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Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal

A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers' rights.

Europe News

Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts public services and transport

Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.

Economy

French government mulls tax increase for large companies

The executive is reportedly examining a range of plans to reduce the public deficit, including a temporary tax on companies making more than €1 billion per year.

30 September 2024

Economy

Draghi's competitiveness report: Can Europe heed the call to action?

Mario Draghi's competitiveness report urges the EU to invest €750-800bn annually to close the economic gap with the US and China. While experts praise its push for joint action and reforms, concerns remain over funding, political consensus and its future impact.

16 September 2024

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World News

Does the European Union have the resources to match its ambitions?

Calls to reform the institutions to make the EU more efficient, more democratic and better adapted to contemporary challenges are growing.

Greece

Greece approves ending state monopoly on university education

Greek lawmakers approved sweeping university education reforms that would break the state monopoly on university education, despite student protests.

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Uzbekistan's Journey to Independence: 32 Years of Progress and Celebration

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With thousands of years of history behind them, one might well wonder why the citizens of Uzbekistan place so much stock in their annual celebration of independence, this year just 32 years on. It’s not just a day off with fireworks for the kids.

1 September 2023

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Uzbekistan's Journey to Progress: Examining the Path of Reform and Future Prospects

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Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan citizens last week were given a week-long examination of how their nation’s reform program has progressed and where it is heading now.

Greece

First-time voters to play a key role in Greek general election

The Greek general election on 21 May will give 440,000 young people their first chance to vote. Euronews spoke to some of the country's first-time voters.

France

Emotions high at another day of French protests over pension plan

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

France

Violent clashes mar Paris pension reform protests

Masked people dressed in black looted a business, lit fires in rubbish bins and threw projectiles at police, according to journalists on the scene.

Europe News

VIDEO: The EU is trying to reform itself. What do its citizens want?

Euronews spoke with citizens who took part in the Conference on the Future of Europe, which resulted in 49 policy proposals.

8 December 2022

Travel News

Italy’s beaches at the centre of heated controversy

Beach club owners, politicians and environmental campaigners are fighting over the future of Italy’s coastline.

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Uzbekistan set for second stage of reforms

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As Uzbekistan prepares for the next stage of its reform programme, its leadership is says it will carry out a major restructuring of government, with some functions devolved to local authorities and others dispensed with altogether.

20 December 2021

Earth News

Euroviews. Why democracy is the key ingredient to battling climate change

9 out of the 10 top performers in the 2021 Climate Change Performance Index are democracies.

USA

Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill

The 'For the People Act' bill would strike down hurdles to voting, curb the influence of money in politics and limit partisan influence over the drawing of congressional districts.