The Latest Breaking News from European Commission

Podcast: Chocolate, wine, whiskey - the ingredients of the EU-India trade deal

The deal was signed after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations between Brussels and New Delhi.

Euronews · Jan 30

Airbus defence chief: Europe could make 'quantum leap' in space but must abandon 'grand schemes'

The EU's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink system will only be operational in 2029. As the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space sees it, the EU went about it completely the wrong way.

Euronews · Jan 30

Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

AAP · Jan 30

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations.

The Conversation · Jan 29

EU invests €650 million in cross-border hydrogen and electricity infrastructure projects

Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June.

Euronews · Jan 28

Fact check: Will the Mercosur trade deal open the door to 'toxic' food in the EU?

From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this?

Euronews · Jan 28

What can Australia learn from Europe’s housing plan?

The European Commission recently released its first-ever Affordable Housing Plan.

The Conversation · Jan 28

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

Euronews · Jan 27

EU lawmakers back declaration urging the bloc to lead in commercial fusion energy

MEPs from the European People's Party argued that fusion energy is a reality that needs to be explored and urged the EU executive to lay down a clear regulatory framework to attract investors.

Euronews · Jan 27

After 2 years of campaigning, Stop Killing Games will get its final answer by July as European Commission details its "public hearing" and decision timeline

"The Commission will meet the organisers to discuss the initiative in detail in the coming weeks"

GamesRadar · Jan 27