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Euroviews. EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions

As city leaders, if entrusted with the right level of funding and resources, we can be a critical ally to the next EU institutions, working together to ensure the green transition and build a better future for everyone, Anna Lisa Boni, Laia Bonet and Benedek Jávor write.

Europe News

Serbia's ruling Progressive Party claims victory in municipal election

Skirmishes between police and opposition supporters were reported in some areas amid claims the SNS had set up illicit 'call centres' to rally supporters to vote for them. One opposition coalition leader slammed the vote as marked by "abuse of the media, fake news and hate speech".

Serbia

Tensions rise in Serbia as people cast ballots in municipal election

Tensions soared in Serbia's municipal election on Sunday in key cities and towns as ruling populists tried to cement their already vast hold on power.

Travel News

Will the European elections make or break the rail renaissance?

Skyscanner for trains and shorter journey times are just two of the improvements that are needed.

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Europe News

Meloni's political balancing act could be threatened

The Italian Prime Minister ended the European election campaign on Saturday in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU struggles for the right Middle East policy

The crisis in the Middle East, the Franco-German vision for the next mandate and the upcoming EU elections were among the key topics discussed around Brussels this week.

Euronews Witness

Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal

The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany and Portugal to hear from leaders and supporters of AfD and Chega.

Europe News

Racist violence in Germany reaches record highs, support groups warn

Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and antisemitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. When it comes to genomics, de-risking with China is not enough

This is not about stoking the flames of techno-protectionism, but about safeguarding the fundamental rights to privacy, security, and ethical governance in the face of real and present dangers, five MEPs write.

Europe News

China won't 'sit back and watch' if EU slaps tariffs on electric cars

Brussels worries that the steady rise in imported Chinese electric vehicles could trigger an irreparable loss of competitiveness in the growing sector.

Europe News

Slovenian government recognises Palestine pending parliament approval

The small Alpine country's parliament must still ratify the decision, but it's widely seen as a formality, as none of the parliamentary parties in the 90-seat National Assembly are expected to oppose it.

Health news

Who's in the frame to be the next health Commissioner?

With a key contender suddenly out of the game, the race for the health portfolio in the next EU executive is back in play.

Business

Europe's top honey producer accused of 'Frenchwashing' over labels

Famille Michaud Apiculteurs is accused of misleading its customers by failing to label certain jars clearly enough and potentially giving a false impression that the honey is entirely French.

China

Euroviews. The bonds that bind: Our adversarial sovereign bond habit

No one is obligated to help China fund its war machine. The decision to buy Chinese sovereign bonds should reside with informed investors, Elaine Dezenski and Joshua Birenbaum write.

Real Economy

Homes, training and jobs: what’s the reality of Social Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

What is Social Europe? How can social rights enhance the well-being of EU citizens while addressing economic growth challenges ? In this episode of Real Economy we travel from Romania to France to meet people whose lives have taken a new turn, thanks to solidarity projects.

Europe News

Poland exits Article 7, the EU's special procedure on rule of law

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has promised to restore the rule of law and reset relations between Warsaw and Brussels.

Europe News

Germany and France agree Ukraine may strike Russian military targets

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine "is allowed to defend itself."

Europe Decoded

Caricartoons want you to vote for democratic and vibrant Europe

Ten of Europe's most notable cartoonists have had their work animated to encourage people to vote in the European elections from 6-9 June. Euronews exclusively presents their work in favour of a democratic, plural and vibrant Europe.

Europe News

Georgia's EU hopes fade as parliament approves 'Russian law'

The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it.

Europe News

European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 19 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

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