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I am a Euro-realist, Romania's George Simion tells Euronews

In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said he remains in favour of the country's membership in the EU and NATO, but that he wants a Europe of nations and not one overarching bloc.

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EU sets 2027 as deadline to phase out all Russian fuels, including LNG

Imports of Russian oil, gas and nuclear materials must stop by 2027 at the very latest, Brussels has proposed in a new ambitious strategy.

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Romania appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout

The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers.

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'Choose Europe,' von der Leyen tells US scientists threatened by Trump

In implicit criticism against Donald Trump's policies, Ursula von der Leyen said attacking free and open science was a "gigantic miscalculation".

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New India-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions

Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

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Security past and future, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU news editor-in-chief, Jeremy Fleming-Jones

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Meet the MEP who wants to bring Canada into the European Union

Almost half of Canadians want to join the European Union and one German MEP is doing his best to make it possible. For him, geography is relative.

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Trade negotiations between the EU and the US: Where do we stand?

One month into the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs, can the EU and the US find common ground? And what happens if they don’t strike any deal?

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EPP showcasing power and unity in Valencia

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

The Europe Conversation

EPP's Weber calls for European leadership as US abdicates global role

The president of the EU's leading centre-right party told Euronews it is time for Europe to step up.

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Just half of EU countries take up Brussels on defence fiscal leeway

The €650 billion estimate it put forward in March, the Commission's spokesperson said on Friday, "is a ballpark figure, it's based on a set of assumptions".

Economy

No formal trade promises have been made to the US, EU says

The European Commission says it is looking at ways to potentially reduce its trade surplus with the US, although stresses that no formal offer has been made.

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Press freedom in Europe deteriorating, Reporters Without Borders says

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating.

The Europe Conversation

Frontex chief Hans Leijtens vows to change organisation’s culture within three years

Executive Director of Frontex says he wishes Greece would comply with its international obligations when it comes to ensuring the safety of vulnerable refugees and migrants making their way to Europe often on non-seaworthy vessels.

World News

Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause increasing defence spending

The 27-member bloc is allowing member states to spend up to 1.5% of their GDP on defence over the next four years without the usual budgetary limits.

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EU competition chief on DMA: 'We're not here to make enemies'

The European Commission imposed fines on digital giants Apple and Meta last week, and concluded two cases against them under its digital regulations.

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EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit

Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week.

Kazakhstan

Who will dominate Central Asia's transport routes?

With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region.

Europeans' Stories

Is the EU properly prepared to fight foot-and-mouth disease?

Following cases in Germany earlier this year and Hungary a few weeks ago, Slovakia is currently facing a significant outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Is the European Union properly prepared to fight this extremely contagious virus that is terrorising some livestock farms?

EU Decoded

How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?

Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.

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