The Latest Breaking News from European Union

A new, upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 is coming already – will be available early next year in specific regions

Nintendo has confirmed a new version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for release early next year

T3 · Jun 4

Amazon pledges €10 billion for Europe with 25,000 new jobs and warehouse robots

Amazon is making one of its biggest new bets on Europe, announcing more than €10 billion in investments to expand and modernise its warehouse and delivery network across the continent over the coming years.

Euronews · Jun 4

'It's not happening': EU loses hope in maritime services ban for Russian tankers

The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of Greece and Malta have made any policy shift virtually impossible.

Euronews · Jun 4

Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday's crucial election

Russia has increased its pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, pulling out virtually all the stops linked to trade should its long-term ally persist in its ambitions to join the European Union. Moscow has threatened to raise gas prices, put measures in place to be able to restrict…

France 24 · Jun 4

UN Security Council defeat raises questions about Germany's global standing

Germany failed to get the 127 votes required for a seat on the UN Security Council. For Euronews, Alexander Wolf explains why.

Euronews · Jun 4

Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc

Top EU chiefs are gathering in Tivat, Montenegro from this Thursday for the EU-Western Balkans summit. But with the EU already struggling to manage 27 member states, why is Brussels pushing for enlargement right now?

Euronews · Jun 4

Safer grids, higher bills? EU's Chinese solar inverter ban reshapes renewable energy

Brussels moves to ban EU funding for clean energy projects that use solar and battery inverters from “high-risk countries”, namely China. Now, manufacturers must rely on European alternatives, which risks increasing European energy bills and production costs.

Euronews · Jun 4

Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement

Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight.

Euronews · Jun 4

Europe Today: EU eyes expansion at high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit

EU and Western Balkans leaders are gathering in Montenegro ahead of a high-level summit focused on EU enlargement. Montenegro, the host nation, is also a frontrunner and could join the bloc as early as 2028. Our EU Editor, Maria Tadeo, reports live from Tivat.

Euronews · Jun 4

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war

Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet

The Independent UK · Jun 4