COP29: EU climate chief calls draft text "unacceptable"

COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough

The leader of the European Parliament's delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an ambitious way.

'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Hrynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

Combining and strengthening European air and missile defence cooperation

18 EU member states have signed a letter of intent to step up cooperation and share the costs of developing common defence systems.

French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.

EU Troops vs. Russian Army? Biden’s Move Triggers NATO Tensions, Putin Reacts With Nuclear Move

After Biden’s long range missile approval, now NATO allies are making significant moves in Ukraine, with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna calling for potential EU military deployment. The US has authorized Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory, prompting immediate Ukrainian attacks on Bryansk. These escalatory actions near Russia's borders raise tensions and concerns about potential broader war before Trump's 2025 presidency. #Biden #Ukrainewar #Ukrainewar #NATO #Worldnews #RussiaNucleaerwar #NuclearDoctrine #Ukrainewarlive #Warnews #war ~PR.320~HT.95~ED.102~GR.122~

Fraud investigation opened after Hungarian nursery costing EU €1.8 mln has only 12 places available

The EU's anti-fraud unit opened an investigation into a Hungarian nursery that cost almost €2 million, but has only 12 places available.

Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'

In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.

COP29: denial in the face of a climate emergency

At COP29 in Baku, climate activists demanded that rich countries provide $5 trillion per year in funding to support poorer countries' climate needs.

Defeating its purpose? Fossil fuel lobbyists accompany European governments to COP29

According to a coalition of NGOs, the European Union's national delegations brought more than a hundred fossil fuel representatives with them to Baku for the UN climate conference.

Shrinking shores and dying fish: The catastrophic water levels of the Caspian Sea, near COP29 host

Against the backdrop of Baku’s COP29 climate negotiations, the shores of the Caspian Sea are retreating.

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.

'Azerbaijan cannot impose any kind of solution' COP29's host says

'Azerbaijan cannot impose any kind of solution' COP29's tells Euronews, adding that the only way forward at the climate summit is through consensus.

Why are Azerbaijan and France at odds?

Political tensions stemming from France's support for Armenia and its accusations against Baku resurfaced at the COP29 climate summit. But what is driving the ongoing tension between the two sides?