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New US-Australia defence pact eclipses EU's Indo-Pacific pivot

As the EU unveiled a new strategy to engage with the Indo-Pacific region, its top diplomat struggled over the timing of the announcement — which came just hours after the US and UK launched a new security pact with Australia.

USA

US attempts to curb French and EU backlash over Indo-Pacific pact

Although it's impossible to predict if any damage will be lasting, the row seems to have rekindled European suspicions of American intentions.

Culture news

Prosecco v Prošek: origin protection move 'sparkles' Adriatic tension

Italy, the homeland of Prosecco, is not happy with Croatia's attempt to get EU recognition for the Dalmatian wine, 'Prošek'.

Travel News

Post-Brexit passport blunder could mean Brits are owed thousands

Due to confusion between UK and EU guidelines, British travellers have unfairly been denied on flights to the continent and might be owed compensation.

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World News

EU failing Afghan refugees trying to flee Taliban, say rights groups

Human rights and refugee groups have appealed to the European Union to step up its help for people trying to flee Afghanistan.

France

M&S to close over half of French stores due to Brexit supply problems

The UK retail chain cites "lengthy and complex export procedures" post-Brexit for its decision to close 11 of its 20 French sites.

Europe News

MEPs approve strengthened measures to attract highly skilled non-EU workers

The bloc's Blue Card Directive was first introduced in 2009 to try and address a shortfall in certain sectors, including healthcare and ICT.

Poland

'There will be no Polexit': Kaczynski says Poland's future is in EU

The leader of the ruling party says Poland's future is in the European Union, but that the country wants to remain "sovereign".

Europe News

What are the key takeaways from Wednesday's State of the EU speech?

The fights against COVID-19 and climate change as well as migration, respect for rule of law and a European defence policy are the main issues Brussels will wrestle with in the coming months.

France

'We need to act now!' on energy transition says EU climate chief

Frans Timmermans said the costs of not transitioning economies to renewable energies are not measured in economic terms, but in 'human terms'.

Europe News

State of the Union: Did von der Leyen deliver on last year's promises?

Euronews looks at what progress has been made on promises from last year's State of the Union speech

Travel News

Which EU country is leading the COVID-19 vaccination race?

Four of the countries in the top five are Iceland, Portugal, Denmark, and Spain.

Hungary

Euroviews. Hungary PM Viktor Orban responds to criticism from Timothy Garton Ash

Timothy Garton Ash had accused Orban of having his cake and eating it in terms of Hungary's relationship with the EU.

Travel News

Greece's tourism sector made the best recovery this summer

Nearly 480,000 flights took off in the EU last month, compared to 696,000 in August 2019.

United Kingdom

UK delays border checks on EU goods again, citing supply chain issues

The government says the "revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes". Its critics argue post-Brexit red tape issues need resolving.

Germany

Majority of Europeans think Germany's star is fading, reveals new poll

Germans are the most pessimistic of a dozen EU countries surveyed, with 52% seeing their nation as a declining power.

Croatia

Croatia counting down to join the Eurozone from 1st January 2023

Croatia is planning to begin using the Euro as its currency on the 1st of July 2023. According to a recent study by the Croatian National Bank, 45% of people in the Western Balkan nation say they support the move.

Europe News

EU system for deporting migrants 'encourages illegal migration'

Instead of deterring illegal migrants, the EU system actually encourages people to attempt the journey to Europe, says an EU auditors report.

Earth News

What makes Tallinn the greenest city in Europe?

The Estonian city went home with a €600,000 cheque at the environmental awards ceremony in Lahti, Finland.

World News

How have the 9/11 attacks changed life for Europeans?

The plane hijackings may have targeted the US but their repercussions were felt worldwide. Here's how Europe changed after the devastating attacks.

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