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Hungary's Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country's justice minister

Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.

Euronews

Planned EU-Taliban talks on return of Afghan nationals spark backlash

Brussels is bracing for a political storm as European Union officials consider hosting Taliban representatives in the Belgian capital for talks on returning Afghan nationals living in Europe, a move that critics say risks legitimising Afghanistan's hardline regime.

Radio France Internationale

Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect

The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?

Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels, My Love? tries to answer these questions.

Euronews

After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession

The imminent departure of Viktor Orbán is forcing EU leaders to confront uncomfortable questions about Ukraine's accession process that the Hungarian veto had, until now, kept unanswered.

Euronews

Exclusive: EU vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for European industry as China threatens retaliation

In an interview with Euronews, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the European Union would stand its ground after China threatened retaliatory measures over plans to strengthen the bloc’s industrial policy.

Euronews

Belgium seeks to take control of nuclear reactors in move to secure energy supplies

Brussels believes the solution to soaring energy prices as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the war in the Middle East is to permanently transition away from fossil fuels.

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Europe Today: Péter Magyar first visit to Brussels and China-EU tensions rising

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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Magyar says EU money to arrive in Hungary 'soon' after meeting with von der Leyen

Hungary’s incoming prime minister hailed "productive" meetings in Brussels as he races to unlock billions in EU funding ahead of a summer deadline. Commission President von der Leyen vows to keep working together.

Euronews

Newsletter: Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels to unlock EU funds

The incoming Hungarian leader is pressed for time as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in EU cash before an August deadline.

Euronews

Europe revives renewables and nuclear to address the energy crisis

Brussels is looking for a long-term fix, putting both renewables and nuclear back on the table after the Strait of Hormuz closure sent energy bills soaring. Watch the video!

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Europe Today: Péter Magyar visits Brussels and Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu speaks to Euronews

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. On today's show:

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Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to unlock EU cash

Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era.

Euronews

China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission. Will EU countries follow?

The European Commission's services are sizing up tools to counter Chinese rivals, including the Anti-Coercion Instrument. But despite mounting pressure from Beijing, the issue is still in its early stages — and EU member states remain divided.

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Brussels instructs EU countries to be tough on net-zero shipping goals at key IMO talks

The high-level talks come after a disastrous meeting in October, when a proposal to tax shipping emissions was blocked by the United States. Within the EU, Greece, Italy and Malta remain hesitant to support the proposal.

Euronews

EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Russian vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain

A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved.

Euronews

EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables and security

The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.

Euronews

Italian Culture Minister shuns opening of Venice Biennale due to Russia pavilion

Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels.

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Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack

Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.'

The Conversation

Soil monitoring: what the new EU-wide ‘ground rules’ have in store for Europe

The European soil monitoring directive, adopted by the European Union at the end of 2025, aims to achieve healthy soils by 2050. Brussels’ directive is centred on an environmental DNA based approach. France’s experience in measuring soil quality could be used advantageously, particularly as the best monitoring tools are those…

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Trump news at a glance: as president’s relations with Nato fray, EU leaders explore their options

Brussels officials will draw up a plan on how to use the EU’s little-known mutual assistance pact in the event of a foreign attack

Euronews

Brussels' push to cut housing red tape faces criticism from EU countries

EU governments are warning that Brussels’ attempt to simplify regulation through its so-called 'omnibuses' could be backfiring, as concerns grow that new rules may actually slow down urgently needed projects like housing and critical infrastructure, a letter seen by Euronews reveals.

Euronews

EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto

The two-month-long impasse over the €90 billion for Ukraine came to an end on Thursday after Hungary lifted its contentious veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made "as soon as possible".

The Guardian - UK

EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan

Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall award of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian

Euronews

Newsletter: EU leaders weigh a NATO-style common defence clause

Also in this newsletter: EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions.

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