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What are nurdles and how are they devastating the environment?

In the EU, 23 billion plastic nurdles enter our environment every day.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU in 2023 and Sweden's Council presidency

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics as panellists discuss what's in store for the EU in 2023.

China

WHO concerned about 'risk to life' in China amid COVID surge

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.

World News

Meta fined €390m in EU privacy case

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined €390m for privacy law breaches in the EU. It plans to appeal. Two cases were brought against it after the introduction of the EU's GDPR laws.

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Europe Decoded

EU countries are split on how to deal with sex work

Belgium became the first European country to decriminalise sex work in 2022. Now MEPs are debating what the rules should be at the EU level.

Money

One-third of the world faces recession in 2023, IMF warns

The new year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," says IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Economy

EU chief celebrates 'immense achievements' of member Croatia

The chief of the European Union visited Croatia on Sunday to celebrate the “immense achievements” of the newest EU member nation, which switched to using the euro and joined the world’s largest passport-free travel area on New Year's Day.

World News

Ireland is marking 50 years of EU membership

The country which was once heavily dependent on agriculture, joined the EEC on January 1st 1973 and is now regarded by many observers as a model EU State.

World News

Europe raises its defences amid surge of COVID-19 cases in China

Spain's Health Minister said that the government would be pushing for similar measures at a European level.

Europe News

Moldova's President Maia Sandu wants to join European Union by 2030

The EU accepted Moldova and Ukraine as membership candidates in June.

Europe News

US gives concessions to EU clean carmakers in 'Buy American' act

The European Commission said it "welcomes" US guidelines that allow European carmakers to benefit from Washington's subsidy spree for clean vehicles.

Europe News

COVID-19: EU mulls coordinated approach as China reopens borders

China's easing of its strict zero-COVID policy in recent weeks has led to an explosion in cases.

My Europe Series

Post-Brexit Guide: What's been the impact — and how did it happen?

Euronews' updated explainer examines the far-reaching effects of the UK's departure from the EU and the events that led to Brexit.

World News

Exxon tries to block new EU windfall tax on oil companies

The US oil giant argues Brussels went beyond its legal authority by imposing the levy.

World News

Russia bans oil sales to countries using a price cap

The ban will come into effect from February 1.

Europe News

War, energy crisis and inflation: The EU's top 5 stories of the year

2022 was a challenging year for the EU, with a war in Ukraine, rising inflation at home and an energy crisis affecting the whole continent.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Gas price cap, and corruption scandal

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

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Clashes break out in Paris following a shooting in a Kurdish district

A gunman opened fire in the 10th arrondissement in Paris near the Kurdish cultural centre

Earth News

EU approves €28 billion German renewable energy scheme

Some say the multi-billion euro scheme could distort competition in the European Union's single market.

Europe News

EU countries don't have to pay compensation for polluted air, says ECJ

According to the European Environment Agency, air pollution causes more than 300,000 premature deaths a year in the EU.

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