The Ring Euronews' 'The Ring': MEPs clash over EU enlargement in Brussels In our first episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of EU enlargement that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen. 05/11/2025
Europe News Breath of relief as EU commits to key climate goal ahead of COP30 After months of political impasse, EU environment ministers backed the revision of the EU's climate law, paving the way for a decision on the global 2035 climate target to be presented next week at COP30. 05/11/2025
Belgium Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Brussels airport The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports. 05/11/2025
Europe News Candidate countries celebrate renewed momentum in EU accession process Candidate countries to join the European Union showed optimism at the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels on Tuesday, as new progress reports signaled movement towards membership. Montenegro, Albania and Moldova all aim to join the bloc over the next five years. 05/11/2025
Europe News EU ministers break deadlock on CO2 emission reduction by 2040 After months of political impasse, the revision of the EU's climate law was backed with significant flexibilities for member states to hit the 90% emissions reduction by 2040. Now the European Parliament needs to have a say on the bloc's climate target. 05/11/2025
Belgium Airspace over Brussels Airport closed following drone sighting Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks. 04/11/2025
Tech News How EU candidate countries are changing their tech policy All nine EU candidate countries have to improve their technology and digital laws to meet the bloc’s requirements. How are they doing in these areas so far? 04/11/2025
Belgium Belgian defence minister: Drone flights at airbase could be spying op Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks. 03/11/2025
Business Brussels wary of Beijing's key tech component export control plans The EU executive was unable to confirm on Monday whether China had lifted all export controls on rare earths and Nexperia chips for European industries. 03/11/2025
Europe News Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind political event, which will take place on Tuesday, 4 November, between 2 pm and 5 pm CET and will be broadcast live on Euronews’ television and digital platforms. 03/11/2025
Europe News Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren. 03/11/2025
Belgium Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country's airports. 02/11/2025
Belgium Latvia 'to respect' Istanbul Convention even if it walks out Latvia will have to uphold protection rules for women even if it quits the Istanbul Convention in a divisive move seen as backtracking on fundamental rights. 31/10/2025
Europe News EU countries split over polluting credits in Green Deal pushback Negotiations for pollution credits in 2040 climate neutrality goal could further water down the EU’s Green Deal in favor of European industry. A formal decision by environment ministers is due November 4. 31/10/2025
Europe News Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process? The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place. 31/10/2025
Europe News Dutch election shocker: What you need to know Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders. 30/10/2025
The Cube Is Belgium too small a country to use its new fighter jets? French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has always been taken into account, according to Belgian authorities. 30/10/2025
Economy EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union. 29/10/2025
Tech News Big Tech spending on Brussels lobbying hits record high, report claims The increase comes as pressure on the European Commission from the US administration to change its online platform and AI rules has gone up as well. 29/10/2025
Europe News Dutch elections: Five things to watch The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government. 28/10/2025
Economy Why is China restricting rare earth exports and will the EU respond? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is ready to use "all tools" in response to Chinese export controls of rare earths as industry suffers. 27/10/2025
Europe News “Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta Pacheco, and Euronews' tech reporter, Cynthia Kroet. 27/10/2025
Tech News How AI and algorithms are making decisions about work for you One in four workplaces in Europe is making decisions using algorithms or AI that will impact the working life of their employees. Unions say they’re struggling to negotiate worker rights. 27/10/2025
Economy Tensions high as China and EU prepare another meeting on rare earths Maros Šefčovič's meeting with his Chinese counterpart is cancelled. Instead, EU and Chinese experts will discuss China's rare earth export controls in Brussels. 24/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030 More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan. 24/10/2025
Tech News Meta and TikTok breach EU online platform rules, Commission finds Both platforms have now time to reply to the findings or face a penalty of up to 6% of their global annual turnover. 24/10/2025