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What's the state of the EU-US trading relationship? Euronews explains

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted the European Union is taking advantage of the US through unfair trade barriers. Euronews charts the trading relationship between the two partners.

Real Economy

What is the new economic agenda for Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Real Economy team attended the Brussels Economic Forum to discuss Europe's role in the new global order.

World News

Nearly 1,400 wildfires in EU so far in 2019 as heatwave escalates risk

The Copernicus' fire danger forecast also shows that the risk of wildfires is currently particularly acute in the areas impacted by a heatwave.

World News

A third of EU countries have same food brand, but different contents

A report published by the European Commission showed that almost a third of branded foods sold in the bloc has the same or similar packaging, but different contents.

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Poland

Euroviews. How Poland’s 'golden age' of economic growth is going unreported ǀ View

Becoming the seventh largest economy in Europe after over 20 years of solid growth, Poland’s remarkable growth engine is not receiving the attention it deserves.

Europe News

The Brief: How Brexit is affecting people's mental health

"There is little respite from this uncertainty and that seeps in and leads to unsettling anxiety." Brexit is one of the hottest topics right now, but a psychotherapist told Euronews that it's also taking a toll on people.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson reiterates no-deal Brexit threat

The frontrunner to become the UK's next prime minister said he was seriously prepared to take the country out of the EU in October even if no deal was agreed.

Europe News

Poland law reforms 'break EU law' says European Court

Poland’s government pushed through reforms that rights groups said gave it more control over courts.

My Europe Series

Europe report card on climate and migration

This week we take a look at where Europe stands on climate and migration. After the EU elections returned a big result for anti-migrant parties, we see how far the EU has come on managing migration. The Greens also won big, but we are yet to see the impact on policy at this week's summit.

World News

Images on EU Parliament protest criminalisation of humanitarian work

"We all have the responsibility to ensure that everyone’s human rights are respected" says Secretary General of Caritas Europa

Economy

Platforms like Airbnb do not cooperate with authorities claim cities

"One thing must be clear: A carte blanche for holiday rental platforms is not the solution."

Europe News

The Brief: European Development Days encourages investment in Africa

"It's a different Africa. It’s a continent of economic opportunities. And it’s fast-growing.” Over 8,000 people participated in this year's European Development Days, which addressed the issue of continental inequality.

Iran

Euroviews. Iranians are urging EU to adopt a tough Iran policy ǀ View

The Iranians conveyed a clear message giving voice to the demand of the heavily oppressed and widely impoverished people of Iran, who are protesting for genuine change and increased rights and freedoms since the beginning of 2018.

World News

NGOs slam EU's failure to resolve migration issue, failed quota system

NGOs are critical of the EU's failure to resolve the migration issue as thousands of refugees and migrants try to enter the EU, often with tragic consequences

World

World Refugee Day: 70 million displaced is 'wake up call for leaders'

A record number - 70 million people - are displaced in the world currently, as of World Refugee Day 2019. We spoke to the Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council on how to solve the crisis.

Albania

Albanian protesters clash with police in election dispute

President Ilir Meta called off upcoming local elections but the ruling socialist party has continued to campaign.

World News

Which EU countries have seen the biggest rise in house prices?

Where is business good and bad for estate agents?

World

70 million people have been forced from their homes around the world

More 70 million people have been forcibly displaced around the world because of war, conflict, and persecution, according to a new report by the UN Refugee Agency. The findings suggest that more people are displaced globally than currently live in all of France.

World News

Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in EU accession talks

Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in the start of European Union accession negotiations that were originally due to start this month

World News

Euroviews. The EU election results represent an opportunity to take animal protection seriously ǀ View

More than 1 in 7 newly-elected MEPs promised to fight for animal rights protections in the new European Parliament. It's time the EU takes the issue more seriously.