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56% of citizens support EU enlargement, new Eurobarometer poll shows

56% of citizens support EU enlargement, new Eurobarometer...

The European Union's enlargement policy has gained political momentum since Russia's...

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Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán in push to reverse Trump's sanctions on Russian oil

Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán in push to reverse Trump's sanctions...

Orbán said he will visit Trump next week to discuss Russian oil imports to Hungary...





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EU enlargement: How to end the wait?

EU enlargement: How to end the wait?

EU hopefuls from the Western Balkans have faced a years-long delay on their membership...

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Deaths at sea remain high despite fewer irregular migrants to EU

Deaths at sea remain high despite fewer irregular migrants...

Irregular crossings to the EU fell to 133,400 in the first nine months of 2025....

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Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?

Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?

As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic...

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“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain. Newsletter

“Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France...

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta...

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Independent leftwing candidate Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidential elections

Independent leftwing candidate Catherine Connolly wins...

Connolly, 68, is a fluent Irish speaker from Galway in the west of Ireland, and...

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European Union seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths

European Union seeks to end dependency on China for rare...

Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China...

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What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan?

What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the...

An audacious plan to use Russia's immobilised assets to issue a €140-billion loan...

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EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for us”

EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for...

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib...

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Thirty-five MEPs urge European Commission president to push for Várhelyi's resignation

Thirty-five MEPs urge European Commission president to...

MEPs from four political groups asked von der Leyen to force Hungarian Commissioner...

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EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030

EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking...

More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the...

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Unblocking Russian frozen assets 'matter of time', says EU Commissioner Lahbib

Unblocking Russian frozen assets 'matter of time', says...

Belgium is internationally seen as the main obstacle to a European proposal to issue...

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How were inmates able to film Nicolas Sarkozy's cell, given mobile phones are banned in prisons?

How were inmates able to film Nicolas Sarkozy's cell, given...

Footage of Nicolas Sarkozy being taunted by fellow inmates inside Paris' prison...

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Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process

Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process

Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that...

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Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement...

The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans...

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Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza

Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite...

The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey's...

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Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you need to know

Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you...

Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten...

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Does Belgium's small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?

Does Belgium's small size prevent it from using its new...

French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable...

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The European Parliament revolts against Commission's €2 trillion budget proposal 

The European Parliament revolts against Commission's €2...

Four political groups, including the European People's Party, send strongly-worded...

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Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee pay satisfaction in Europe

Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee...

Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most...

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Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine,...

Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest...

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Netherlands national elections 2025: The results in pictures

Netherlands national elections 2025: The results in pictures

The Netherlands national elections 2025 in pictures

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EU now 'more assertive' in protecting candidate countries from foreign interference, Kos says

EU now 'more assertive' in protecting candidate countries...

The EU has a "responsibility" to help candidate countries stay on their European...

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Slovenian ministers resign amid government crisis after fatal nightclub beating sparks furore

Slovenian ministers resign amid government crisis after...

Slovenian ministers resigned after a fatal beating by a young Roma man, leading...

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From doomscrolling to digesting politics, how do young EU citizens use social media?

From doomscrolling to digesting politics, how do young...

As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more...

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Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?

Fact check: Can you rely on AI chatbots for voting advice?

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should...

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Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition facing foreign policy hurdles

Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition facing...

Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo,...

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'Put money where the problem is': Lithuanian FM tells Euronews EU must bolster eastern flank now

'Put money where the problem is': Lithuanian FM tells Euronews...

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys tells Euronews that defending the eastern...

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Nordic leaders rule out joint debt, insist on Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine

Nordic leaders rule out joint debt, insist on Russian frozen...

The prospect of issuing new joint debt at a European level to support Ukraine leaves...

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Sanction Belarus to avoid 'spiral of escalation' after balloon incursions, Lithuanian FM tells EU

Sanction Belarus to avoid 'spiral of escalation' after...

Kęstutis Budrys calls on Brussels to slap further sanctions on Minsk's banking and...

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AI video circulates showing Western leaders making shock revelations

AI video circulates showing Western leaders making shock...

The video was produced by RT and provides a disclaimer about its true nature towards...

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Dutch elections: Five things to watch

Dutch elections: Five things to watch

The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win,...

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'Patriotic' travel: Which Europeans are least likely to leave their home turf?

'Patriotic' travel: Which Europeans are least likely to...

Do the French really hate trying local cuisine abroad? Who are the most 'sedentary'...

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US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe

US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away...

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's decision to remove troops from Romania raises...

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ flagship EU Enlargement Summit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Euronews’...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind...

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Heavy fortifications and cancellations? Misinformation spreads about German Christmas markets

Heavy fortifications and cancellations? Misinformation...

Misinformation about the festive season has already begun, particularly regarding...

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Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter

Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit,...

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta...

