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Iceland says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of membership.

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Brussels moves to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats

The Commission's proposal will only apply to Georgian holders of diplomatic and service passports, exempting the general population.

Romania

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.

China

Euroviews. China’s new economic development offers fresh China-EU opportunities

China is ready to work with the EU to seize opportunities and meet challenges to pave the way for the next 50 years of China-EU relations and contribute our share to global peace, stability and prosperity, Ambassador Cai Run writes in a Euronews exclusive.

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Health news

EU bans harmful chemical from materials in contact with food

The European Commission has banned the use of bisphenol A, a chemical harmful to human health, in materials that come into contact with food.

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EU leaders agree principles on Syria but caution: 'Jury is still out'

The European Union has opened the door for sanctions relief on Syria after Assad's fall but without providing a specific timeline.

Health news

Race against time for EU’s Critical Medicines Act

Wanted in the first 100 days of the new legislative mandate, doubts linger over whether the European Commission will unveil the Critical Medicines Act on time.

Culture news

Investment in UK arts and culture sector suffers alarming 15% fall

Shocking figures reveal the state of freefall for the culture and entertainment sector in terms of the UK's GDP.

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Rushed negotiations will lead to 'bad deal' for Ukraine, Kallas warns

"Syria shows us that Russia is not invincible and we shouldn't underestimate our own power," Kaja Kallas said on Thursday.

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EU leaders meet to talk Ukraine aid, Syria's transition and Trump 2.0

Despite an agenda packed with hot-button topics, the summit of EU leaders is not expected to yield any breakthrough.

Europe News

New European Parliament health committee to start work in 2025

The European Parliament greenlit a new stand-alone committee focusing solely on health, which will begin working next year.

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Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

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EU ministers water down proposal on child sexual abuse

A proposal on combatting child sexual abuse has been watered down by some EU justice ministers, with others expressing their regret at certain elements of the proposal being removed entirely.

Economy

Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions

As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.

Russia

Oil stains wash ashore after storm damages Russian oil tankers

One of the two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm in the Kerch Strait on Sunday spilled an estimated 3,700 tonnes of oil.

Israel

Euroviews. Ms Kallas, prioritise civil society for Israeli-Palestinian peace

The peacebuilders of Israel and Palestine are ready. They now need a leader to partner with them, and ensure that civil society initiatives are not just an afterthought but a cornerstone of a just and durable peace, Nivine Sandouka and Brian Reeves write.

Markets

European Central Bank warns of effects of shift in US trade policies

Christine Lagarde also said that the ECB will continue to cut interest rates, but that worries persisted about economic growth.

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Hungary and Slovakia veto EU sanctions on Georgian officials

The sanctions proposed by Kaja Kallas targeted state officials of Georgia involved in the repression of pro-European demonstrations.

Europe in Motion

Which EU residents transfer the most money outside the bloc?

The amount of money sent outside the EU by people who live within it keeps growing every year and is significantly higher than the money inflow.

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EU takes first step to make contact with Syrian rebels, Kallas says

The EU has taken the first step to directly engage with HTS, the Syrian rebel force, while maintaining its designation of a terrorist organisation.

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