The Latest Breaking News from Commission

EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine financing, Mercosur

After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as 'old evil' at Brussels Hanukkah event

The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending

Labour chair urges Electoral Commission to investigate claims Reform leader spent too much in Clacton campaign

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

EU gets tough on carbon border tax on heavy industry, vows to protect domestic producers

European producers of steel and aluminium will face higher CO2 emissions costs, but the European Commission wants to channel part of the revenues of the EU's carbon border tax to help heavy industries decarbonise.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

Paddy Power and Betfair to pay £2m settlement after failing to protect users

Failings included allowing customer to place £20,000 in bets across eight-hour session, Gambling Commission finds

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

One ‘single and simple’ set of EU-wide business laws: everything you need to know about Europe’s 28th regime

It’s no secret that Europe lags on tech innovation. The EU has even given this a name – the “innovation gap” – and is now taking major steps to make things easier for the continent’s startups, particularly digital businesses.

The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025

Von der Leyen warns of EU's 'dangerous' reality in shifting world order ahead of crunch summit

The European Commission chief has laid out the high stakes of the decisions facing EU leaders, speaking of a world of "predators" and warning of a new international order after a sharp pivot in Washington's policy towards the continent.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

EU vows transparency in housing market, Commissioner Jørgensen tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

EU takes on Big Tech: Here are the top actions regulators have taken in 2025

In 2025, the European Union stepped up investigations of Big Tech companies for flouting rules on digital markets and services. Here are the main actions regulators have taken.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025