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EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine funding, Mercosur

After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: Frozen Russian assets explained simply

What are frozen Russian assets? Why are they dividing EU member states? And what can we expect from the December European Council meeting? Our podcast Brussels, My Love? investigates with Euronews' EU reporter Jorge Liboreriro.

Europe News

Danish minister: Joining EU alone insufficient for Ukraine's security

Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.

Europe in Motion

Child sex abuse: Where in the EU is it time-barred and where's it not?

A new damning report calls on all EU member states to write off, or at least extend, child sex crime limitation periods.

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Italy's Meloni pours cold water on 'premature' EU-Mercosur agreement

Italy's position is pivotal, as France, Hungary, Poland, and Austria oppose the deal, which requires the approval of a qualified majority for the EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen to sign it.

Health news

EU targets tobacco, unhealthy diets in new push against heart disease

The European Union’s new ‘Safe Hearts Plan’ aims to cut cardiovascular deaths by 25 per cent in the next decade.

Economy

Italy's cash ceiling proposal: Balancing freedom and fraud concerns

An amendment to Italy's upcoming budget law proposes raising the ceiling for cash payments in the country. While some lawmakers are pushing for more 'consumer freedom', others fear the potential effect on tax evasion and criminal activity.

Uzbekistan

Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation

The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials.

Europe Today

Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews

Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc.

Tech News

EU vs. Big Tech: What actions have regulators taken so far?

In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken.

Europe News

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

Lithuania

Lithuania arrests 21 alleged smugglers using balloons from Belarus

Tuesday's operation involved more than 140 officers from the Lithuanian Criminal Police Bureau, Vilnius police and special anti-terrorism units.

Europe in Motion

European citizens back using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

Economy

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on pork imports from EU

The final tariff rates that range from 4.9% to 19.8% are due to take effect on Wednesday and last for five years.

Europe News

European leaders commit to assisting Ukraine in future Russian attack

As European leaders vowed to protect Ukraine against Russia in the future, including via military means, Zelenskyy hailed progress with the US in talks about security guarantees – but disagreements over territory remain.

Europe News

EU enters crucial week marred by uncertainty for the 27-member bloc

The EU faces three key issues this week: Ukraine peace talks and making sure Europe gets a say at Trump's table, an unprecedented financial operation to issue a reparations loan facing retaliation from Moscow, and getting the Mercosur deal done. The end result of any of the three is unclear.

Europe News

Albuquerque: Capital Markets Union's deal achievable within a year

European financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque says it is ‘possible’ to reach an agreement on the pending legislation needed to achieve the Capital Markets Union. She says political will among co-legislators will be key to get it done as she pushes for ambitious timeline.

Health news

How is cardiovascular disease affecting Europe’s health and economies?

A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year.

Europe News

EU energy ministers to tackle price discrepancy among member states

High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap.

Europe News

EU energy ministers back fund for cross-border resilience from 2028

The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.

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