Europe News

EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance trade

Brussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.

28 September 2026

EU.XL

Why does the EU want associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

28 September 2026

Europe News

EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid rising supply concerns

Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews.

27 September 2026

Europe News

'A theft from citizens': Spain hits 1,000 days without a new budget

The Spanish Ministry of Finance insists that a budget will soon be put forward for 2027. "We are confident it will be approved and we are not contemplating any other scenario," sources told Euronews.

27 September 2026

EU.XL

The EU wants to protect children online. What about everyone else?

The EU's new EU Kids Act wants to protect minors from addictive platform designs. Critics warn that age-based protection alone may deepen exclusion for disabled users, migrants and the undocumented.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Von der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law'

The European Commission has unlocked €4.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary and reopened Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe access, after PM Péter Magyar's government met EU rule-of-law conditions. Brussels froze the funds in 2022 over corruption and procurement concerns under the Orbán government.

23 September 2026

Health news

Europeans are exercising more. But who gets to take part?

More Europeans are playing sports and doing so more often than four years ago. However, disparities remain across countries, from how regularly people play sports to how well their cities support active living.

23 September 2026

EU.XL

The 'EU Kids Act' targets addictive apps to protect children online

The European Commission has proposed a single EU-wide rulebook to govern how children experience social media, video platforms, games and AI chatbots. Watch the video!

23 September 2026

Europe News

EU rejects calls to delay phase-out of Chinese power inverters

Brussels is standing by its November 1 deadline to ditch Chinese power inverters, despite warnings from investors and the renewable energy industry.

23 September 2026

Europe News

EU strikes Philippines trade deal in push to diversify

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Burnham to raise ‘Made in Europe’ concerns with von der Leyen

Andy Burnham has said he wants to prevent “collateral damage” to British industry from EU plans to give European companies priority in public procurement.

22 September 2026

EU.XL

EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design".

22 September 2026

Tech News

Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe.

17 September 2026

EU.XL

One wallet, 27 systems: can the EU build an untraceable Digital ID?

The EU wants every citizen to have a digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. Digital rights groups warn that the safeguards aren’t ready and that a system designed to protect privacy could instead make Europeans easier to track.

17 September 2026

Europe News

Inside von der Leyen's pitch for a new EU security architecture

The State of the Union speech saw the Commission president outline what sound like grand plans for European security, but big questions remain unanswered.

17 September 2026

Europe News

Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programme

Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.

16 September 2026

Europe Today

'Lack of focus': Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.

16 September 2026

Europe News

State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.

16 September 2026

EU.XL

EU digital wallet: 24 of 27 members will miss the deadline

The EU has set a December 24, 2026, deadline for every EU country to launch a digital ID wallet; only three have delivered so far. Watch the video!

16 September 2026

Europe Today

Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges

Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents.

16 September 2026