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European media bill progresses, despite 'chilling' concerns

Provisions for monitoring journalists in the name of "national security" have been blasted by several organisations.

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Euroviews. Infrastructure has a long way to go in Europe's electric vehicle race

There are plenty of implications of the 2035 deadline on European drivers, but for it to be affordable and sustainable in the long term, the maintenance and repair processes must be accessible, transparent, and effective, Derk Roodhuyzen de Vries writes.

Europe News

Brussels asks for more money for Ukraine and to plug budget gaps

More money is needed to maintain funding for the war in Ukraine, as well as the bloc's migration policy.

Germany

Intel to build €30 billion chip plant in Germany

The German government is to provide a third of the cost. It is also the largest foreign direct investment in the modern history of the country.

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Egypt

EU allocates €20 million to help Egypt manage influx of Sudan refugees

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan.

Europe News

Migrant disaster strikes again & EU's nature restoration act struggles

MEPs also voted on a report on spyware.

World News

Euroviews. EU leaders should balance ambitions abroad with public opinion at home

If the heads of the bloc's member states are to build and maintain a united foreign policy, they will need to capitalise on areas that create consensus, Dr Jana Puglierin writes.

Hungary

Hungarian bill punishing dissent threatens struggling education sector

In the wake of several decrees that gradually undermined Hungarian educators' freedom to demand better wages and working conditions, a new law may spur an exodus of teachers from schools across the country.

Europe News

Meet the people making healthcare more accessible for trans kids

From Ireland to Spain, access to trans healthcare varies dramatically for young people, depending on where in the European Union they live. In some countries, it is virtually impossible.

Spain

Leaders discuss democracy, security and geopolitical risk at Concordia

The one-and-a-half-day high-level closed-door summit takes place just before Spain begins its six-month takeover of the EU presidency.

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains

The Nature Restoration Law, a key piece of the European Green Deal, sets legally binding targets to rehabilitate degraded habitats and lost species.

Europe News

EU to still 'criticise' Tunisia despite migration deal, Brussels says

A sharp democratic backsliding has been observed in Tunisia since a 2019 power grab by President Kais Saied.

World News

Euroviews. Lack of Syria funds means it's time to rethink how donors provide aid

At last year’s Brussels Conference, donors recognised that the protracted nature of the conflict in Syria requires a collective stepping up. Yet, one year on, this is yet to materialise, Harlem Désir and Tanya Evans write.

United Kingdom

Ex-Bank of England governor describes handling of Brexit as a shambles

King criticised handling of negotiations and said there was no need for the atmosphere around them to be so bad

Europe News

MEPs endorse blanket ban on live facial recognition in public spaces

Members of the European Parliament endorsed on Wednesday a blanket ban on AI-powered facial recognition in public spaces.

Poland

EU blocks Ukraine grain imports to five countries including Poland

The European Union has blocked grain imports to Poland and four other countries following concerns low-cost products will damage farmers' businesses

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State of emergency declared in northwestern Bulgaria due to flo

Residents from the village of Kilsuritsa have been evacuated over fears the nearby dam might overflow,.

Europe Decoded

For the EU, moving from unanimity to qualified majority is a Catch-22

The winds of change are blowing through the European Union's foreign policy – but they may not be enough to cause a storm.

World

The EU puts in place new measures to stop undue political influence

The EU is making fresh efforts to increase transparency and its own credibility following the recent 'Qatargate' corruption scandal. On the Global Conversation, Euronews spoke with Vera Jourova, vice president of the European Commission, to talk about the institution's new anti-corruption measures.

Europe News

UK bill to revoke EU laws could have 'negative' trade impact: Brussels

Relations between Brussels and London have improved since the two sides struck a deal in February over the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.