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EU can't replace Starlink yet, but is on right track, says Kubilius

EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.

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Danish MEP Dahl backs Rutte's view on EU defence dependence on US

The Danish EPP MEP said in an opinion article for Euronews that NATO secretary general is right to claim the EU remains dependent on the US for security, at least for now.

World News

Kubilius: Europe can defend itself but not replace US nuclear umbrella

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.

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MEPs urge EU to block ICE from entering Europe for Winter Olympics

Several European lawmakers have urged the EU to impose restrictive measures on ICE, arguing that the agency should not operate in Europe due to concerns over democratic oversight and human rights.

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'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' Polish FM says

Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration.

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Euroviews. Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now

Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

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China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets – Germany

It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said.

Belarus

Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over its role

Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Europe News

Shift in EU-US relations is 'structural, not temporary', Kallas warns

In the aftermath of the Greenland crisis, the EU's top diplomat has urged European nations to stop outsourcing their security and defence.

Europe in Motion

How much do Europeans support overseas aid?

Europeans are divided on whether development assistance is beneficial for the EU and on exactly how it should be spent.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Costa backs ‘cooperation over confrontation’

Also in this newsletter: Zelenskyy sets 2027 deadline for Ukraine's EU accession, and how France is emerging as the main holdout in push to blackslist Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy sets 2027 as target for Ukraine's EU accession

According to an EU official speaking on condition of anonymity, Brussels is also floating the idea of 'gradual membership' to accelerate Ukraine's accession.

Europe News

'Time is of the essence' for a made-in-Europe space policy – ministers

France is championing a preference European-made space assets related to defence, which some member states will probably be wary of given the need to rapidly ramp up the bloc's space capacity.

Europe News

France emerges as key holdout in EU talks on blacklisting Iran’s IRGC

Despite reports of mass casualties in Iran’s crackdown on recent protests, France remains wary of adding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the bloc’s terror list, saying the step would achieve little given existing sanctions.

Europe News

Rutte faces backlash for mocking Europe's security independence goals

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said.

Economy

EU–India free trade deal explained: Why it matters for growth and jobs

The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed.

Serbia

Western Balkan lorry drivers blockade EU borders over visa curbs

Lorry drivers from four Western Balkan countries blocked more than 20 EU border crossings to protest Schengen travel restrictions. The blockade causes €100 million daily export losses, according to officials.

Europe Today

Newsletter: EU and India clinch ‘mother of all deals’

Also in this newsletter: the EU's tech chief speaks to Euronews, and Greenland's minerals minister weighs in on Trump's claims that a "framework" deal is in place for her Arctic country.

Europe Today

EU inks 'mother of all deals' with India amid global trade turmoil

The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India on Tuesday, cutting tariffs on EU goods while leaving out sensitive sectors to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s carmakers will see tariffs gradually reduced under the agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'.

EU.XL

AI power play: Can Europe catch up with the US and China?

The EU is leading the AI race with key policies like the AI Act - but the US and China are racing ahead with innovation and investment. Can the EU cover the gap and catch up?

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