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The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km² (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated total population of over 448 million. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity combining the characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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‘Death of European values’: EU institution staff march for peace in Gaza The prospect of an Israeli offensive in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering, has sparked outrage around the world. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 3 hours ago

A look at China-EU ties and how it impacts trade Trade is at the heart of Chinese President Xi Jinping's tour of Europe, at a time when China-EU ties are strained. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:10Published 7 hours ago

EU countries kick off talks to ban re-exports of Russian LNG European Union countries kicked off on Wednesday negotiations on the next round of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets LNG. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:24Published 8 hours ago

European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged? Watch episode five of Euronews' guide to the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 10 hours ago

EU migration deals with Egypt and Tunisia have to be 'revised,' says Nicolas Schmit The multi-million deals that Brussels has signed with neighbouring countries to decrease irregular migration have to be "revised," says Nicolas Schmit, the lead candidate of the European socialists for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:17Published 1 day ago

EU's 'critical moment' with China: From trade to Russian war on Ukraine, 'no more business as usual' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 15:43Published 2 days ago

European elections: What do candidates promise? What do voters want? Watch episode three of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 days ago

EU ready to make 'full use' of trade defence tools against China, von der Leyen warns Xi The European Union stands ready to flex its muscles to protect the bloc from China's aggressive trade practices, European Commission chief von der Leyen warned Monday following a three-way meeting with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published 2 days ago

Economics, geopolitics & human rights: China has 'conflicting interests' with France, EU 'partners' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 14:58Published 2 days ago

Spanish groups unite with far-right to thwart key EU policies A swag of European-far right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroot groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 3 days ago

European elections: French far-right surpasses 30% in the polls Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:16Published 3 days ago

China’s Xi Jinping heads to Paris to meet Macron \| Trade, Ukraine War to be discussed \| Oneindia China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:24Published 3 days ago

Brussels, my love? Press under pressure all across the EU In this edition, we zoom in on dwindling press freedom in Europe and check how Europe is doing 20 years after the big bang enlargement. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:37Published 5 days ago

State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 07:00Published 5 days ago

Strack-Zimmermann: Far-right would use election success to undermine EU With the European elections just a few weeks away, Euronews caught up with Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a member of the German parliament for the liberal Free Democratic Party and lead candidate for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 20:00Published 5 days ago

Sweden's Sámi pay the price in Europe's quest for copper The EU aims to boost production of copper and other metals to meet 2050 climate goals. A mine expansion in northern Sweden is seen as critical to those amibitons, but for indigenous Sámi who have been.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 10:00Published 5 days ago

European elections: What do voters want? and what do candidates promise? Watch episode two of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 6 days ago

How will the French far-right affect Europe if they win the election? The French far-right is to win the European elections in France. Will the historical result affect the current EU political balance? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published 6 days ago

The Greens' Reintke vows to keep EU on track towards climate neutrality amid right-wing backlash The Greens' Terry Reintke has pitched her party as the antidote to "right-wing, authoritarian" forces that are trying to water down climate action as she campaigns ahead of June's European elections. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:47Published 6 days ago

EU unveils €1-billion aid package for Lebanon in bid to curb refugee flows The European Union will provide €1 billion in financial aid to Lebanon over three years to prop up the country's economy and help prevent a surge in refugees leaving for Europe. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:24Published 6 days ago

Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership European Union figures have lent their support to Ukraine joining the bloc as the Czech Republic commemorates 20 years of European Union Member State status with an event at Prague Castle in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:03Published 1 week ago

France's May Day protests turn into political battlefield ahead of EU elections Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right politician Jordan Bardella, currently leading the polls, announced the rest.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published 1 week ago

Von der Leyen condemns violence as Georgia's parliament passes 'Russian law' Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published 1 week ago

'Unacceptable': EU foreign policy chief condemns police violence against protestors in Georgia Georgia has been rocked by protests against government plans to introduce a foreign influence law, which critics fear could be used to stifle the press. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

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India, EU hold dialogue on defence, security cooperation, including in the Indo-Pacific region The EU and India have made significant steps in the past years to deepen their security and defence cooperation including counter-terrorism, cyber and maritime security. The Indo-Pacific at large and.. IndiaTimes - Published 17 hours ago
Tough talks ahead as China's president touches down for European trip President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for his big trip to Europe - it's been five years since his last visit and EU-Chinese relations have hit a rocky road. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
HSBC investors back removing bonus cap for UK staff HSBC is set to become the latest major international bank to remove the European Union-imposed bonus cap that had applied to its UK-based workers. Sky News - Published 6 days ago

