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EU defence stockpiles 'almost empty', Borrell warns

Josep Borrell said that Europe had under-invested in defence for years.

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VIDEO: The EU is trying to reform itself. What do its citizens want?

Euronews spoke with citizens who took part in the Conference on the Future of Europe, which resulted in 49 policy proposals.

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'Culture of impunity' across EU over violence against migrants: NGO

'Culture of impunity' across EU over violence towards migrants, NGO warns

Belgium

EU targets 200 Russian individuals in prosposed sanctions package

The European Commission proposes a new round of sanctions on Russia in a bid to cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin's war chest.

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Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen dreams in major doubt ahead of vote

"Austria is the main hold-out," said a senior EU diplomat ahead of a key vote on Thursday.

Europe News

Europe must 'stand against' Iranian protest crackdown, activist says

"If we can create gaps in the main core of the central power of the regime, this will be a great victory to continue the protests," Iranian journalist and activist Taghi Rahmani told Euronews.

Green News

Raising the EU’s ‘outdated’ renewables target by 5% would save €200bn

Energy ministers are voting next week on whether to raise targets from 40 to 45 per cent by 2050, a move which experts say would have a huge impact.

Europe News

EU takes China to WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection

"In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said.

Europe News

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

Europe News

Russia's aggression and 'imperialistic dreams' can't pay off – Kallas

In an interview with Euronews, Kaja Kallas replied to the controversial comments made by President Emmanuel Macron of France.

Europe News

EU reaches deal to ban products linked to deforestation

The agreement covers products including palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber.

Europe News

EU accession to be at centre of summit with Western Balkans

Tuesday's gathering in Tirana will be the first time such a summit is taking place in a Western Balkan country.

USA

US and EU try to find common ground on trade and technology

The US administration and a delegation from the European Commission met near Washington DC on Monday to try to bring the world's two largest economies closer together on issues of trade and new technologies, but little concrete progress is expected.

Europe News

Russian oil cap not meant to disrupt markets - Timmermans

An EU ban on oil imports from Moscow also came into effect on Monday.

Europe News

Prospects dim for Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Interior ministers are scheduled to meet on Thursday to vote on the accession of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.

Europe News

Trade war over green subsidies looms large over EU-US tech summit

The EU is scrambling to counter billions of industrial subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act promoted by President Joe Biden.

Europe News

EU plans for border staff in Western Balkans to curb illegal migration

The measure is part of the European Commission's new Action Plan on the Western Balkans.

Ukraine

Price cap on Russian crude oil exports to come into effect

A price ceiling on Russian seaborne crude oil agreed upon by Australia, the EU and G7 nations will come into effect on Monday, with a cap on refined petroleum products due in February next year.

Brussels, My Love?

Watch as panellists debate EU gender quotas & Brussels football riots

Panellists spoke about a new EU directive for women on boards and the recent violent riots following the Belgium-Morocco football match.

World News

Ukraine war: EU, G7 back $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.