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Greek minister Pierrakakis elected as president of Eurogroup

Kyriakos Pierrakakis elected head of Eurogroup in recognition of Greece's reform agenda. Belgian candidate caught in crossfire over reparations loan for Ukraine. The Eurogroup handles key economic and financial dossiers.

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EU agrees to indefinitely immobilise €210 billion of Russian assets

The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external attempts to release the €210 billion in assets before Ukraine is compensated.

Health news

EU unveils new pharma package to boost industry

The European Union has agreed on new pharmaceutical rules introducing new incentives to boost the pharmaceutical industry amid accessibility concerns.

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Probes like EEAS-gate risk damaging EU reputation, watchdog says

Integrity-related allegations, like the College of Europe probe, carry a high risk of damaging the EU's reputation, the head of the European Ombudsman told Euronews in a wide-ranging interview.

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Watchdogs denounce stealthy tobacco lobbying in the EU

Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns.

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'Today, drugs are everywhere,' warns director of the EU Drugs Agency

After 10 years in office, the director of the EU Drugs Agency will step down at the end of the month. He takes stock of developments in the drugs market and outlines the challenges facing the bloc.

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The US pounds the EU as the bloc mulls future of the alliance

After a rough week in which the US criticised the EU on everything from migration to regulation, Europeans are contemplating the future of the transatlantic relationship, but remain divided on how to respond.

World News

Türk: 'Never take human rights for granted in any part of the world'

On International Human Rights Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, emphasised the need to "reclaim" these fundamental values, which he says have been undermined in Europe.

Italy

Pope Leo XIV says Trump is trying to 'break apart' Europe-US alliance

Pope Leo XIV said US President Donald Trump's recent remarks about Europe were "trying to break apart what needs to be a very important alliance." Pope Leo added that Europe's role in seeking peace in Ukraine was important.

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EU hydrogen market hampered by costly production, regulator says

The European Union's goal of producing 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030 are at odds with current market reality, where production and regulation costs leave investors unconvinced.

Czech Republic

Right-wing billionaire Babiš sworn in as Czech prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

Europe Today

EU 'protects smaller states, not threaten them,' Dombrovskis says

EU Economy Commissioner told Euronews' morning show Europe Today he disagreed "with many elements in the US National Security Strategy" in which the bloc is presented as lacking confidence, pushing for censorship and drowning in illegal migration.

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU economy Commissioner Dombrovskis reacts to President Trump’s new security strategy

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Fewer asylum seekers than expected to be relocated in the EU in 2026

EU countries agreed to 21,000 relocations and €420 million in financial contributions for 2026, which is less than the Commission had pitched.

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EU countries sign off return hubs for migrants

EU member states will be allowed to strike bilateral agreements with non-EU countries to facilitate the deportation of rejected asylum seekers.

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European Council's Costa rebuffs US interference in European politics

The Council president said the EU will not tolerate political interference in response to a controversial US government document warning of "civilisational erasure" as a result of the bloc's domestic policies, while stating Washington remains an ally and partner.

Europe Today

Dictators 'testing' Europe's borders, Tsikhanouskaya tells Euronews

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today.

Europe Today

Elon Musk calls for the EU to be abolished after 120 million euro fine

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Qatar

Ukraine agreement 'only the beginning,' Schinas tells Euronews in Doha

Euronews sat with former VP of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and the EU's Envoy for the Gulf Luigi Di Maio in the Qatari capital to discuss the war in Ukraine, EU competitiveness and cultivating new ties in the Gulf. The two were attending the Doha Forum.

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Kallas brushes off Trump's criticism of EU in interview with Euronews

The EU’s foreign policy chief downplayed a controversial US security review suggesting there is “civilisation erasure” in Europe. Kallas called for unity.

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