European Union

State of the Union: Issues feeding anti-democratic anger

This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger with the establishment in the EU and beyond: possible nepotism in the EU Commission, infringement of free speech and..

Ilaria Salis nominated candidate in EU elections in bid for immunity

The 39-year-old anti-fascist activist Ilaria Salis has been held in prison in Hungary since her arrest last year.

Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for sweeping competitiveness deal

The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline.

EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel

EU leaders want to talk competitiveness at Brussels summit

Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia parliament

Opponents say the foreign agent bill would obstruct Georgia’s long-sought prospects of joining the European Union.

EU leaders under pressure by Zelenskyy to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences

The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes, after President Zelenskyy took a jab at Western allies’ "flagging political will"..

What sanctions have the EU and US imposed on Iran so far

Germany urges EU leaders to send Ukraine air defences

How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to learn how Europe's new disability and parking cards aim to facilitate cross-border travel and..

Italy prepares to negotiate terms of fiscal adjustment ahead of EU elections

Officials estimate it will take until at least 2026 to get the country's budget deficit below the EU’s 3% limit.

Almost two thirds of EU citizens 'likely' to vote in June elections, new poll shows

Almost two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

US and EU weigh new sanctions targetting Iran's missile, drone programme

Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections

A human resource crisis at the Commission comes ahead of a sensitive changing of the guard in Brussels.

German chancellor rules out decoupling from China but calls for quality cooperation

The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair..

'The Europe we want': Italy's Democratic Party launches EU elections manifesto

The Italian opposition is trying hard to cut through in an election cycle where the country's ruling right-wing parties are hoping for major gains.

Spanish left puts housing front and centre in EU elections campaign

June's European Parliament elections will see governments working hard to turn out young voters with promises of change.

Greek prime minister announces party candidates for EU elections

Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern.

Survey rates parties on Green Deal - from 'pro' to 'prehistoric'

As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics.

Hungary boasts the EU's largest geothermal system

Hungary is harnessing the power of geothermal energy - it offers numerous advantages as a sustainable energy source and reduces the demand for fossil fuels.

'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel

European capitals are calling for restraint and trying to de-escalate the conflict, following Tehran's overnight strikes on Israel.

Brussels, my love? The new migration pact has few fans

In this edition, we break down the nail-biting vote on the EU migration pact, hear how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate..

EU candidate Moldova takes action to prevent Russian influence in referendum

The US Institute for War Studies warned Moldova that Russia could try to destabilise the country ahead of presidential elections and the upcoming referendum on joining the European Union.

Ylva Johansson says Europe's new migration pact is 'a huge achievement'

Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, discusses the EU's new polarising pact on migration and asylum in the Global Conversation.

Belgium investigating Russian influence network suspected of paying EU lawmakers

The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused of receiving payments for spreading pro-Russian propaganda.