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Brussels, my love? Press under pressure all across the EU In this edition, we zoom in on dwindling press freedom in Europe and check how Europe is doing 20 years after the big bang enlargement. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:37Published 21 hours ago

Polish Conservatives warn against 'Brussels elites' ahead of election Conservative Law and Justice party (PiS) presented its candidates for the European Parliament today in Warsaw. During the convention, PiS politicians warned against the so-called European elites. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Brussels, my love? Bumper Strasbourg session brings term to an end This edition comes to you from Strasbourg where MEPs voted on no fewer than 90 files. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:36Published 1 week ago

Mike Pence: U.S. will continue to support Ukraine Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence is confident that U.S. military support for Ukraine is forthcoming. Such a congressional approval has the support of majorities of the political parties as well.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

EU leaders want to talk competitiveness at Brussels summit Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:38Published 2 weeks ago

How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel? In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to learn how Europe's new disability and parking cards aim to facilitate cross-border travel and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

EU eyes new sanctions against Iran at Brussels summit Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:34Published 3 weeks ago

Brussels police shut down hard-right, nationalist gathering featuring Orbán, Farage and Braverman A Brussels gathering of hard-right, nationalist European politicians was disrupted on Tuesday after police moved in to try to force its shutdown. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Von der Leyen staffing turbulence plays into EU elections A human resource crisis at the Commission comes ahead of a sensitive changing of the guard in Brussels. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Brussels police move to shut down far-right meeting The National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) was set to welcome Brexit champion Nigel Farage and Viktor Orban. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

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 how press freedom in Slovakia is under threat and ask how Ursula von der Leyen is handling the so-called Piepergate.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:35Published 3 weeks ago

Brussels, my love? Is Europe ready for Trump in the White House? Brussels, my love? explores the potential threat of Trump 2.0. What would happen if a NATO ally were attacked by Putin? Would Trump respond proportionately and in the interests of America's closest.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:26Published on April 6, 2024

Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova For the past 20 years, the Balkan Trafik! Festival, held every April in Brussels, highlights cultures and music from across the Balkans through workshops, exhibitions, food and wine. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on April 5, 2024

Armenian PM hold talks with Blinken, EU leaders in Brussels Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on April 5, 2024

Brussels, my love? Montenegro looks to take UK's place in Europe In this edition, we examine the decision to kick off EU membership talks with Bosnia and ask if the bloc can fix itself first. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 32:37Published on March 30, 2024

EU defence a priority even for eurosceptics: exclusive poll Nearly half of Europeans agree Brussels should sharpen its military strategy, as the bloc faces up to a belligerent Russia and wavering US. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published on March 27, 2024

Brussels unveils plans for a European Degree but struggles to explain why Graduates could soon be awarded a pan-European degree from a group of universities, as part of new plans unveiled by the European Commission. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:51Published on March 27, 2024

Belgium Farmers’ Protest: Protesters set fire to Brussels Metro Station during protest \| Oneindia Amidst the return of farmers to Brussels for the third time in two months to protest against the European agricultural policy, tensions escalated briefly, leading to outbreaks of hostility and fires.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published on March 27, 2024

More farmers protests cause disuption in Brussels The farmers' protests are ongoing, despite the EU relaxing its demands. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on March 26, 2024

Brussels asks Big Tech to counter threats to integrity of European elections The European Commission has asked X, TikTok, Facebook and other online platforms to mitigate risks to elections and clamp down on voter disinformation, as part of new guidelines adopted on Tuesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published on March 26, 2024

Apple, Facebook, Google investigated under Brussels’ Digital Markets Act The probes come days after new rules to curb the power of dominant online platforms took effect. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 25, 2024

Brussels, my love? A mammoth pre-election special This edition comes to you live from the Albert Hall in Brussels, with a special feature on the EU elections filmed in front of a crowd of 500. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 39:52Published on March 23, 2024

State of the Union: War economy and humanitarian aid The economic impact of war and new sources of investment for defence were at the heart of the EU summit this week in Brussels. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 07:00Published on March 22, 2024

Brussels proposes steep EU tariffs on Russian grain, fearing market turmoil The European Commission has proposed a steep increase in tariffs on Russian grain that comes into the bloc's common market. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published on March 22, 2024

EU leaders discuss Ukraine aid, farming imports in Brussels Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:21Published on March 22, 2024

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Oil prices surge as EU meets to discuss Russian energy ban Oil prices hit their highest level in more than two months on Monday morning as EU officials gathered in Brussels to debate the best way to ban Russian oil imports. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2022
PM says UK needs 'legislative solution' if deal with EU not reached over Northern Ireland Boris Johnson has said the UK needs to "proceed with a legislative solution" to the Northern Ireland Protocol as an "insurance" in case a deal is not reached with Brussels. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2022
Brussels 'unreasonable' over Northern Ireland post-Brexit trade rules, says business secretary Business Secretary Kwarsi Kwarteng has said it is "absolutely right" the government is ready to tear up parts of post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2022

