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Belgium

Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Czech Republic

Babiš to form new Czech government after right-wing coalition deal

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Europe News

US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's decision to remove troops from Romania raises concerns about European security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Europe News

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind political event, which will take place on Tuesday, 4 November, between 2 pm and 5 pm CET and will be broadcast live on Euronews’ television and digital platforms.

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Europe News

Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren.

Albania

Euroviews. Albania and the EU: A shared journey toward a common future

For us, enlargement is reunification, representing the fulfilment of a shared European project that includes all those who share its interests and uphold its values, Albanian Ambassador to the EU Ferit Hoxha writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit.

Europe News

Euronews’ historic EU Enlargement Summit convenes in Brussels

Key EU decision-makers join leaders from Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia as Euronews hosts one-of-a-kind, televised EU enlargement summit in Brussels, to kick off at 2 pm.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Completing Europe: Ukraine’s integration is a strategic imperative

Confidence in the European project depends on whether the EU can rise to this moment — by embracing those who are already defending European values on the front line, Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit.

Europe News

What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs options

After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore "options" to meet Ukraine's financial and military needs for next year and 2027. What could these options look like?

Republic of North Macedonia

Neighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU

Historical and cultural disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria hinder EU accession. The stalemate revolves around identity and language recognition.

Belgium

Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out

Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights.

Europe News

Deal to allow UK access to EU defence scheme could be reached shortly

As a non-EU country, the UK cannot fully participate in the €150 billion SAFE programme to rearm the bloc with European-made weapons, but a deal could be struck before a key deadline. This is seen as a win-win.

Earth News

Why does Greece continues to bury its rubbish and recycle very little?

The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital.

Tech News

What do Europeans have to say about the Digital Fairness Act?

Record 4,325 Call for Evidence submissions (boosted by gamers) show a split. Most business groups opposed it, and many publicly funded NGOs supported it. The EU “champions” (Wolt, Ryanair, Vinted, Spotify) warned of over-regulation, urging focus on implementation.

Europe News

Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process

Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that more member states joining the EU means more business and influence. Not anymore. Donald Trump couldn’t care less, experts tell Euronews.

Europe News

Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place.

Europe News

Merz urges deeper ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza

The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey's crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Travel News

Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, officials say

The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034.

Europe News

Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition despite hurdles

Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo, waning public support, and regional rivalries continue to block its path. Ahead of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on November 4, Euronews Srbija outlines the current status of Serbia’s perspective on its EU accession.

Europe News

Nordic leaders rule out debt, insist on Russian assets to aid Ukraine

The prospect of issuing new joint debt at a European level to support Ukraine leaves Nordic leaders cold. They insist financing should come from Russian assets as the Commission looks for options to break the deadlock.

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