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EU must play 'leading role' in Venezuela, says opposition journalist

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.

Tech News

Euroviews. Is digitalisation ignoring socio-economic rights?

Without measures to tackle this issue, the digital divide will continue to exacerbate existing inequalities, further marginalising those who are already vulnerable, Juliana Santos Wahlgren and Susana Anastácio write.

Europe News

Keir Starmer visits Ireland as part of 'wider EU reset'

Relations between the two countries have been strained since the UK voted to leave the European Union, complicating some political structures of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK.

Europe News

Kallas under pressure to prove diplomatic prowess beyond Ukraine

The EU’s relevance in the Global South could further unravel unless Kallas can show ‘engagement’ on the Israeli-Palestine issue, sources tell Euronews.

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EU envoy urges improvement of Kosovo-Serbia relations

Kosovo was a Serbian province until NATO's 78-day bombing campaign in 1999 ended a war between Serbian government forces and ethnic Albanian separatists in Kosovo, pushing Serbian forces out.

World

Vestager: 'a gender-balanced Commission can do unprecedented work'

Denmark's Margrethe Vestager has been a driving force of the European Commission's agenda, particularly in her role as Competition Commissioner. She talks to Global Conversation ahead of passing on the baton.

Travel News

'Extra paperwork': Brits worried about hassle of new ETIAS visa waiver

Travellers will need to apply online before they'll be allowed into EU countries.

Europe News

Italy's Commissioner pick Fitto might face a rocky road to approval

Many agree that if Brothers of Italy's Fitto is given the executive vice-president portfolio in charge of the economy and post-pandemic recovery, this would be a significant victory for Rome.

Economy

EU construction outlook: Will there be a rebound next year?

ING reveals which European countries’ construction sectors are bouncing back and which are still a little slow to pick up.

Health news

EU-donated mpox vaccines arrive in Kinshasa

The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated through HERA, the EU's agency for health emergencies.

Health news

EU closer to rules saving children's toys from toxic chemicals

New EU-wide rules protect children have been backed by the Parliament and must now go to inter-institutional negotiations.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Can Europe both lead green shipping and derisk from China?

For the climate, a fossil backup is not an option. Nor is leaving Europe’s green transition in the hands of Beijing, Janka Oertel and Jonas Parello-Plesner write.

Europe News

Frontex chief: NGO rescue ships don't embolden Mediterranean migration

Irregular crossing of EU borders has decreased by over a third in 2024 so far.

Health news

How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report

The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors.

Europe News

Cyprus and Lebanon complicit in forced return of Syrians - report

The European Union is 'bankrolling' Lebanese institutions without monitoring their compliance with fundamental rights, Human Rights Watch says.

Europe News

Hungary hits back at Russian visa scheme critics amid growing tensions

For years, the government in Budapest has been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin.

Europe News

Vestager slams capitals' lack of efforts in naming women Commissioners

The European Union needs to "show boys and girls" that leadership means men and women "leading together," Vestager said.

Europe News

Czech parents face rising costs as school year gets under way

The hike in education-related expenses remains a growing problem, especially for poor and single parents, but also for the children of refugees.

Europe News

Could Europe's beaches become more open to people with disabilities?

Although there have been some improvements, people with disabilities still face challenges in accessing beaches in Europe. Meet the people fighting to make beaches accessible to all.

Europe News

Draghi’s déja vu, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior finance and defence reporter Jack Schickler.