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Europe must reduce its demand for cocaine: Colombian defence minister

Iván Velásquez Gómez said his country was doing its bit in the fight against organised crime and the EU must now do the same.

Hungary

Hungary's Orbán says Ukraine unlikely to join EU because of war

Ukraine was officially granted EU candidate status last year, an unusually rapid decision for the EU and its go-slow approach to expansion.

Europe News

Brits regret Brexit but rejoining the EU is unlikely

Protests and demands for the UK to rejoin the EU are growing steadily in the UK, where most are saying Brexit has failed.

Europe News

German-Italian rift thwarts EU deal on new rules for migration crises

A disagreement between Germany and Italy frustrated on Thursday a highly anticipated deal on the last piece of the European Union's migration reform.

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World News

Euroviews. To protect our rights, the AI Act must include rule of law safeguards

AI is a part of everyday life in countless ways, and how we choose to regulate it will shape our societies. EU lawmakers must use this opportunity to craft a law that harnesses the opportunities without undermining the protection of our rights or the rule of law, Eva Simon and Jonathan Day write.

Economy

Tesla could face tariff threat in EU's China EV subsidy probe

Tesla, among other electrical vehicle manufacturers, is caught in the crosshairs of the EU’s investigation into anti-subsidy inquiry with China.

The Road To Green

How clean is the water you swam in this summer?

In partnership with The European Commission

As global temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever that we have blue spaces to cool off. But are we looking after our seas, lakes and rivers as we should?

Europe News

'We have to welcome Ukraine in NATO,' says new Latvian prime minister

Days after being appointed as Latvia's prime minister, Evika Siliņa flew to Brussels and made it clear she endorses Ukraine's ambition to become a member of both the European Union and NATO.

Europe Decoded

Migration: Naval blockades are an act of war so what's left for Italy?

After a sudden influx of migrants overwhelmed the island of Lampedusa, Italy is rushing to come up with an effective method to curb new arrivals, with an open willingness to test the limits of international law.

Armenia

'I left to stay alive': Nagorno-Karabakh empties of ethnic Armenians

Baku has promised to guarantee the safety of residents, but Armenia's prime minister warned of "ethnic cleansing".

Europe News

Young people sue 32 nations for climate inaction at human rights court

Six young people from Portugal took on 32 countries in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday for failing to protect them against climate change.

Europe News

Brussels calls on tech giants to help fight election disinformation

Commissioner Jourova accused Moscow of spreading fake news.

Green News

World at risk of becoming 'hostage to CO2 capture': IEA

The world needs to speed up the energy transition and not slow down the process, according to the latest report by the International Energy Agency.

Kosovo

Kosovo mourns slain police officer while some gunmen remain at large

Kosovo on Monday observed a day of mourning for the Kosovar Albanian police officer killed by Serb gunmen in the north of the country in one of the worst confrontations since it declared independence from Serbia in 2008.

Europe News

EU countries agree on watered-down car emissions proposal

The Euro7 regulation, as it is known, is intended to limit emissions from vehicles, following on from the current Euro6.

Europe News

Booking's acquisition of ETraveli faces veto from EU

Booking Holdings' planned €1.63 billion acquisition of ETraveli was blocked on Monday by EU antitrust authorities over fears it would strengthen the company's dominant position in the travel agency sector.

Economy

EU and China may 'drift apart' due to persistent tensions: Dombrovskis

The relations between the European Union and China stand at a "crossroads" as a result of mounting political tensions and a litany of economic disputes that remain unresolved, says Valdis Dombrovskis.

World News

Euroviews. Are we about to lose the last pillar of our digital security?

Given the grave consequences for the lives of many, and especially the most marginalised, it is crucial that everyone’s privacy is ensured, Viktoria Tomova and Chloé Berthélémy write.

Ireland

A health labelling policy for alcohol in the EU?

Ireland will become the first country in the world to impose health labels on alcoholic drinks and it may prompt many European states to follow.

Germany

Glyphosate: Berlin calls for a ban in the EU

Could the controversial herbicide be prohibited across the European Union member states?