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EU-Ukraine summit is 'proof that Russia can't break us' — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leads a top-level EU delegation to Kyiv for a historic summit with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.

Living

These two insects could wiggle their way into European snacks

The European Commission gave the green light to sell of larvae in powder and other forms - a decision that has caused quite a stir on social media.

Europe News

Von der Leyen promises 10th package of Russian sanctions in Kyiv

One of the EU's messages is likely to be bitter for Ukraine: there will be no fast-tracking for Ukraine's bid to become a member.

Europe Decoded

In the weeds: Germany's plan to legalise cannabis in 2024 in doubt

Berlin unveiled its bold project to legalise cannabis in October 2022 but has yet to draft the law it then needs to present to the European Commission to launch talks.

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The EU says Google will commit to complying with bloc’s consumer rules

The EU says Google will commit to complying with the bloc’s rules

Europe News

Budapest ready to U-turn on university funding row with Brussels

The European Commission has threatened to cut funds from its education support programme Erasmus+.

Nature

How ‘buzz lines’ could help reverse the decline of bees

A new EU deal aims to save our pollinators ‘before it’s too late’. Here’s what it involves.

Europe News

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

Europe News

Brussels to present plans to avoid medicine shortages later this year

The situation is considered critical in most European countries, but according to Steffen Thirstrup, Chief Medical Officer at the European Medicines Agency (EMA), people should not start stockpiling medicines.

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

Green News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

Europe News

Wildfire damages cost €2 billion last year, says EU Commissioner

Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, called for increased financing in wildfire prevention this week arguing "€1 invested in wildfire prevention saves €2 in damage".

Europe Decoded

TikTok battles privacy concerns and espionage fears in Europe

TikTok is under growing scrutiny over concerns related to data transfers and possible access by the Chinese government.

Europe News

US gives concessions to EU clean carmakers in 'Buy American' act

The European Commission said it "welcomes" US guidelines that allow European carmakers to benefit from Washington's subsidy spree for clean vehicles.

Belgium

EU bloc to discuss 'coordinated approach' to China's COVID-19 wave

The European Commission will discuss a 'coordinated approach' to the explosion of COVID-19 cases in China in a meeting on Thursday. This follows new mandatory testing requirements for the arrival of all travellers from China to the US, Japan, India and Italy.

Tech News

EU regulators quiz rivals on Microsoft tactics after Activision

The merger would be the largest tech deal ever in the video gaming market.

Belgium

Amazon agrees to change business practices after striking deal with EU

The European Commission has struck a deal with Amazon that will see the US online retail giant make major changes to its business practices, in order to avoid hefty fines. The settlement follows EU antitrust investigations that found Amazon was giving itself unfair advantages over rival merchants.

Europe News

Explained: The EU's Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles

The EU Commission has just taken its next steps towards ensuring a safe digital future for EU citizens. Here’s what you need to know.

Europe News

Some EU countries are 'very selfish' over energy crisis - Polish PM

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Mateusz Morawiecki discussed the energy crisis, the Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia and the rule of law.

World

The European Union: From a Nobel Peace Prize to war on the continent

Over the past decade, Europe has been gripped by economic crises, harsh austerity measures, social unrest, and a global pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 2 million people across the continent

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