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Five Star Party rallies against the EU’s defence spending plans

Thousands took to the streets of Rome to protest the European Commission's proposed rearmament plan. Organised by the Five Star Movement, the demonstration condemned Meloni's government and von der Leyen's plan.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia eager to cooperate with the EU ‘as a bloc’

The leaders of five Central Asian countries were all eager to show the importance of strengthening relations with the European Union but also the importance of their economies and potentials for Europe at the first EU-CA summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have.

Business

European and US markets continue to drop after Trump's global tariffs

Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50%.

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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Europe News

What impact will US tariffs have on Europeans' wallets?

The 20% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on European products could drive down prices on the continent.

Uzbekistan

Central Asia-EU summit in Samarkand marks historic regional unity

Central Asia and the EU announced a strategic partnership at the Samarkand summit, focusing on transport, energy and digital projects to boost regional cooperation.

Europe News

Rescuers continue search for girl after migrant boat sank off Lesbos

The boat sank in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing seven people.

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Hourly labour costs ranged from €10.6 in Bulgaria to €55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

Slovakia

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

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EU and Central Asia forge strategic partnership at first-ever summit

Leaders from the EU and Central Asia met in Samarkand to enhance economic and political ties, as the region pivots towards Europe in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Europe News

'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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

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