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'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack

'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no..

Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking organisation smuggling migrants into EU

Spanish authorities say they dismantled a human trafficking organisation smuggling migrants into EU The organisation reportedly flew Moroccan migrants, who paid €3,000 per person, into Romania..

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns

Med5: Interior ministers call for strengthening of Frontex and agreements with third countries for returns At their two-day summit in Naples, the interior ministers of the EU countries bordering the..

Brussels, my love? The rise and fall of Marine le Pen

In this edition, we hear how the EU has started speed dating anyone who is open for business and about the rise and fall of Frances's Marine Le Pen

Estonian authorities detain Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn

Estonian authorities detain Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities..

Which critical raw materials are used in Europe's defence sector?

Which critical raw materials are used in Europe's defence sector? The land, naval, aerospace and guided weapons sectors need these critical raw materials. Despite efforts to mitigate the supply..

Baku energy talks strengthen EU–Azerbaijan partnership on gas and long-term energy security

In this episode of Focus, leaders gather in Baku to advance EU–Azerbaijan energy cooperation, combining natural gas delivery with investment in renewables, hydrogen and cross-border infrastructure..

EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit

In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors.

Trump's wrong, European food's safer than American, says EU safety chief

Trump's wrong, European food's safer than American, says EU safety chief EU food standards are among the strictest in the world thanks to rigorous inspections and enforcement, says EU food safety..

EU countries' withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy

EU countries' withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy Five Baltic states want to leave a convention that prohibits use and production of mines, a move accepted by the European..

North Macedonia opts to align with US as 'strategic partner' - Foreign minister

North Macedonia is prioritising its partnership with the United States while continuing to seek EU membership, foreign affairs minister Timčo Mucunski tells Euronews' The Europe Conversation.

EU pauses retaliatory tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance'

EU pauses retaliatory tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance' The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans,..

Ukraine pushes for faster accession to the European Union at Brussels summit

Ukraine pushes for faster accession to the European Union at Brussels summit An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU..

Which EU regions have the highest and lowest hospital concentration?

Which EU regions have the highest and lowest hospital concentration? Germans have the shortest drives to get to the nearest hospitals but which EU residents face the longest journeys to access..

Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says prime minister

Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says prime minister "I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told..

European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite..

EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs

EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday..

China Rejects Zelensky’s Claim of Captured Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia | Watch

China has dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky’s claims that Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. Zelensky recently released a video of a supposed Chinese prisoner of war,..

104% Tariffs: China’s Premier Li Qiang Vows Retaliation, Warns Trump of Long Trade Battle

China’s Premier Li Qiang has fiercely responded to the U.S. imposing 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, calling the move unilateral and protectionist. As Trump intensifies the trade war with additional..

Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change

Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the..

Trump Slams EU’s Tariff Proposal as ‘Very Bad’, Cites Car Ban, Slaps 20% Tariffs on Industrial Goods

President Donald Trump has rejected the European Union’s "zero-for-zero" tariff proposal for industrial goods, calling it "very, very bad." Trump argued that the EU restricts U.S. cars and..

Will citizens channel their savings to boost EU businesses?

The European Commission's proposal for a Savings and Investment Union wants citizens to also help EU companies grow. This episode discusses what it would take to make investing savings in financial..

As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production?

As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production? The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more..

Global market crash: Goldman Sachs increases recession odds to 45% after market meltdown

Goldman Sachs has raised the odds of a major US and global recession, warning that President Trump’s new tariffs could trigger a sharp economic downturn. Amid rising market panic and tightening..

EU trade ministers near agreement on first round of retaliatory tariffs against US

EU trade ministers near agreement on first round of retaliatory tariffs against US Trade ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday neared agreement on a list of US goods to target in response to the..