The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Sweden elections: why immigrants are underrepresented at the polls

The Swedish election has turned into a nail-biter. With the majority of votes counted in the contest for the national parliament, only a few tenths of a percentage point separate the left-leaning opposition “red-green” bloc and the incumbent centre-right coalition. This group is commonly known as the “Tidö” bloc.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Parliament pushes tougher energy permit deadlines, setting up clash with EU countries

The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and administrative structures, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 14

No chargers, no deal: Europe's biggest truckmakers push back against the 2030 climate deadline

Europe's leading truckmakers want the EU to postpone 2030 emissions targets by three years. They cite insufficient charging stations and high energy costs as major business hurdles. Currently, only a small fraction of new heavy-duty vehicles are zero-emission. The industry needs significant sales increases to meet upcoming regulations. Truckmakers also…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce giants

The EU has cut the number of low-value parcels entering the region by half, following the introduction of a €3 flat fee. The measure is part of a broader effort to curb the growing dominance of Chinese e-commerce platforms.

Euronews · Sep 14

‘Carbon fever’ threatens hard-won Indigenous rights in Bolivian Amazon

Leaders in Pando region denounce opaque deals over carbon credits as government and companies rush to monetise Amazon rainforest after 2024 ruling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

'Protect our children online': Macron urges EU to fast-track social media ban for kids under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reiterated his commitment to protecting children online and called on the European Union to quickly harmonise a ban on social media use for children under 15.

The Times of India · Sep 14

France and Germany struggle to get their act together on European defence

As the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach.

Euronews · Sep 14

France seeks EU backing for revised social media ban for under-15s

A month after France’s Constitutional Council struck down a proposed social media ban for under-15s, the government has submitted a new version that President Emmanuel Macron wants passed before he leaves office in the spring.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 14

Poland and Ukraine slam Russian strike on train near their border as 'escalation'

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews · Sep 14

European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic

The Independent UK · Sep 14