment on Sunday, Zelenskyy indicated that the future of the pipeline could depend on Hungary's behaviour. Budapest said Kyiv harms its sovereignty, and Slovakia warned Ukraine might be left without fuel, if the attacks continue. 25/08/2025
Money Will Poland and Europe miss out on crypto due to over regulation? The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers? 22/08/2025
Europe News Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine bombs oil pipeline Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry. 22/08/2025
Europe News Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees. 22/08/2025
Iran Iran’s FM to hold call with Europeans to discuss nuclear programme The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback". 22/08/2025
Travel News Ryanair renews call for air traffic control reform after Athens delays The low-cost airline denounced the delays in Athens and, for the second time this summer, attacked the Commission on the EU's Air Traffic Control system 21/08/2025
Europe News EU, US release trade statement setting 15% tariff on EU exports The joint statement, which comes nearly a month after the trade deal was struck, is being described as a "first step" by the EU side, which hopes to secure more tariff exemptions. 21/08/2025
Business Who really pays for the war in Ukraine? Kyiv, the EU and US in numbers Euronews breaks down who is paying what — revealing the vast gulf between the economic strain on Ukraine and its allies. 21/08/2025
Europe News What does the Washington summit on Ukraine mean for the EU? The European priority was to push for security guarantees for Kyiv to be an integral part of any possible future peace agreement. 19/08/2025
EU Decoded Will regulation make the EU the most trusted power in AI? Ensuring AI respects fundamental laws and values and is safe for citizens was the EU's goal when it passed the AI Act. To help implement this legislation from next year, the EU created a voluntary Code of Conduct, but some companies say that signing up to this code would hinder innovation. 19/08/2025
Europe News European leaders show cautious optimism towards Ukraine talks outcome European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine. 19/08/2025
USA 'We'll do our best' to end Russia's war, Trump tells Zelenskyy The Ukrainian president and European allies all came to Washington on Monday for a meeting with Donald Trump, as the US pushes for a swift peace deal in Russia's all-out war in Ukraine. 18/08/2025