Fifa transfer rules may breach EU regulations, says adviser Some of Fifa's rules on player transfers may breach European Union regulations, an adviser to Europe's top court says. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Brexit border checks to 'add billions' to consumer bills Border checks on food and plant imports will add billions of pounds to the cost of doing business with the European Union, industry figures have warned. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
UK will 'not take back asylum seekers from Ireland until France takes back Channel migrants' The UK will not to take back asylum seekers who cross the border into Ireland "until the EU accepts that we can send them back to France", according to a government source. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

UK rules out EU-wide deal on work and study visas for young people The government has ruled out striking an EU-wide agreement on allowing an exchange of young people to work and study for extended periods of time. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
EU proposing joint youth work and study scheme with UK Young people could be able to move more easily between the UK and Europe and stay longer to work, study and train under proposed plans by the European Union Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
UK, EU and Spain hail 'significant progress' in Gibraltar talks "Significant progress" has been made towards a post-Brexit deal for Gibraltar, Spain, the EU and the UK have said. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2024
EU and India join forces to promote recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2024

Apple, Meta and Google parent company investigated by EU Apple, Meta and Google's parent company are being investigated by the European Union under new laws designed to clamp down on the market power of the world's tech giants. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
Russian Mazepin wins case to remove EU sanctions Russian racing driver Nikita Mazepin overturns European Union sanctions imposed as part of the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
What are the EU's new rules for artificial intelligence - and will they impact the UK? Members of the European Parliament have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new world-leading set of rules on artificial intelligence. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2024	Apple fined £1.5bn for not notifying users of cheaper music streaming options Apple has been fined €1.8bn (£1.54bn) by the EU for favouring its own music streaming service rather than rivals. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024
Hundreds of new sanctions slapped on Russia after Alexei Navalny's death Hundreds of new sanctions have been placed on Russia by the US and the EU on the eve of the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and a week after Alexei Navalny's death. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024	UK and EU reach new deal on stopping small boat crossings Britain is set to sign a new deal with the EU's border agency in a further bid to stop small boats crossing the Channel. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
Imported meat, fish, cheese and dairy products to cost more as Brexit border controls come into force Food and fresh flower imports from the European Union are subject to new Brexit customs controls from today, adding more than £300m a year to the price of trading with the continent and forcing up the.. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024	Why cheese, fish and flowers could all soon cost more because of new Brexit rules New Brexit border controls will leave British consumers and businesses facing more than £500m in increased costs and possible delays - as well as shortages of food and fresh flowers imported from the.. Sky News - Published on January 26, 2024
Roses are red, violets are blue, fears of shortages on Valentine's Day, over Brexit checks with the EU The government is facing calls to guarantee there will be no shortage of red roses for Valentine's Day caused by new post-Brexit border checks. Sky News - Published on January 25, 2024	Brexit: New report suggests UK £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving EU Brexit has cost the UK £140bn so far, according to new analysis, and could see the nation £311bn worse off by the middle of the next decade, according to a new report. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2024
FIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully over European Super League, EU's top court rules FIFA and UEFA acted unlawfully in blocking the creation of the European Super League (ESL), the European Union's top court has ruled. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2023	Roman Abramovich loses appeal against EU's Ukraine sanctions Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and former Chelsea owner, has criticised the EU for rejecting his challenge to the sanctions it imposed on him after the invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
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India-EU sign MoU on semiconductors India and the EU signed an MoU on semiconductors to strengthen the supply chains and promote cooperation in research, innovation, talent development, partnerships, and market information exchange. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023	DGCA issues advisory circular on GNSS interference in airspace The DGCA has released an advisory circular on GNSS interference in airspace, highlighting the emerging threats of jamming and spoofing. The circular establishes roles and responsibilities of.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023
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Brexit U-turn? EU equality laws to be reinstated to avoid 'gap in protections' for workers The government has announced plans to reinstate EU equality laws before they expire at the end of the year – admitting the move is required to avoid a "clear gap in protections" for workers. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023	India-EU Connectivity Partnership can deliver sustainable connectivity solutions in the Global South: MEA Secretary Dammu Ravi IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
In a first, India, EU carry out joint naval drills in Gulf of Guinea India and the European Union conducted their first joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea, reflecting their growing maritime security cooperation. The exercise aimed to reinforce naval maritime.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023	EU eyes stronger India ties by posting military attache The European Union (EU) plans to appoint a military attache in India to strengthen security and defense ties and support its Indo-Pacific strategy. The move is part of the EU's efforts to play a more.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023

European Union

Political and economic union of 27 states

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