MEPs side with industry in vote to delay methane rules EU lawmakers say their position balances climate ambitions with easing supplies – at a time of turmoil in energy security. Euronews · 2h ago
International Criminal Court wins EU's Sakharov human rights prize Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. Radio France Internationale · 3h ago
EU Parliament awards Sakharov Prize to ICC in rebuke of US sanctions The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court in a show of support after the US imposed sanctions on the court. The abstention of the far-right Patriots for Europe group was decisive in breaking the deadlock over the final choice. Euronews · 4h ago
EU planned to scrap clock changes. Why are they still happening? This Sunday the clocks will be turned back again, even though the EU Parliament set abolition in motion at the end of 2019. Why? Euronews · 5h ago
A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez. Euronews · 8h ago
Marine Le Pen vs Alice Weidel: How the far right wants to reshape the EU AfD leader Alice Weidel unveiled her EU vision in Strasbourg a week after Marine Le Pen did the same in Brussels. Both parties seek to reshape the bloc around national sovereignty but differ on fiscal policy, energy and the extent of reform. Euronews · 9h ago
EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries. Euronews · 22h ago
Prosecutors search European Parliament offices of far-right Patriots bloc in graft probe EU prosecutors on Wednesday searched offices belonging to the far-right Patriots parliamentary group as part of a graft probe into the bloc’s dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy, which brought together several European far-right parties including French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. France 24 · 23h ago
Brussels goes back to the drawing board on Europe-wide taxes European Council President António Costa has taken over the negotiations on the bloc's next long-term budget, with one of the biggest question marks being how he will resolve the challenge of new EU-wide taxes. Euronews · 23h ago
EU prosecutors raid far-right group's offices in €4 million funds scandal The searches are linked to an probe into the alleged misuse of more than €4 million by the now-defunct Identity and Democracy group, whose debts Patriots for Europe could be forced to repay. Euronews · 23h ago
Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Zelenskyy says US intelligence sharing restored Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks. Euronews · Oct 21
AI 'Undress' Apps Used to Target Austrian MEP and Dozens of Women in Politics as Calls for EU Action Grow Austrian MEP Lena Schilling has disclosed that non-consensual nude deepfakes of her are circulating online as 119 lawmakers call for tougher enforcement against AI-generated sexual abuse. International Business Times UK · Oct 21
Kaja Kallas accuses the US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms' "American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions. Euronews · Oct 20
'You Will Be Dead': Polish MEP's Border Warning Raises Questions About Poland's Use of Force A warning by Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński has renewed scrutiny of Poland's border rules, which permit firearms in defined defensive situations but do not allow shooting migrants merely for crossing illegally. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Euronews · Oct 20 Ryanair CEO calls Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.
Euronews · Oct 20 Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy.
Euronews · Oct 17 Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy.
We Got This Covered · Oct 16 Israeli firm allegedly uses online ads to hack 45 journalists’ devices. Then researchers realize the scope: ‘surely just the tip of the iceberg’ 'Should set off alarm bells across Brussels.'
France 24 · Oct 16 'America, with this president, is not our ally. Trump is a liar': French MEP Bernard Guetta Our guest is veteran French journalist and commentator Bernard Guetta, who is a Member of the European Parliament for the centrist Renew group. He tells the programme that Donald Trump is "a liar, because he tried to tell the American people that Zelensky and the Ukrainian resistance were responsible for…
Euronews · Oct 16 'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK as it seeks closer ties with EU, senior MEP says Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels.
Euronews · Oct 14 Meloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises Moscow Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.
Euronews · Oct 14 MEPs urge EU to shield International Criminal Court from US sanctions Lawmakers from across the political spectrum say the EU should activate the Blocking Statute to prevent European companies from complying with measures imposed by the US administration, defined as an "attack by a foreign power."
Euronews · Oct 14 Recent EU-China talks were a 'good starting point', MEP Lange says Bernd Lange, S&D MEP and chair of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, hopes the EU and China can reach a “comprehensive agreement” to resolve their trade dispute by March next year.
Euronews · Oct 14 Zelenskyy turns to European allies as Washington wavers Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: European leaders close ranks with Zelenskyy, drones keep raining on the Black Sea, and an exclusive interview with the Spanish Foreign Minister.
Euronews · Oct 12 Footage shows Glucksmann covered in flour after winning French left-wing presidential primary French politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote.