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EU agencies seek to combat viral hepatitis in European prisons

EU agencies launch toolkit to combat hepatitis B and C in prisons, tackling drug-related transmission and implementation challenges.

Europe News

Landmark EU media law enters into force to protect journalism

According to the EU, media freedom is a cornerstone of democracy and therefore needs protection in all member states.

Europe News

What Europeans ask of the EU: The strangest citizens’ initiatives

Since 2012, ECIs have ranged from requests for a complete ban on animal farming to a pitch for the European anthem to be sung in Esperanto.

EuroVerify

Fact check: No, the EU is not eroding European democracy

European countries, including EU member states, tend to dominate democracy indexes, even as democracy faces threats worldwide.

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Europe News

What lies ahead for Karol Nawrocki, Poland's new president?

Poland's new President Karol Nawrocki is expected to challenge Prime Minister Donald Tusk's policies, raising questions about potential effects this might have both at home and abroad.

Economy

India attacks US and Europe's 'double standards' in trade with Russia

India criticised countries trading with Russia while targeting India. EU trade with Russia hit €67.5bn in 2024. Trump threatened tariffs on Indian goods, escalating tensions.

Europe News

EU credibility at risk over Israel stance, warns ex-ambassador

The inconsistent application of international law on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank is damaging Europe’s credibility with the Global South, with which the EU aims to strengthen trade ties, former EU Ambassador to Palestine tells Euronews.

Europe in Motion

To what extent do people in the EU feel discriminated against?

Immigrants, people with disabilities and individuals at risk of poverty or social exclusion report facing more discrimination in the EU than those who do not belong to these groups.

Travel News

Expedia and Lastminute.com pledge faster refunds for cancelled flights

Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms.

Europe News

Cruel summer turns up heat on Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate

From a motion of censure to a lopsided trade deal, the events of July threaten to derail the trajectory of Ursula von der Leyen's second term in office.

Economy

'Liberation Day' 2.0: What's coming and who will feel it the most

Trump’s sweeping package of tariffs, released on so-called "Liberation Day", targeted nearly every corner of the globe. Now, after months of pauses and delays, it’s soon set to come into force.

Europe News

Ukraine approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs

Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on.

Europe News

Denmark’s migration reset sets stage for EU-wide rethink

Denmark has reframed the debate on migration by adopting highly restrictive rules presented through the lens of progressive politics.

Europe News

Customs duties: What will be the impact on European consumers?

The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products.

Europe News

Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total

More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November.

Europe News

$10M in US-funded contraceptives sit in limbo in Europe

Contraceptives valued at $10 million stored in Europe face destruction following the closure of a key American aid agency, amid backlash from global health groups calling for redistribution.

EU Decoded

The battle over the EU's €2 trillion budget has begun

The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion long-term budget which would controversially merge agricultural and cohesion funds. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the move as effective, but critics have warned it could undermine rural and regional development.

Europe News

EU and US spin conflicting versions of trade deal

The European Commission and the White House are making contradictory claims about the content and scope of the EU-US trade deal.

Business

Greek government cautious on new EU-US trade deal reached with Trump

Greek finance minister and other trade officials share their thoughts on the tariff agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Europe News

EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade

A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade.

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