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
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 “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
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
Tech News Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation The upcoming Digital Fairness Act, aimed at protecting consumers from misleading influencer marketing, could include stricter rules for influencers. 24/10/2025
Europe News France and Spain back 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals In a letter sent to EU leaders, Paris and Madrid state that the target must be kept, but ask for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry. 23/10/2025
Tech News ChatGPT could face strictest set of EU rules as user numbers rise Popular generative AI bot ChatGPT could face the EU's strictest platform rules under the Digital Services Act, as it surpassed 120 million monthly users in Europe earlier this week. 22/10/2025
Europe News Danish minister: Affordable housing vital to people with disabilities Denmark’s social affairs minister is urging the EU to tackle the growing institutionalisation of people with disabilities by ensuring affordable housing. 22/10/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers cut down proposed forest health data collection law Rejection by the centrist lawmakers axed further negotiations on the draft law proposed by the EU executive for member states to monitor and report on forest conditions. 22/10/2025
Europe News EU countries again delay decision on climate goals before COP30 EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil. 22/10/2025
Economy EU Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths In a tense context for European companies, European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič held a phone call on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Commerce Minister Wang Wentao over rare earth export restrictions. 21/10/2025
Europe News Sustainability to shape the EU’s first-ever tourism strategy With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being. 21/10/2025
Europe News EU energy ministers back Russian energy ban from 2028 EU ministers voted a European Commission proposal to ban Russian energy products but landlocked countries like Hungary and Slovakia will be exempt over concerns linked to supply security. 20/10/2025
Europe News What is the European Commission planning for 2026? Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and finance reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola Iribarren. 20/10/2025
Tech News Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election The social media platform was previously banned by several parties due to security concerns. 17/10/2025
Economy Feeling the strain: Italian pasta makers boil over Trump tariffs Faced with the threat of exorbitant US tariffs, Italian pasta producers are hoping for political support — and that they will not have to wait for a legal resolution to their case. 16/10/2025
Tech News EU should stand firm despite US pressure, ex-EU competition chief says Brussels’s tech laws have come under pressure ever since the new US administration took office in January. 15/10/2025