Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today. Euronews · Jan 26
European Parliament backs von der Leyen despite clash over Mercosur deal A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority. Euronews · Jan 22
Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice Also in today's newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine's economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down the road. Euronews · Jan 22
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen walks fine line in appeal trial Back on the stand after a first day of hearings on Tuesday, Marine Le Pen continues to deny having run a coordinated scheme to misuse European Parliament funds. Euronews · Jan 21
MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation and free hand luggage Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries. Euronews · Jan 21
'The myths of Cyprus': Strasbourg exhibition delves deep into forms of cultural identity Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans. Euronews · Jan 21
Le Pen rejects claims of 'organised misuse' of EU funds in Paris appeal hearing Marine Le Pen appeared before an appeal court on Tuesday to contest her embezzlement conviction, denying that she orchestrated any system to misuse European Parliament funds and seeking to overturn a ruling that has barred her from public office. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
European Parliament freezes Mercosur deal, referring it to EU Court of Justice After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict. Euronews · Jan 21
Power or principle? Europe must expand Its room for manoeuvre In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so. Euronews · Jan 21
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen's Explosive Message to Trump: 'Mr President, F**k Off' in Greenland Standoff Danish MEP Anders Vistisen told Donald Trump to 'f**k off' in a heated EU debate over Greenland, as Trump threatens tariffs and military action International Business Times UK · Jan 21
Newsletter: Trump flies to Davos with Europe-US relations in the balance Also in this newsletter: why Trump's Gaza Board of Peace is complicating efforts to defuse Greenland tensions, and the view from Strasbourg ahead of a vote that could kick the ratification of the EU-Mercosur deal down the road. Euronews · Jan 21
Tractors surround EU Parliament as MEPs vote on Mercosur review With the European Parliament set to vote on whether to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice, delaying its implementation, farmers from across the continent have gathered in Strasbourg to continue to protest the deal, which they say will undercut production. Radio France Internationale · Jan 21
Marine Le Pen denies her party had 'organised system' to misuse EU funding in critical appeal trial With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of the trial could determine whether Marine Le Pen — a three-time presidential candidate — will be able to run, or whether her current ban from political office will remain in place. Euronews · Jan 20
Danish Lawmaker Tells Trump 'F--k Off' Before Being Cut Off Mid-Speech In a speech to the European parliament, Danish MEP Anders Vistisen leveled an expletive towards U.S. President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Jan 20
Euronews · Jan 20 Thousands of farmers protest EU, Mercosur trade deal ahead of vote Hundreds of farmers protested at the European Parliament in Strasbourg against the EU–Mercosur trade deal, fearing it will undercut local production.
Euronews · Jan 20 Brussels pushes for stronger cybersecurity oversight of high-risk technology suppliers The European Commission is introducing new rules to ban tech companies deemed to pose a risk to the European Union’s security, but enforcement is not expected to begin for some time.
Euronews · Jan 20 Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.
International Business Times · Jan 19 Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.
International Business Times UK · Jan 18 Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.
Euronews · Jan 18 EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 17 France looks to European Parliament to sink Mercosur trade deal Officially signed on Saturday, the Mercosur deal is closer than ever to making one of the world's largest free trade zones a reality – 25 years after the European Union first began negotiating it with the South American bloc. But France and other countries that oppose it are hoping key…
Euronews · Jan 15 'EU-US trade deal is separate from Greenland dispute,' top MEP McAllister tells Euronews David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US threats to acquire Greenland in an interview with Euronews.
Euronews · Jan 15 Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.
Euronews · Jan 14 EU Parliament questions defence loan's '€17 billion election gift' to Hungary MEPs worry that without strict conditions, Viktor Orbán will funnel EU funds meant for defence into his upcoming election campaign.
Euronews · Jan 14 European Parliament condemns Trump's Greenland demands A statement adopted by the European Parliament’s political leaders expressed "unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark" and criticised the US's stated aim of taking control of the Danish territory.