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EU sanctions against Russia likely to be renewed
EU sanctions against Russia, which were due to expire in a few weeks, now look set to continue According to diplomatic sources who spoke to AFP, the European Union could renew sanctions for another six months as early as next week. EU...
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Ban Ki-moon urges global unity at 10th annual EU Development Days
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Brussels to debate international development policy as part of the 10th annual EU Development Days. He stressed the need for countries to work together, saying: ‘‘national borders do not defend...
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EU fails to agree licence for weedkiller
EU officials have failed to agree on extending the European licence of a widely-used weedkiller. The current licence for glyphosate runs out at the end of the month. A proposed 12 to 18 month extensive failed to win enough support...
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EU unveils new migration plan
The European Commission unveiled a proposal on Tuesday aimed at stemming the flow of migrants from Africa to Europe. It is based on a similar migration pact that the 28-member bloc struck with Turkey in March. EU officials say they will...
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‘Anxiety’ leading to rise of far right in Europe
In recent years, there has been a rise of nationalism and far rights parties in the EU, especially in the North and east of Europe. Euronews spoke to two experts to get their analysis. Dave Sinardet, Political expert, Vrije Universiteit...
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No ‘haircut’ for Greece as Eurogroup hold bailout talks
Eurozone finance ministers are meeting in Brussels for their latest round of negotiations over Greece. They are expected to confirm that Athens has pushed through enough austerity reforms to qualify for up to €11bn in bailout cash. This...
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Tens of thousands march against Belgian austerity reforms in Brussels
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels on Tuesday, opposed to the free market policies of the centre-right government. The austerity reforms will see cuts to public services, a real wage cut of 2% , enforced...
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EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking
The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries. The process of geo-blocking which restricts access to internet shoppers from another country or...
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EU sets aside €400 million to fight Islamic radicalisation in schools
The battle against Islamic radicalisation in Europe is to be taken into the classroom. The European Commisssion is setting aside €400 million from its Erasmus+ programme. The aim is to help students in primary and secondary schools learn...
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Nearly one billion lost to fraud, say EU investigators
Nearly one billion euros last year were lost to fraud, EU investigators say. The European Anti -Fraud office made the claims in its annual report. The organisation, known as OLAF, said 888 million euros were paid out to fraudulent...
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EU warns Poland on rule of law
The EU has stepped up the pressure on Poland over its controversial judicial and media reforms. They give ministers the power to appoint the heads of public media companies, and choose judges for Poland’s constitutional court. The...
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Slovakia set for EU presidency
Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico is back at work after a heart scare. And straight back into a top EU role. The country will take over the rotating presidency of the bloc on July the first. And the Slovak premier knows what his priorities are....
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Football tackles terror
Molenbeek has become an area associated with the terrorist attacks of Paris and Brussels. But one London football team has been trying to promote tolerance. TUFF FC hails from West-London and works on anti-radicalisation in the British...
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EU backs ‘sharing economy’
A top EU commissioner has leapt to the defence of app-based companies such as Uber and AirBnb. Jyrki Katainen said bans and restrictions such always be a last resort and proportionate to the public interest. “Collaborative economic...
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German workers protest over China steel ‘dumping’
German steel workers have protested outside the European Parliament over alleged dumping by China. They oppose China being declared a market economy under the World Trade Organisation. “China produces steel with public subsidies, far...
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Thousands sign online weedkiller petition
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition urging EU officials not to grant an extended licence to a widely-used weedkiller. Glyphosate is a herbicide that has been accused of causing cancer in humans. But a joint UN World Health...
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EU gives Spain, Portugal more time on deficits
The European Commission has shied away from punishing Spain and Portugal over their excessive budget deficits. The EU executive has the power to fine governments that consistently spend more than they receive in tax revenues. Spain...
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NATO flexes military muscle to counter Russia
NATO is mulling its biggest military build-up since the Cold War to counter perceived threats from Russia. Foreign ministers are discussing the plans at a two-day meeting in Brussels. Leaders from the alliance are expected to sign off on...
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EU delays weed-killer vote
EU officials have delayed a vote on whether to grant a new licence to a controversial weedkiller. Experts on both sides of the Atlantic are divided as to whether glyphosate causes cancer. An EU committee had been widely tipped to the...
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EU agrees ‘emergency brake’on visa-free travel within Schengen zone
EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries. It comes as Turkey is negotiating visa-free travel for its citizens. The “safeguard clause” aims to reassure EU countries concerned that...
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Whistleblowers “essential for democracy” says LuxLeaks lawyer
Antoine Deltour is the man at the heart of one of the biggest scandals of the last few years. He is going on trial in Luxembourg accused of having revealed secret tax deals between Luxembourg and around 300 multinationals. The...
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MEPs warn Turkey over visa deal
MEPs have warned Turkey that they won’t just rubber-stamp a deal to give the country’s citizens visa-free travel in Europe. The debate took place on Thursday at the European Parliament in Brussels. The offer formed part of an EU...
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UN urges restraint in Syrian conflict as peace talks stumble on
Euronews correspondent Sándor Zsiros spoke with UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson during his visit to Brussels this week. In this excerpt of the interview, the UN’s number two underlined his concerns about the EU-Turkey migration...
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EU executive cuts growth forecast for eurozone
The European Commission has cut its growth forecast for the eurozone. The EU executive now predicts 1.6 percent growth this year, down from from a previous forecast of 1.7 percent. The EU executive also lowered its forecast for entire...