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Children in Poland rejoice over new limits on homework

Children in Poland rejoice over new limits on homework

The Polish government has introduced strict limits on the amount of homework pupils...

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MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME envoy pick

MEPs vote to rescind von der Leyen’s controversial SME...

Lawmakers called 382-144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper in a suspected...

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Climate, equality and security: First-time voters share their EU election priorities

Climate, equality and security: First-time voters share...

What does the ideal candidate look like? Euronews interviewed members of the European...

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Greek voters name skyrocketing prices as their top priority ahead of EU elections

Greek voters name skyrocketing prices as their top priority...

Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves...

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EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal action, says Johansson

EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal...

EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, narrowly...

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Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency

Hungary won't rule out using veto during EU Council presidency

Hungary will use its veto power if necessary once it assumes the rotating presidency...

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Activists outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich

Activists outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for...

The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent...

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Like-minded EU countries should move together to recognise State of Palestine, says Charles Michel

Like-minded EU countries should move together to recognise...

European Union countries willing to recognise the State of Palestine should move...

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President Michel looks to capital markets to solve the bloc’s economic woes

President Michel looks to capital markets to solve the...

A summit next week could look at alternatives to bank finance in a bid to boost...

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With third-party litigation funding on the rise, courts are becoming a venue for politics

With third-party litigation funding on the rise, courts...

Usually with no leg to stand on, the objective of these claims is to disrupt and...

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Belgium investigating Russian influence network suspected of paying EU lawmakers

Belgium investigating Russian influence network suspected...

The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused...

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State of the Union: Decisions on climate, transparency and migration

State of the Union: Decisions on climate, transparency...

In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on the climate ruling against Switzerland,...

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

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...

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EU and UK make significant progress on broad Gibraltar policy lines

EU and UK make significant progress on broad Gibraltar...

The final details of the EU's post-Brexit relationship with the UK regarding Gibraltar...

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The politics of Ursula von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right?

The politics of Ursula von der Leyen: Too right for the...

Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European...

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Exclusive: European industrial strategy needed to compete with US, Letta to tell leaders

Exclusive: European industrial strategy needed to compete...

The former Italian PM’s report, part of which has been seen by Euronews, calls for...

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Poland ends long wait and gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion

Poland ends long wait and gets first payment of EU recovery...

Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund, the first...

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EU scrambles to rein in a wider spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict

EU scrambles to rein in a wider spill-over in the Israel-Iran...

As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on...

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

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

As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship...

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Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia?

Is Europe prepared for nuclear catastrophe at Zaporizhzhia?

Captured by Moscow soon after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the nuclear plant has...

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Fact-check: Is the EU digital identity wallet going to strip away our privacy?

Fact-check: Is the EU digital identity wallet going to...

The EU's new digital identity wallet, designed to streamline personal information...

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Pieper quits, casting shade on von der Leyen appointment process

Pieper quits, casting shade on von der Leyen appointment...

Markus Pieper won’t be starting work at the European Commission, after his recruitment...

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Brussels police shut down hard-right, nationalist gathering featuring Orbán, Farage and Braverman

Brussels police shut down hard-right, nationalist gathering...

A Brussels gathering of hard-right, nationalist European politicians was disrupted...

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Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections

Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections

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

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European Union looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel

European Union looking to expand sanctions on Iran following...

The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions...

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Over 70% of EU citizens 'likely' to vote in June elections, new poll shows

Over 70% of EU citizens 'likely' to vote in June elections,...

More than two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming...

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MEPs query fast-tracking farmer-friendly CAP reform

MEPs query fast-tracking farmer-friendly CAP reform

Some political groups appear unwilling to cede Parliament’s lawmaking prerogatives...

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Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the economy

Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the...

European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels for a special two-day summit focused...

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EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law

The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign...

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Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions between right and...

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'The blood of Palestinian children is on your hands!' Heckler interrupts von der Leyen

'The blood of Palestinian children is on your hands!' Heckler...

