The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Scottish pound ‘precursor’ to euro if Scotland becomes independent, says SNP MSP

AN INDEPENDENT Scotland would create the Scottish pound as a “precursor” to joining the euro, an SNP MSP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

EU airport boss blames EES design for long border queues

The boss of Rome Fiumicino claims that EES was developed with limited input from airport operators

The Independent UK · Jul 6

One of Europe’s highest revolving restaurants just reopened in this Baltic capital

Open once again, the Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius is only serving up wines from vineyards above 165 metres above sea level – the same height diners reach while eating there.

Euronews · Jul 6

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit as Russia kills 21 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – as it happened

Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara where he is due to meet Trump on the sidelines

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Ukraine's ambassador: EU enlargement should focus on substance, not titles

Ukraine's EU ambassador Chentsov says enlargement talks should focus on substance, not labels, as Kyiv pushes to move forward on the accession process as soon as possible.

Euronews · Jul 6

New EU Car Safety Rules Take Effect 7 July: How Your Car Could Monitor You

The EU's new car safety rules aim to enhance road safety with advanced features, but concerns arise over increased vehicle costs and potential surveillance.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

How safe are the waters you swim in? Take our poll

Europeans planning a beach trip this summer can rest easy: a recently published report shows that 96 per cent of Europe’s waters are safe for bathing. How is the European Union ensuring this? And are any gaps in its strategy putting Europeans at risk?

Euronews · Jul 6

Newsletter: Shining a light on who gets into the EU

In today's newsletter: Debate ratchets-up about how to grow the 27-member club, Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine's capital, and how the most high-ranking EU official will paper over a gaffe while at the NATO summit in Ankara.

Euronews · Jul 6

How does the EU ensure you swim in clean waters? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

85 per cent of Europe’s bathing sites were in excellent condition in 2025, according to the 2026 EU Bathing Water Report. But how does Europe ensure high-quality bathing water across the bloc? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Euronews · Jul 6

Europe Today: Ukraine, NATO and the future of EU enlargement

Russia launches another deadly attack on Kyiv ahead of the NATO summit as Ukraine seeks stronger military support and progress on EU membership. Meanwhile, thousands protest against Germany's far-right AfD as the European Commission prepares reforms to the EU enlargement process.

Euronews · Jul 6