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Winter Olympics: Which Europeans are splurging the most on tickets?

Winter Olympics: Which Europeans are splurging the most...

Northern Italy is gearing up for a massive tourism surge in February, when the Winter...

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EU’s future on the line: Euronews’ historic Enlargement Summit convenes in Brussels

EU’s future on the line: Euronews’ historic Enlargement...

Key EU decision-makers join leaders from Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, Albania, Montenegro...

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Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania on path to EU membership?

Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania on path to EU...

Albania is betting an AI minister can help the country accelerate its path towards...

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What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs alternative plans

What if there's no reparations loan for Ukraine? EU weighs...

After an inconclusive summit, EU leaders instructed the European Commission to explore...

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Sandu calls on the EU to provide 'clarity and engagement' for Moldova’s accession

Sandu calls on the EU to provide 'clarity and engagement'...

The EU has praised Moldova’s efforts towards European integration. But the country,...

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Deal to allow UK access to major EU defence scheme could be reached in mid-November

Deal to allow UK access to major EU defence scheme could...

As a non-EU country, the UK cannot fully participate in the €150 billion SAFE programme...

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EU countries split over polluting credits for European industry in Green Deal pusback

EU countries split over polluting credits for European...

Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further...

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Europe's hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide

Europe's hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide

Are European companies still world leaders? Our new series “Made in Europe” takes...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU citizens produce?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU...

Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved...

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Did Trump invite the AfD's Alice Weidel to the White House? Not exactly

Did Trump invite the AfD's Alice Weidel to the White House?...

Social media is awash with claims that Donald Trump invited Alternative for Germany...

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False claims and stolen bylines: The Russian propaganda strategy haunting the newsroom

False claims and stolen bylines: The Russian propaganda...

As part of a trend that is becoming an increasing headache for the media, pro-Russian...

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Zelenskyy, Sandu, Vučić to debate their accession bids as Brussels unveils annual enlargement report

Zelenskyy, Sandu, Vučić to debate their accession bids...

Enlarging the European Union is a strategic priority - but who is advancing, and...

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EU targets Russian LNG, banks, crypto and 'shadow fleet' in new round of sanctions

EU targets Russian LNG, banks, crypto and 'shadow fleet'...

The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to...

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Scandinavians trust international organisations more than rest of Europe - report

Scandinavians trust international organisations more than...

Scandinavian countries are among those with the highest levels of trust in international...

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COP30: EU countries dodge 2035 climate targets with statement of intent

COP30: EU countries dodge 2035 climate targets with statement...

After lengthy negotiations, EU countries haven't agreed on a 2035 target to present...

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Watch the video: What are the 'hottest' food delivery trends in Europe?

Watch the video: What are the 'hottest' food delivery trends...

Pizza and burgers remain the most sought-after comfort food options for takeout....

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Gun crime capitals: Where's safest and most dangerous in the EU?

Gun crime capitals: Where's safest and most dangerous in...

As several European cities struggle with rising organised crime and gun violence,...

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How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024?

How many terrorist attacks did the EU record in 2024?

There was a significant decrease in terrorist attacks in the EU between 2023 and...

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Right wing MEPs call for European Parliament to condemn Charlie Kirk murder

Right wing MEPs call for European Parliament to condemn...

Some 84 lawmakers have signed a proposal for a resolution against political violence,...

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EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report

EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report

While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is...

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Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop La Vuelta cycling race?

Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop...

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism from opposition leaders...

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EU 'closely' monitors possible trade impact of Poland-Belarus border closure

EU 'closely' monitors possible trade impact of Poland-Belarus...

The closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus has interrupted a...

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French budget cut strikes turn violent as protesters and police clash in Paris

French budget cut strikes turn violent as protesters and...

France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new...

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Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average,...

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Charlie Kirk, Budapest Pride and Palestinian journalists among finalists for EU’s Sakharov Prize

Charlie Kirk, Budapest Pride and Palestinian journalists...

From right-wing icon to banned Pride marches, fearless journalists in conflict zones,...

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'A persistent issue': Which medicines are in short supply in the European Union?

'A persistent issue': Which medicines are in short supply...

A new report shows that "chronic" medicine shortages in the EU have reached record...

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Commission claims IT glitch forced second delay to EU deforestation rules 

Commission claims IT glitch forced second delay to EU deforestation...

EU executive blames IT failure for the second delay in implementing the Deforestation...

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Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?

Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?

The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel...

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EU stabilising relations with US, claims Council President Costa

EU stabilising relations with US, claims Council President...

In a group interview with journalists, the president of the European Council António...

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Fact-check: Has the Netherlands banned Antifa?

Fact-check: Has the Netherlands banned Antifa?

Calls to ban Antifa have emerged in Europe following the killing of Charlie Kirk....

