EU states back controversial Mercosur deal with Latin American countries Agreement after 25 years of negotiations prompts farmers to block roads in Paris, Brussels and Warsaw The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talks City firms welcome clarity as government signals it will not reopen Brussels-era rules, despite closer cooperation elsewhere The Guardian - UK · Jan 9
Podcast: What does Maduro’s capture mean for the EU? In a timid statement signed by 26 member states, Brussels has called for respect for international law in Venezuela but avoided condemning the US operation. We break in down. Euronews · Jan 9
Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback for Macron French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader. Euronews · Jan 8
EU accused of fuelling Putin’s war by importing Russian liquefied natural gas Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG by 2027, shipments to European ports increased in the last year The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger over Mercosur deal The EU has offered a carrot to farmers angered at a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, promising to unlock funds for the sector as EU agriculture ministers are due to gather in Brussels Wednesday for an extraordinary meeting to try to get the accord over the line. Radio France Internationale · Jan 7
Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, arrived in Beijing this week for the first visit by an Irish leader to China in more than a decade, placing Ireland at the centre of a rapidly evolving European strategy towards the world’s second-largest economy. Radio France Internationale · Jan 6
Starmer prepares Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align UK with EU law The prime minister has promised to reset Britain’s relationship with Brussels and rebuild ties with the bloc after years of tension and mistrust under the Conservatives The Independent UK · Jan 6
Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own, Orbán says In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. Euronews · Jan 6
Museum openings and food festivals: What’s new in Europe that's worth travelling for in 2026? From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026. Euronews · Jan 6
Starmer prepares for parliamentary battles over imminent EU ‘reset’ bill Planned legislation could hand ministers significant powers to forge closer regulatory ties with Brussels The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
The awkward truth about some of Trump’s views on Europe? European leaders agree with him The US president’s fears about ‘woke’ Europe are laughable. He would feel right at home in today’s EU, says Brussels-based writer Shada Islam The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Pentagon Princess' Pete Hegseth 'Caught' With Makeup Compact Before War Meeting Pete Hegseth faces criticism after reports he used a makeup compact before a high-level Ukraine war meeting at NATO headquarters. International Business Times UK · Jan 4
Starmer says closer ties with EU single market preferable to a customs union Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with Brussels The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Euronews · Jan 4 5 things that could shape Brussels in 2026 — and why they matter As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a closer look at five key issues that will play a big role in 2026.
Evening Standard · Jan 4 London leaver: How one family swapped Clapham for stints in Barcelona and Singapore Having expected to live in Clapham and work as a lawyer, Charlotte Hunka has instead found herself travelling the world with her husband’s job
Euronews · Jan 1 Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal's journey since 1986 Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Thousands of Eurostar passengers face travel chaos as services cancelled close to new year Cars left queueing for hours for LeShuttle at Folkestone and ferries fully booked, leaving holidaymakers stranded
Euronews · Dec 29, 2025 In 2025, global trade cracked as Europe hurt by US tariffs and new China shock Hit by US tariffs and Chinese weaponisation of critical goods, the EU became squeezed by the aggressive trade agenda of the world’s two largest economies. Brussels now ponders new alliances and new markets.
Euronews · Dec 28, 2025 Brigitte Bardot's life in pictures: From 1950s sex symbol to militant animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, whose image defined an era of cinema and style, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy captured in some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century.
Euronews · Dec 26, 2025 Podcast: The 2025 EU-US relationship explained simply Brussels, My Love? looks back at the key moments of 2025 in the Brussels–Washington relationship.
Euronews · Dec 24, 2025 Europe defends its digital rules after Trump administration targets Breton with visa ban Brussels and Paris both denounced Washington’s decision to impose a visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, after the Trump administration escalated digital rules scrap by sanctioning Breton over what it said amounted to "censorship".
Euronews · Dec 24, 2025 Bay of Biscay fishing ban to return in 2026 after proving successful at reducing dolphin deaths Winter closures in recent years have gained positive results, although the measure will affect around 300 vessels.
Euronews · Dec 24, 2025 María La Ribot presents 'The madness of Queen Joanna' in Brussels swansong Choreographer María La Ribot brought the curtains down on her illustrious career at Europalia in Brussels with 'Juana Ficción', a poetic portrait of the Spanish queen’s inner world, the men who tormented her and an exploration of the ongoing stigma of madness.
Euronews · Dec 23, 2025 Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.