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Euroviews. This is the EU's chance to support a better future for Syrians

If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria, Philippe Dam writes.

Travel News

Everything travellers need to know about the EU's ETIAS scheme

The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.

Europe News

Hungary drops veto and agrees to prolong EU sanctions on Russia

The clock for renewal was ticking fast as sanctions on Russian individuals and companies were set to expire by midnight on Saturday.

Radio Schuman

Has the EU-US trade war already started? - Radio Schuman

The EU has retaliated after being hit hard by the US tariffs. But with US president Donald Trump’s threats to slap more tariffs, the bloc could step up the fight with its anti-coercion instrument, a tool that was put in place in 2023.

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Europe News

How would Trump's tariffs affect ordinary European citizens?

A transatlantic trade war could be on the way. The European Commission has responded with similar measures, targeting various US products. But what will this mean for ordinary Europeans?

Europe News

While the government backs ReArmEu public opinion remains divided

Defence spending remains one of the most debated topics in Europe,with countries like Italy and Spain under pressure to meet NATO’s targets.A recent poll reveals that Italians are evenly split on the issue, with strong opposition from 5 Star Movement supporters.

Europe News

Parliament assistants' offices probe in alleged Huawei bribery case

Belgian judicial authorities sealed two offices of parliamentary assistants on Thursday as part of the latest corruption investigation in the European Parliament.

Europe News

Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline

Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire.

The Europe Conversation

French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security

French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, tells Euronews that Europe must seize this historic moment to strengthen its military independence, particularly in light of the Trump administration's decision to withdraw military aid and intelligence from Ukraine.

Radio Schuman

Russia won't accept ceasefire easily, says expert - Radio Schuman

It's going to be tricky getting Russia to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman

Canada

Canada announces tariffs in response to US ones

Canada's new tariffs are in addition to its 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian of imports from the US that were put in place on 4 March in response to other Trump import taxes that he’s partially delayed by a month.

Europe News

Austria to temporarily halt family reunification for migrants

Vienna's three-party coalition announced their aim on Wednesday to prevent close relatives of asylum seekers from joining them in the country.

Europe News

'Waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte against EU rearmament plan

In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating the Russian threat” to boost military expenditure

Europe in Motion

How is fraud across the EU being tackled?

The European Public Prosecutor's Office had over 2,000 active fraud-related investigations by the end of 2024, with total estimated damages amounting to €24.8 billion. VAT fraud continues to be the most significant concern.

Travel News

Why airlines want to pay you less for flight disruptions

Proposals to water down passenger flight delay compensation rules are being discussed in Brussels, risking Europe’s claim to having the most passenger-friendly skies in the world.

Europe News

EU lays groundwork for deportation centres in distant countries

The new regulation on deportations represents the first tangible result of the outsourcing trend that EU leaders endorsed last year.

Radio Schuman

How can the EU fix medicines shortages? Radio Schuman

On Tuesday the Commission will present a new proposal for a Critical Medicines Act, a priority the executive set for the outset of its mandate.

Europe News

EU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania

The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Southeastern and Eastern Europe.

Europe News

Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

Europe News

Rearming Europe is the EU's next folly, says Yanis Varoufakis

Economist, politician and the former Greek finance minister welcomed the easing of the German debt brake but believes that defence spending will not generate growth where it is needed.