Latvia Latvia's president asks parliament to rethink Istanbul Conventon exit The country's parliament, or Saeima, voted on 31 October to withdraw from the human rights treaty which opposes violence against women and domestic violence. 03/11/2025
Belgium Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks. 03/11/2025
Czech Republic Babiš to form new Czech government after right-wing coalition deal The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections. 03/11/2025
Europe News US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's decision to remove troops from Romania raises concerns about European security amid ongoing tensions with Russia. 03/11/2025
Europe News Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind political event, which will take place on Tuesday, 4 November, between 2 pm and 5 pm CET and will be broadcast live on Euronews’ television and digital platforms. 03/11/2025
Europe News Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren. 03/11/2025
Albania Euroviews. Albania and the EU: A shared journey toward a common future For us, enlargement is reunification, representing the fulfilment of a shared European project that includes all those who share its interests and uphold its values, Albanian Ambassador to the EU Ferit Hoxha writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit. 03/11/2025
Europe News Euronews’ historic EU Enlargement Summit convenes in Brussels Key EU decision-makers join leaders from Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia as Euronews hosts one-of-a-kind, televised EU enlargement summit in Brussels, to kick off at 2 pm. 03/11/2025
Ukraine Euroviews. Completing Europe: Ukraine’s integration is a strategic imperative Confidence in the European project depends on whether the EU can rise to this moment — by embracing those who are already defending European values on the front line, Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit. 02/11/2025
Europe News What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs options After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore "options" to meet Ukraine's financial and military needs for next year and 2027. What could these options look like? 01/11/2025
Republic of North Macedonia Neighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU Historical and cultural disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria hinder EU accession. The stalemate revolves around identity and language recognition. 31/10/2025
Belgium Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights. 31/10/2025
Europe News Deal to allow UK access to EU defence scheme could be reached shortly As a non-EU country, the UK cannot fully participate in the €150 billion SAFE programme to rearm the bloc with European-made weapons, but a deal could be struck before a key deadline. This is seen as a win-win. 31/10/2025
Green News Why does Greece continues to bury its rubbish and recycle very little? The waste problem is particularly critical in Athens and the wider area of the Greek capital. 31/10/2025
Tech News What do Europeans have to say about the Digital Fairness Act? Record 4,325 Call for Evidence submissions (boosted by gamers) show a split. Most business groups opposed it, and many publicly funded NGOs supported it. The EU “champions” (Wolt, Ryanair, Vinted, Spotify) warned of over-regulation, urging focus on implementation. 31/10/2025
Europe News Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that more member states joining the EU means more business and influence. Not anymore. Donald Trump couldn’t care less, experts tell Euronews. 31/10/2025
Europe News Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process? The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place. 31/10/2025
Europe News Merz urges deeper ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey's crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. 30/10/2025
Travel News Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, officials say The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034. 30/10/2025
Europe News Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition despite hurdles Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo, waning public support, and regional rivalries continue to block its path. Ahead of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on November 4, Euronews Srbija outlines the current status of Serbia’s perspective on its EU accession. 29/10/2025