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Ukraine heading for accession impasse during Hungary's EU presidency

The first round of talks between the EU and Ukraine will take place on 25 June, after member states endorsed the overall framework for negotiations.

Italy

Meloni steadies her hand as she eyes key EU commission portfolios

The Italian premier is about to trigger an offensive to get a top commission for her country. Economy, competition, defence, and migration are all on her wishlist. Is this the European "art of the deal"?

Nature

Newly approved Nature Restoration Law a ‘vital boost’ to biodiversity

What is the EU's Nature Restoration Law? Inside the first-of-its-kind regulation.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Will the EU’s new Entry/Exit system cause a travel backlog?

The EES will certainly enhance border control and migration management, but it will also create significant operational challenges for EU member states that could affect travellers' experience at border crossing points, Tony Mercer writes.

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Europe News

Protesters in Brussels march against right-wing ideology

It's the second major march in the Belgian capital denouncing the far-right since the EU elections on June 9th which saw right, far-right and populist parties winning big at the polls.

Travel News

EU Entry/Exit System: What to expect, according to travel agents

From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme.

Europe News

Reintegrating AfD into ID is not on the agenda, says French MEP

Members of Identity and Democracy group are considering forming a "supergroup" with the European Conservatives and Reformists, aiming to elevate the far-right to the second-largest force in the EU Parliament.

Business

China hits back at EU tariff hike on electric vehicles

Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops.

Healthcare

Drugs are 'everywhere' in Europe, agency warns in report

European drug agency warns of concerning patterns in the consumption of drugs across the bloc, with increasing public health consequences.

Europe News

EU and Germany to help Ukraine fix and rebuild energy infrastructure

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to focus on renewable energy and hydrogen potential as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Berlin on Tuesday.

Health news

Campaigners say push for EU abortion funding ‘urgent’ post-election

Women's rights campaigners say a surge in support for the far-right in Europe has made efforts to fund abortion at the EU level even more urgent than before.

Healthcare

Commission secures 40 million vaccines against avian flu pandemic

With outbreaks of avian influenza being reported in several countries across the world, the European Union has secured a batch of preventive vaccines to prepare for possible spread among humans.

Culture news

Euroviews. What we need is a Cultural Deal for Europe

To counter inequality, populism, climate change and technological advances, the role of culture and heritage must be elevated on the political agenda and in public opinion. This is a call to action rooted in hard facts, Lars Ebert, Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović and André Wilkens write.

Europe News

Latest EU election results on Europe level and in all 27 member states

Stay updated on the 2024 European Elections with our coverage and analysis. Track the latest results and explore detailed breakdowns both at European level and by country in real-time, as provided by the European Parliament.

Europe News

When will we find out the results of the European elections?

The 2024 European elections will be over once Italian polls close today (9 June) at 23:00 CET, and results will start to be known during the night.

Europe News

Only 8% of voters turn out for EU elections in this French department

Polls close in New Caledonia just as mainland France opens its voting stations, showing a very low turnout rate in the overseas territories.

Europe News

EU elections: Von der Leyen offers to work with Socialists, Liberals

Euronews brings you the latest news and analysis as the results roll in on the fourth and final day of the European elections. Snap election called by French President Emmanuel Macron in response to trouncing by Le Pen's far-right.

World News

EU Elections: Voter turnout was just 50% last time - will it rise?

According to the Euronews Polls Centre young voters could raise the turnout in France and Germany.

This will impact your life

Everything you need to know: Your guide to the 2024 European elections

The European elections may be in full swing, but getting to grips with how they work isn't always easy. This guide from Euronews tells you everything you need to know.

Europe News

Austrian parties hold final campaign events for EU elections

Four main parties are in the running this year and Austria elects 20 MEPs to the parliament, up from the 19 seats it had in the last election in 2019, due in part to the UK’s 73 seats being partially redistributed following its withdrawal from the union.