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'We cannot wait': EU calls for drone wall to deter Russia after new incident in Denmark

'We cannot wait': EU calls for drone wall to deter Russia...

Denmark has joined Estonia, Latvia. Finland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria...

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Donald Trump is trying to impose his political agenda on the EU, report claims

Donald Trump is trying to impose his political agenda on...

According to a study published on Tuesday by the European Council on Foreign Relations,...

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European Parliament votes to protect Peter Magyar’s and Ilaria Salis’ immunity

European Parliament votes to protect Peter Magyar’s and...

The Committee on Legal Affairs has recommended rejecting all the Hungarian authorities'...

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Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis

Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter...

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift...

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To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the EU

To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the...

Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this...

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Watch the video - Race against time: How many hours per week does commuting take up in your country?

Watch the video - Race against time: How many hours per...

Commuting weighs as much as a half extra working day on average: Does remote work...

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General Assembly, Newsletter

General Assembly, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

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Fact check: Which country is the safest in Europe?

Fact check: Which country is the safest in Europe?

European countries are often touted as some of the safest in the world, and various...

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Pet dogs: Where in the EU is man's best friend most popular?

Pet dogs: Where in the EU is man's best friend most popular?

About 500 million pet dogs live worldwide, with 90 million in Europe. This number...

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Trump says he 'would' help defend Poland and Baltic states if Russia keeps escalating

Trump says he 'would' help defend Poland and Baltic states...

Donald Trump has said he would defend Poland and the Baltic states if Russia escalates...

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Brussels, my love? Is the future of the car electric?

Brussels, my love? Is the future of the car electric?

In this edition, we hear about the battle between the automotive sector and the...

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'We really need to act': EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG

'We really need to act': EU breaks taboo with first-ever...

The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports...

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EU will step up security of Jews in Europe against 'troubling' antisemitism

EU will step up security of Jews in Europe against 'troubling'...

The European Commission reacted to fears expressed by more than 100 European rabbis...

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Russia launches fact-checking website which conceals pro-Kremlin narratives

Russia launches fact-checking website which conceals pro-Kremlin...

The Global Fact-Checking Network's website may look credible, but it is in fact...

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Donald Trump called Hungary's Orbán to discuss Russian oil imports

Donald Trump called Hungary's Orbán to discuss Russian...

According to the Hungarians, Orbán told Trump that Hungary needs Russian fuel to...

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Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy in illegal financing case

Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal...

Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy in Paris in a high-profile...

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European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro – survey

European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free...

EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but...

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The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's inherent weaknesses

The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's inherent...

Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events...

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Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil imports

Hungary seeks to dodge Trump pressure to cut Russia oil...

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline...

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MEPs urge support for Iranian civil society three years after Mahsa Amini's death

MEPs urge support for Iranian civil society three years...

Repression is intensifying in Iran, warn human rights activists and MEPs.

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European Commission dismisses NGOs' call to stop financing of Libyan Coast Guard

European Commission dismisses NGOs' call to stop financing...

An open letter addressed to Commissioners for migration and the Mediterranean called...

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Watch the video: Which European countries are at most risk of blackouts?

Watch the video: Which European countries are at most risk...

A new study lists the weak spots in Europe's power grid as geopolitical challenges...

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Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen being probed for auto-deleting Macron's text

Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen being probed for auto-deleting...

A text message sent by Emmanuel Macron to Ursula von der Leyen is at the centre...

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Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like?

Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like?

For a Palestinian state to be internationally recognised and built, Israel’s current...

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EU will propose tariffs on Russian oil amid growing pressure from Trump

EU will propose tariffs on Russian oil amid growing pressure...

Putting tariffs on Russian oil will make it increasingly expensive for Hungary and...

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Polish rally video resurfaces as fake French protest footage

Polish rally video resurfaces as fake French protest footage

The video has previously been shared with other misleading captions related to an...

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EU countries agree to dilute rules on water quality standards

EU countries agree to dilute rules on water quality standards

Green groups regret lax environmental standards on pharmaceuticals, voluntary monitoring...

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Disinformation report misrepresented to claim Poles hold Kyiv responsible for drone incursion

Disinformation report misrepresented to claim Poles hold...

New Polish research says prevalence of social media comments linking Ukraine to...

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EU business leader cautions on rapid growth of Chinese exports to Europe

EU business leader cautions on rapid growth of Chinese...

"We really think that the Chinese government needs to focus on how to get back to...

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EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak closed the market

EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak...

The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an...

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Italy ready to recognise Palestine on two conditions, PM Meloni says

Italy ready to recognise Palestine on two conditions, PM...

Country-wide protests in Italy have illustrated the depth of public sentiment against...

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Ending Russian energy ties is a political choice, says Latvia's President Rinkēvičs

Ending Russian energy ties is a political choice, says...

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged Hungary and Slovakia to ‘listen to Trump,’...

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