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'We're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks more rare earths

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.

Radio Schuman

The EU’s path forward on Trump tariffs

The EU is preparing further countermeasures to protect its interests, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced yesterday following Donald Trump’s decision to impose 20% tariffs on European goods.

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Macron blasts Trump's 'brutal' tariffs, calls for pause in investment

The European Union 'must not rule out anything' to retaliate against the so-called Liberation Day tariffs, Emmanuel Macron said.

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Central Asia is at the forefront of the fight against climate change

The Samarkand Climate Conference will provide an opportunity to identify mutually acceptable solutions for climate adaptation, draw global attention to regional environmental challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation, Akramjon Nematov and Azamat Sulimanov write.

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Bulgaria's government survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.

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EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership could be signed this year

The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Euronews Tech Talks

Why are GMOs still so controversial? | Podcast

What are GMOs and why are they a topic of debate? Researcher and EFSA expert Josep Casacuberta joins Euronews Tech Talks to answer these questions.

Economy

How is the EU developing trade and investment ties with Central Asia?

Uzbekistan President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, shares his views with Euronews on developing trade and investment opportunities with Europe as the EU-Central Asia summit gets under way.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are Donald Trump's tariffs on the EU really reciprocal?

Economists tell Euronews Trump's rates are not in any way based on the tariffs imposed by the US' trading partners and therefore cannot be considered an equal measure.

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Greek island of Lesbos

Greece is one of the main entry points into the EU for people fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with many making the short but treacherous journey from Turkey to Greek islands in inflatable dinghies.

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Trump targets EU law, but it's not up for negotiation, says lead MEP

The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee said the American President has European legislation in his sights more than tariffs imposed by Europeans. The MEP is clear: European law is non-negotiable.

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Samarkand gears up to host first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit

A first-time summit in Samarkand brings together leaders from the EU and Central Asia to discuss strengthening cooperation, regional stability, and deeper economic and political ties.

Radio Schuman

Green MEP urges EU companies to keep DEI policy post-Trump letter

In an interview with Euronews, Green MEP Majdouline Sbai stated that European companies should not feel pressured to abandon their values, management practices, or commitment to diversity and workplace well-being in response to Trump’s letter.

Europe News

Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.

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Watch: Euronews is live at first-ever EU-Central Asia summit

Our correspondents will bring you the latest from the summit in Samarkand that brings together the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union for the first time.

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Central Asian countries embark on strategic pivot towards Europe

The upcoming summit in Samarkand will bring together for the first time the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the European Union.

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EU must be 'smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs: Costa

A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," António Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

EuroVerify

Fact-check: EU won't 'confiscate' private savings to spend on defence

A fresh push to incentivise Europeans to invest in EU assets has been weaponised in an online disinformation campaign. Euroverify investigates.

Radio Schuman

EU tech chief to Elon Musk: 'We're protecting freedom of speech'

An interview with tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen on the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) is featured on Radio Schuman today.

Europe News

Le Pen not alone: How financial misconduct affects European Parliament

Misuse of funds intended to pay MEPs’ assistants has been fairly widespread in the last years, but few episodes land in court cases.

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