US pledges to help India end its dependence on Russian weapons A senior US diplomat again warned China of sanctions if it offers “material support” for Russian President Putin’s war in Ukraine, while also pledging to help India end its dependence on Russian.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 23, 2022
US blasts China's support for Russia, pledges to help India China wasn't helping the situation in Ukraine by doing things like amplifying Russian disinformation campaigns, US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman said at an event in Brussels on Thursday. She.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2022
NATO faces balancing act between helping Ukraine's defence and avoiding direct intervention against Putin A summit of NATO leaders in Brussels was meant as a show of unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin and of unwavering support for Ukraine. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2022

Countries must accelerate move to clean energy to avoid being 'held hostage to Vladimir Putin', US says The US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has told Sky News that as President Joe Biden flies to Brussels to discuss further sanctions against Russia, he will "not ask Europe to do things it simply.. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2022
Traffic restrictions imposed in Brussels to try and stop Canada trucker-inspired protest Police in Brussels had to impose traffic restrictions during Monday's morning rush hour in an attempt to stop a vehicle protest from causing problems. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2022
Johnson seeks to leave domestic strife at home on whistle-stop diplomacy mission London to Brussels to Warsaw and back again all in one day; it was a day of whistle-stop diplomacy as Boris Johnson, flanked by allies, sought to impress upon all of us the "dangerous moment" Europe is.. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2022
Brussels bans 'freedom convoy' of COVID protesters from entering Belgian capital Brussels authorities have banned a pan-European "freedom convoy" of motorists - demanding an end to COVID-19 restrictions - from entering the Belgian capital. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2022

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise: How a British owner is helping reawaken a former Belgian giant Royale Union Saint-Gilloise are top of the Belgian Pro League after promotion last season, and there is history to live up to in a corner of Brussels BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2021
Riot police deploy water cannon and tear gas against anti-lockdown protesters in Brussels Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters in Brussels to disperse crowds demonstrating against new coronavirus restrictions. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2021
Latest Brexit protocol talks 'constructive', says UK - as EU negotiators head for London UK officials have described the latest talks with the EU over the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol as "constructive", as a Brussels delegation prepares to travel to London on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2021	Diamond League: Natoya Goule wins 800m ahead of GB's Keely Hodgkinson & Jemma Reekie Jamaican Natoya Goule wins the women's 800m at the Diamond League in Brussels as Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson & Jemma Reekie finish second and third, respectively. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2021
Diamond League: Christine Mboma wins 200m as Dina Asher-Smith third in Brussels Namibian Christine Mboma wins the women's 200m in a time of 21.84 seconds as Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith finishes in third at the Diamond League in Brussels. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2021	Diamond League: USA's Fred Kerley wins men's 100m in Brussels Watch as Fred Kerley of the USA wins the men's 100m in a time of 9.94 seconds at the Diamond League in Brussels. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2021
Brussels puts digital sales tax plan on ice after US pressure The European Union has paused plans for an online sales tax that would have affected US tech giants such as Amazon. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2021	PM battles to avoid sausage trade war with EU as showdown looms over Northern Ireland Protocol Boris Johnson is battling to avoid a sausage trade war with Brussels which could see chilled meats barred from shops in Northern Ireland from the end of this month. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2021
Sausage ban 'nonsensical', UK tells Brussels ahead of Northern Ireland talks Environment Secretary George Eustice has described a ban on exporting sausages and processed meats from Great Britain to Northern Ireland agreed as part of the Brexit process as "nonsensical". Sky News - Published on June 8, 2021	EU to ban Belarusian jets from airspace over regime critic snatched from plane Brussels is to ban Belarusian planes from EU airspace as it ramps up pressure on the Minsk regime over the forced diversion of a passenger jet and arrest of a government critic. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2021

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PM says UK needs 'legislative solution' if deal with EU not reached over Northern Ireland

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US blasts China's support for Russia, pledges to help India

NATO faces balancing act between helping Ukraine's defence and avoiding direct intervention against Putin

Countries must accelerate move to clean energy to avoid being 'held hostage to Vladimir Putin', US says

Traffic restrictions imposed in Brussels to try and stop Canada trucker-inspired protest

Johnson seeks to leave domestic strife at home on whistle-stop diplomacy mission

Brussels bans 'freedom convoy' of COVID protesters from entering Belgian capital

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise: How a British owner is helping reawaken a former Belgian giant

Riot police deploy water cannon and tear gas against anti-lockdown protesters in Brussels

Latest Brexit protocol talks 'constructive', says UK - as EU negotiators head for London

Diamond League: Natoya Goule wins 800m ahead of GB's Keely Hodgkinson & Jemma Reekie

Diamond League: Christine Mboma wins 200m as Dina Asher-Smith third in Brussels

Diamond League: USA's Fred Kerley wins men's 100m in Brussels

Brussels puts digital sales tax plan on ice after US pressure

PM battles to avoid sausage trade war with EU as showdown looms over Northern Ireland Protocol

Sausage ban 'nonsensical', UK tells Brussels ahead of Northern Ireland talks

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