Mapped: How UK energy bills compare to the rest of Europe UK customers paid more than France, Sweden and Netherlands for their electricity in 2025 The Independent UK · Sep 11
Russian assets are not the focus now, Brussels says as calls for action grow louder The European Commission is not willing to reopen the contentious debate on the immbolised Russian assets, at least not without a guarantee of success. "Now, the focus is somewhere else," the executive insists. Euronews · Sep 11
'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish line The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the EU Council. This pact will remove or reduce tariffs on ninety-six percent of EU goods. Bilateral trade in goods and services currently exceeds one hundred eighty billion euros annually.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots. Euronews · Sep 11
European Commission pushes for all-English trade deals despite French opposition France's umbrage at the anglophone-only presentation might complicate the ratification of the EU-India trade deal, even though it supports the deal itself and considers India a strategic partner. Euronews · Sep 11
Poland warns Russia likely to intensify provocations on Ukraine's borders with European countries Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine's border crossings with Europe The Independent UK · Sep 11
50 CEOs and investors urge Brussels not to dilute the EU Inc law Founders and investors call EU policymakers to not water down the EU Inc., the legislative proposal which aims to facilitate businesses in Europe to scale up. Euronews · Sep 11
Fact check: Which EU economy is performing the best? Recent comments by Portugal's prime minister have prompted discussion about which EU country currently has the best-performing economy and employment growth rate. Euronews · Sep 11
Europe spends record €7.3bn on Russian Arctic gas in just eight months, surpassing 2025 total Two European companies dominate the Arctic shipping network: Scotland's Seapeak and the Greek-linked shipping firm Dynagas. Together, vessels tied to these two European companies managed 72% of all Yamal LNG exports. Euronews · Sep 11
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratification The European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal that would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports and save exporters an estimated €4 billion a year. Once cleared by the Council, the… The Economic Times · Sep 11
EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors Brussels is trying to persuade EU countries that still have Patriot interceptors in their national stockpiles to donate them to Ukraine and replace them at a later stage with deliveries scheduled for 2027. Euronews · Sep 11
Healthcare is driving Sweden's election: Big promises, few easy fixes At the core of Swedish elections this Sunday is fixing the healthcare system — something that matters to voters the most. The political parties from the left to the right wing are making promises, but health experts say none of them cut to the core of the issue. Euronews · Sep 11
European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030 According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025. Euronews · Sep 11
EU's largest political group doesn't want confrontation with China The EU's most influential political family is drafting a paper urging tougher use of trade leverage with China, while maintaining dialogue and avoiding a trade escalation. Euronews · Sep 11
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 ‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink From Shropshire to Hamburg, depleting reserves and spiralling costs are spawning a continent-wide energy crisis
France 24 · Sep 11 Italy's Emma Bonino, champion of battles to legalise abortion and divorce, dies at 78 Veteran feminist activist Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence in the 1970s as a leader of campaigns to legalise abortion and divorce in heavily Roman Catholic Italy over the objections of the Vatican, has died aged 78. Bonino, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, served as foreign…
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Emma Bonino, Italian politician who fought for abortion access, dies aged 78 Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician, has died at the age of seventy-eight. Her political career began with a fight for abortion rights, which she championed throughout her life. Bonino served in both Italian and European parliaments, advocating for social justice and gender equality. She also held significant roles as…
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Emma Bonino: Leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies aged 78 Bonino served as foreign minister, trade minister and EU affairs minister in Italian center-left governments
Euronews · Sep 11 Norway’s Foreign Minister warns Netanyahu’s government driving Israel into a 'very dangerous place' Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide tells Euronews that Israel has lost “tremendous support” because of how it has conducted its military response to the 7 October attacks.
Euronews · Sep 11 Welcome to Riga and the Baltic military-industrial complex Good morning. Angela Skujins penning this Friday newsletter from the bitter Baltics, where I’ve just spent the last few days immersed in beetroot soup, battlefield tactics and the scintillating spirit of the rīdzinieki, aka Rigan people.
Euronews · Sep 11 Brazil meat ban ‘reversing expectations’ of EU-Mercosur deal, ambassador warns Brussels' suspension of Brazilian meat imports undermines key benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade deal which Brazil paid a high price to secure, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.
Euronews · Sep 11 EU needs to 'pin down' Ukraine's exact budget needs, Dombrovskis tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says the "open questions" surrounding Ukraine's budget needs must first be clarified. Kyiv has asked its allies to plug a €23 billion funding shortfall.
Euronews · Sep 11 Europe Today: EU's economy chief Dombrovskis on Euronews as 9/11 attacks mark 25 years Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we report on how this event changed America and the world. Also on the show: exclusive interviews with the EU's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis, Norway's FM Espen Barth Eide, and Brazil's Ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva.
Evening Standard · Sep 11 Independent Scotland in EU would make Scots £3,000 a year richer, claims SNP The party’s deputy leader said the economic cost of Brexit showed how much money the country could gain from independence.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11 Independent Scotland in EU would make Scots £3000 a year richer, claim SNP AN independent Scotland would make Scots £3,000 a year richer, the SNP have claimed