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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 6 hours 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 18 hours 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 19 hours 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 19 hours 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 1 day 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 1 day 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 2 days ago

European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged? Watch episode one of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 2 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 2 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 3 days ago

How working abroad can kickstart careers for young NEETs In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter, Fanny Gauret, travels to Recklinghausen, Germany, to meet two young women who signed up to the EU's ALMA programme and as a consequence, have a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 days ago

Debunking misconceptions: What is a NEET and why do they need support? More than eight million young people across the EU are formally categorised as NEETs - not in employment, education or training. Professor Mark Levels explained to Real Economy why this group is in a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 3 days ago

EU celebrates largest-ever enlargement anniversary with colourful display Ten new countries joined the EU on 1 May 2024, boosting its population by almost 75 million people and fuelling a new era of prosperity. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:46Published 3 days ago

Police beat and arrest Tbilisi protesters as parliament debates controversial transparency law Critics of the so-called 'Russian law' say it undermines democracy and could derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 3 days ago

Christian-Democrats lead the EU elections polls in Germany followed by the far-right Center-Right CDU/CSU in Germany leads the voting intentions, as the far-right gets a boost by the electorate. The AfD overtakes the Social-Democrats, according to the Euronews Poll Center Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published 3 days ago

Comfort and scepticism: Poland marks 20 years of EU membership Young people in Poland feel comfortable in Europe, but some are increasingly sceptical about EU membership. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:24Published 3 days ago

Facebook and Instagram probed over disinformation handling The European Commission says the platforms’ tools to protect the EU elections are not sufficient. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 4 days ago

European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:05Published 4 days ago

Thousands rally in Georgia in support of 'Russian' foreign influence law Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has warned that if the bill is passed it “would negatively impact Georgia’s progress on its EU path." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published 4 days ago

Three key moments from the first debate with lead EU candidates The lead candidates in the European elections faced off against each other in the first debate of the race, haggling over the Green Deal, the Israel-Hamas war, irregular migration, artificial.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:51Published 4 days ago

European Union must enlarge or face 'new Iron Curtain,' President Michel warns The European Union must get bigger or risk facing a "new Iron Curtain" along its eastern flank, European Council President Charles Michel said Monday as the bloc marks 20 years since its largest ever.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 5 days ago

Italian far-right PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published 5 days ago

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New post-Brexit border controls to cost businesses £330m a year New post-Brexit border controls on animal and plant products imported from the EU will cost businesses £330m a year in extra charges, the government has admitted. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2023
Lib Dems have big ambitions for the next election - just don't mention Brexit or a deal with Labour \| Beth Rigby The Liberal Democrats are perhaps best known for being the Conservative coalition partners in 2010 - and potential deal makers at the next general election - and the party of the European Union. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023

Le Pen could stand trial over alleged misuse of EU funds Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 26 others should stand trial over alleged misuse of EU funds, the Paris public prosecutor's office has said. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2023
'We don't want to diverge' from EU, says Starmer Sir Keir Starmer has declared "we don't want to diverge" from EU rules in footage of a conference of centre-left leaders in Canada seen by Sky News. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2023
Labour 'not interested' in associate EU Membership Labour is "not interested" in associate EU membership if it wins the next general election, a senior shadow cabinet figure said. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2023
Starmer sets his sights on closer relationship with Europe if Labour win next election Labour will look to build a closer trading relationship with the EU if it wins the next election, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2023

EU must not be 'blind' to migrant surge, Italian PM says at Lampedusa crisis talks Italian leader Giorgia Meloni has demanded Brussels step up to help her country deal with a surge in migrants. Sky News - Published on September 17, 2023
TikTok fined €345m over handling of children's data TikTok has been fined €345m (£296m) for breaching privacy laws relating to the processing of children's personal data, an EU regulator has said. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2023
Labour confirms it would seek EU returns deal for migrants crossing Channel - sparking Tory criticism Labour has confirmed it would seek to negotiate a returns agreement for migrants with the EU if it wins power, as it accused the government of having "lost control of our borders". Sky News - Published on September 13, 2023	Apple reveals iPhone 15 with USB-C charging port Apple has announced its new iPhone 15 range with a USB-C charging port, ditching its lightning standard to comply with EU rules. Sky News - Published on September 12, 2023
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