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EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 1 day ago

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says 42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published 1 day ago

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:09Published 2 days ago

Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 2 days ago

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks despite Hungary veto, Zelenskyy says Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks despite Hungary veto, Zelenskyy says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 days ago

Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet) Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet) A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published 2 days ago

Vote of confidence: How the European Parliament can finish von der Leyen's Commission Vote of confidence: How the European Parliament can finish von der Leyen's Commission Two-thirds of the votes cast are required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published 2 days ago

The EU is importing more LNG than pipeline gas: How bad is for the climate? The EU is importing more LNG than pipeline gas: How bad is for the climate? The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 days ago

Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:02Published 3 days ago

Iran Slams EU’s ‘Hypocritical’ Nuclear Demands , Rejects Talks - 'West Enabling Israel’s War Crimes' Iran has firmly rejected the European Union’s renewed call for nuclear talks, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slamming the West’s stance as “hypocritical” and “legally baseless.”.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 3 days ago

New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enforcements of digital regulations and consider.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 3 days ago

EU Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defends carbon credits EU Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defends carbon credits The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

NATO Collapse Begins? Slovak PM Fico Stuns NATO with Pro-Russia Shift \|€20B Russian Oil Deal at Risk Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stunned NATO and EU allies after rejecting proposed sanctions on Russian energy, calling them “ideological” and harmful to Slovakia’s economy. At a press.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:20Published 3 days ago

EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 days ago

Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade? Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade? The EU has created its first law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 4 days ago

Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect Security tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published 4 days ago

Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation... Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published 5 days ago

Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants? Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants? A Portuguese politician suggested that Lisbon is one of the countries which send back the fewest number of irregular migrants in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 5 days ago

France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 5 days ago

EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal EU and Ukraine strike less ambitious but 'realistic' trade deal The European Commission has announced an agreement in principle on a new trade deal with Ukraine, replacing the temporary post-war.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 5 days ago

Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco? Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco? As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 5 days ago

Zelensky IMPOSES Sanctions On Iran, Aligns With EU To Punish ‘Internal Repression’ And Terror Links Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced Ukraine is now fully aligning with European Union sanctions on Iran. In a dramatic statement, Zelenskyy accused Iran of supporting external terror.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:08Published 6 days ago

Hungary Sounds WW3 ALARM Over New Support For Ukraine \| Putin Warns Europe Will ‘Pay The Price’ Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has issued a stark warning: Ukraine joining NATO could spark a global war with Russia. Echoing Putin’s recent threats, Orbán says NATO expansion is a direct.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:39Published 1 week ago

Ombudswoman urges EU institutions to improve transparency amid complaints Ombudswoman urges EU institutions to improve transparency amid complaints Teresa Anjinho, the new European Ombudswoman, urged EU institutions to enhance transparency after a rise in complaints,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published 1 week ago

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