A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who...

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

EU leaders under pressure by Zelenskyy to bolster Ukraine’s...

The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s...

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How will the next European Parliament work differently?

How will the next European Parliament work differently?

New ‘super’ committees, more inquiry powers over Commissioners, and attempts to...

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EU leaders mull strengthening Lebanon ties in response to Middle East crisis

EU leaders mull strengthening Lebanon ties in response...

EU leaders have supported deeper engagement with Lebanon to help safeguard it from...

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If not Ursula, then who? Seven in the wings for Commission top job

If not Ursula, then who? Seven in the wings for Commission...

The Commission chief post will be put up for grabs after the EU elections. Who might...

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

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

The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal"...

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No, the head of the World Economic Forum is not dead

No, the head of the World Economic Forum is not dead

Rumours have emerged online that the WEF's executive chairman and founder, Klaus...

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Exclusive: Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation

Exclusive: Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran...

The president of the European Council hopes Friday's apparent Israeli retaliation...

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'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU accession dream, warns Michel

'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU accession...

The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence"...

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EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in the West Bank

EU sanctions extremist Israeli settlers over violence in...

The European Union has moved to sanction a handful of Israeli settlers responsible...

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Shipping firms plead for UN help amid escalating Middle East conflict

Shipping firms plead for UN help amid escalating Middle...

The world's shipping industry has called on the United Nations to provide military...

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State of the Union: Issues feeding anti-democratic anger

State of the Union: Issues feeding anti-democratic anger

This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger...

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Brussels, my love? Can the EU single market ever be 'sexy' for voters?

Brussels, my love? Can the EU single market ever be 'sexy'...

In this edition, panellists reflect on the woes of the EU single market in the context...

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Hungary kicks off European elections campaign

Hungary kicks off European elections campaign

The campaign season in Hungary began on Saturday, allowing candidates to begin collecting...

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Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax breaks

Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax...

In some countries, costs remain high for women despite tax breaks with many not...

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Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations of air defence systems

Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step...

European Union countries who own air defence systems are under pressure to step...

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ECB queries Apple’s promise to open up iPhone payments

ECB queries Apple’s promise to open up iPhone payments

Central bankers say pro-competition reforms still wouldn’t ensure seamless service...

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EU Parliament 'ready' for requests to lift MEPs' immunity in Russian influence probe, says Metsola

EU Parliament 'ready' for requests to lift MEPs' immunity...

The European Parliament is waiting for national authorities to provide intelligence...

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EU countries agree to slap new sanctions on Iran to curtail drone and missile production

EU countries agree to slap new sanctions on Iran to curtail...

The European Union has reached a political agreement to tighten sanctions on Iran...

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Final plenary and farmers: Newsletter

Final plenary and farmers: Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior health and food reporter Gerardo Fortuna

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Right-wing populists could gain control of EU Parliament for first time as voters swing right: study

Right-wing populists could gain control of EU Parliament...

Sweeping gains for far-right and Eurosceptic parties could allow a populist right-wing...

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Russia trying to ‘hijack’ frustration with EU accession delay - North Macedonia FM

Russia trying to ‘hijack’ frustration with EU accession...

Frustration over the delay in North Macedonia's EU accession is creating an opening...

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Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is...

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EU set to tighten scrutiny over foreign investments in key sectors with new economic security plans

EU set to tighten scrutiny over foreign investments in...

The EU's executive has ventured further into the realm of national security with...

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Farmers' protests reach Brussels as discontent with EU's green agenda grows

Farmers' protests reach Brussels as discontent with EU's...

Farmers held demonstrations outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday...

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MEPs grill Commissioners over 'background deal' with Viktor Orbán to free billions in frozen funds

MEPs grill Commissioners over 'background deal' with Viktor...

Members of the European Parliament spent Wednesday afternoon grilling three Commissioners...

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We need to commit to a new European deal for the future

We need to commit to a new European deal for the future

The new European Parliament, the next European Commission, and the European Council...

