Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in Brussels The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Peter Mandelson referred to EU’s anti-fraud agency after release of Epstein files Former Labour cabinet minister was a trade commissioner in Brussels between 2004 and 2008 The Independent UK · Feb 26
SOCAR gets EU green light for major Italian petrol bid The European Commission cleared the acquisition of Italiana Petroli, paving the way for Baku to deepen its footprint in Europe’s downstream energy market. Euronews · Feb 26
Brussels seeks EU-wide jail sentences for firearms offences including 3D-printed weapons New technologies and conflicts can lead to a surge of illicit firearms reaching the EU. The Commission argues this new directive is well-timed to prepare the bloc. Euronews · Feb 26
Poland’s debt on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2036, Commission warns Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks. Euronews · Feb 25
EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting. Euronews · Feb 25
EU Commission urges MEPs to vote through EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down Trump's tariffs raises doubts about the validity of the 2025 agreement. Euronews · Feb 24
How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states supportive of Ukraine. Euronews · Feb 24
EU signals cautious engagement with US Gaza plan, but divisions remain European Union foreign ministers signalled a cautious willingness to engage with a controversial United States-backed initiative for Gaza, as they met in Brussels with the newly appointed head of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24
Europe Today Special: Four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine Tune in to Euronews' new 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. Euronews · Feb 24
'Why do you hate Ukraine?' Hungarian minister clashes with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó doubled down on his veto on Ukraine aid over an energy dispute in Brussels. Szijjártó clashed with Ukrainian journalists in Brussels after Budapest accused Kyiv of blackmail over the Druzhba oil pipeline. 'Why do you hate Ukraine?' Euronews · Feb 23
Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Hungary blocks Ukraine loan Tune in to Euronews' new 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. Euronews · Feb 23
EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future The European Union’s top diplomats are meeting with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels The Independent UK · Feb 23
French trade minister says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs Brussels has the "appropriate instruments" to hit back at the United States for its latest round of 10 percent flat tariffs, France's trade minister Nicolas Forissier told the Financial Times newspaper on Saturday. Radio France Internationale · Feb 21
Euronews · Feb 20 EU countries still at odds over new Russia sanctions as deadline nears Brussels wants to have a new package of sanctions approved by Tuesday to punish Russia coinciding with the four-year anniversary of Ukraine's full-scale invasion. Still, a full ban on maritime services is proving an obstacle.
Euronews · Feb 20 EU steel exports to US drop 30% as talks stall over Trump tariffs relief EU steel exports to the US fell 30% in 2025 under the weight of Washington’s 50% tariffs. With talks between Brussels and Washington still in deadlock, the downturn shows little sign of easing.
Euronews · Feb 20 Newsletter: France lashes out at Commissioner Šuica's Board of Peace meeting Also in this newsletter: The EU mediates amid Hungary and Slovakia’s energy standoff with Ukraine, and the French far right asks the European Parliament to mark death of activist Quentin Deranque.
Euronews · Feb 19 'Made in Europe' plan sparks intense Brussels lobbying The European preference strategy is facing intense lobbying from both inside and outside the bloc. Already delayed once, the proposal now risks being pushed back again.
Euronews · Feb 19 Circumcision for religious reasons: How is it done, and what does the law say? An investigation into three mohelim in Antwerp has prompted a diplomatic row between Brussels and Washington. What are the rules in Belgium, and further afield? And how has the religious community responded?
Euronews · Feb 17 Why the Canadian finance minister is taking an interest in the euro François-Philippe Champagne was the special guest at Monday’s meeting of euro area finance ministers in Brussels – the first time a Canadian representative had been invited to this restricted format, from which non-euro area ministers are normally excluded.
Euronews · Feb 17 Belgium reprimands US ambassador over circumcision accusations The Belgian government has clashed with the US after Donald Trump's ambassador accused Brussels of antisemitism over its laws regulating circumcision.
Euronews · Feb 17 EU 'won't shy away' from new sanctions on Russia if G7 allies fail to reach deal Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said a G7 deal is not an "absolute precondition" for a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers. Brussels wants the new sanctions approved by 24 February.
Euronews · Feb 17 Newsletter: The EU’s balancing act on Trump’s Peace Board Also in this newsletter: Trilateral Ukraine peace talks resume; the Indian ambassador to the EU calls for swift implementation of the EU-India trade pact; top EU military official says bloc's mutual defence should be defined for "below Article 5."
Euronews · Feb 16 Does the EU need an urgent staff renewal? The EPSO exam is back For years, the EPSO exam was a cornerstone of the Brussels career circuit and a key entry point into the EU administration. Then, it disappeared.
Euronews · Feb 14 Orbán slams 'Putin-ing’ as primitive and frivolous as he declares Brussels as the real threat In his last annual assessment before elections, the Hungarian prime minister promised to take action against 'Brussels agents.' He praised his party's achievements and accused his political opponents of wanting to be the viceroy not only of Brussels but of multinational corporations.