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Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?

Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?

Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged...

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French MEP Valérie Hayer elected president of liberal group Renew Europe

French MEP Valérie Hayer elected president of liberal group...

Valérie Hayer will lead the European Parliament's faction of liberals and centrists...

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‘Premature’ for allies to worry about potential Trump comeback - US NATO Ambassador

‘Premature’ for allies to worry about potential Trump comeback...

It is "premature" for NATO allies to make "conclusions" about the impact of Donald...

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Von der Leyen opens dialogue to reach ‘consensus’ on future of farming

Von der Leyen opens dialogue to reach ‘consensus’ on future...

Agri-food actors have been summoned to Brussels by the European Commission chief...

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The EU has to make a U-turn on teenagers driving lorries

The EU has to make a U-turn on teenagers driving lorries

Encouraging some 13,500 teenagers to start driving lorries would be a dangerous...

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EU law on platform workers gets new chance to survive in race against the clock

EU law on platform workers gets new chance to survive in...

Member states have given a new chance to the Platform Workers Directive, whose survival...

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Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar calls for 'united Middle East' during Brussels visit

Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar calls for 'united Middle...

Holocaust survivor and author Irene Shashar told Euronews during a visit to Brussels...

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Several EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged staff involvement in October 7 attacks

Several EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged staff...

A raft of EU countries - including France and Germany - have suspended funding to...

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State of the Union: Farmers' protests and the defence of democracy

State of the Union: Farmers' protests and the defence of...

Farmers' protests across Europe sparked a surge in popularity of right-wing populist...

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Brussels, my love? Calls for an EU army resurface across Europe

Brussels, my love? Calls for an EU army resurface across...

In this edition, we break down Brussels' diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in...

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Why the EU’s plan to criminalise non-consensual sex is falling apart

Why the EU’s plan to criminalise non-consensual sex is...

Brussels’ plan to criminalise non-consensual sex across the European Union risks...

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EU to review UNRWA funding and calls for staff probe after allegations of October 7 involvement

EU to review UNRWA funding and calls for staff probe after...

The European Commission said on Monday it will "review" its support to UNRWA, the...

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Is the Las Meninas painting being cancelled for being a hate crime?

Is the Las Meninas painting being cancelled for being a...

The Cube takes a closer look at claims that Las Meninas will be withdrawn from the...

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Can the EU AI Act embrace people's needs while redefining algorithms?

Can the EU AI Act embrace people's needs while redefining...

The EU's flagship AI legislation doesn’t cover all cases, scenarios, or terminology,...

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EU Commission won't trigger 'nuclear option' against Hungary until there's clear majority in favour

EU Commission won't trigger 'nuclear option' against Hungary...

The European Commission will not push forward Article 7, the so-called nuclear option,...

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Breakfast almost over as lawmakers lay table for new honey, jam rules

Breakfast almost over as lawmakers lay table for new honey,...

Country of origin labelling for honey, fruit juices, and jams is the main outstanding...

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EU budget cuts threaten the union's global leadership

EU budget cuts threaten the union's global leadership

The money the EU invests in global challenges abroad is the tangible manifestation...

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MEPs probe preparations, Russian links in hunt for new laundering agency site

MEPs probe preparations, Russian links in hunt for new...

For the first time, the EU is using public hearings to decide where to locate an...

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Could the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act increase mass surveillance systems?

Could the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act increase mass...

The use of facial recognition technology could increase across the European Union...

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How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy afloat?

How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy...

Ukraine is staring down a massive hole in its state coffers, which only Western...

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EU-Mercosur trade talks still alive, Brussels says in rebuke to France's Macron

EU-Mercosur trade talks still alive, Brussels says in rebuke...

The European Commission assured on Tuesday that talks on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement...

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EU’s platform accountability rules are not having a ‘Brussels effect’. Should they?

EU’s platform accountability rules are not having a ‘Brussels...

The DSA's first signs of impact are becoming visible, but what is stopping big tech...

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Brussels proposes to extend EU-Ukraine free trade. But restrictions on grain will be easier to slap

Brussels proposes to extend EU-Ukraine free trade. But...

The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to extend free trade with Ukraine...

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EU naval mission to protect ships in Red Sea set to be launched on 19 February

EU naval mission to protect ships in Red Sea set to be...

A European Union naval mission to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea from...

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Commission lowers green sights for agriculture amid farmers’ protests

Commission lowers green sights for agriculture amid farmers’...

The EU executive assists French President Emmanuel Macron proposing a partial derogation...

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Catalan President calls for political 'responsibility' to approve Spain's amnesty law

Catalan President calls for political 'responsibility'...

The President of the Catalan government Pere Aragonès on Wednesday pleaded on political...

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EU leaders meet in Brussels with one single mission: make Viktor Orbán lift his veto on Ukraine aid

EU leaders meet in Brussels with one single mission: make...

Brussels is on Thursday set to be the scene of a momentous summit where European...

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Why is the Nazi flag flying in the French city of Nantes?

Why is the Nazi flag flying in the French city of Nantes?

Iconic buildings in Nantes have been draped in Nazi banners over the past few days,...

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For the EU’s prosperity, we must empower the single market now

For the EU’s prosperity, we must empower the single market...

The EU rests on its single market, its singular crowning achievement. To ensure...

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EU leaders approve €50 billion deal for Ukraine after Viktor Orbán lifts his veto

EU leaders approve €50 billion deal for Ukraine after Viktor...

European Union leaders reached on Thursday morning a deal to establish a €50-billion...

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Borrell 'satisfied' despite EU badly failing ammunition target for Ukraine

Borrell 'satisfied' despite EU badly failing ammunition...

The European Union's failure to provide Ukraine with one million ammunition rounds...

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Allegation that Latvian MEP is Russian spy has EU leaders ‘on the alert’ - Metsola

Allegation that Latvian MEP is Russian spy has EU leaders...

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has said EU leaders are...

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Brussels bemoans its capital market 'Cinderella'

Brussels bemoans its capital market 'Cinderella'

The EU wants to expand funding sources for small business – but even as new listing...

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Green protests find unlikely ally: banking regulators

Green protests find unlikely ally: banking regulators

EU officials have threatened fines on banks that don’t take climate change seriously.

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Von der Leyen sings ode to farmers, promises action to appease protests

Von der Leyen sings ode to farmers, promises action to...

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met with farmers’ representatives at the end...

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Lawmakers seek to limit spoofing scams

Lawmakers seek to limit spoofing scams

A bid to cut a rising source of payments fraud could leave telco operators on the...

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EU countries approve technical details of AI Act

EU countries approve technical details of AI Act

EU countries today agreed on the technical details of the AI Act, the world's first...

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'Pawn in a political game': Sister of EU diplomat captive in Iran calls for his release

'Pawn in a political game': Sister of EU diplomat captive...

The sister of Johan Floderus, the 33-year-old Swedish EU diplomat who has been held...

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State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on

State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on

Against the backdrop of massive farmers' protests in Brussels, a special EU summit...

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The truth behind the €64.6-billion budget deal agreed by EU leaders

The truth behind the €64.6-billion budget deal agreed by...

The European Union might soon add an additional €64.5 billion to its common budget....

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Stop exporting weapons and send them to Ukraine instead, Borrell urges EU countries

Stop exporting weapons and send them to Ukraine instead,...

Member states should temporarily halt exports of weapons to countries other than...

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Brussels, my love? Furious farmers storm EU quarter in Brussels

Brussels, my love? Furious farmers storm EU quarter in...

In this edition, we discuss the root causes for the farmer protests across Europe...

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EU corruption scandal: Chief inspector’s leaked comments threaten to blow up case

EU corruption scandal: Chief inspector’s leaked comments...

A secretly recorded conversation, to which Euronews has had access, shows a leading...

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