Ukraine and Moldova to enter first phase of EU membership negotiations Election of new Hungarian government in April has paved way for EU member states to agree to open talks The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
Watch: Batteries, microchips, and K-Pop—what's at stake at the EU-Korea Summit European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Why it is important? Euronews · Jun 10
Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts. Euronews · Jun 8
Off the Record: Politics, protests and dead flamingos dominate EU-Western Balkans summit Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo provides highlights and analysis from the EU-Western Balkans summit held this week in her signature newsletter Off the Record. Euronews · Jun 6
Ukraine ready to close several accession chapters 'immediately', Costa tells Euronews The lifting of Hungary's veto can allow Ukraine to close several chapters in the accession process "immediately" after opening them, European Council President António Costa told Euronews. Euronews · Jun 5
Newsletter: Bust to boom? Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger Dozens of European leaders and heads of state from the six Western Balkan countries will be in Montenegro on Friday for talks about how to grow the European Union. Also in the newsletter: how Europe balances trade with the US and China. Euronews · Jun 5
Exclusive: Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit Council chief calls for the EU's enlargement rules to be "streamlined" by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process in an exclusive Euronews interview, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for stability. Euronews · Jun 5
EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects Macron, Merz and von der Leyen among those due to gather in Montenegro for talks on integration of six countries The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
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
EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans The European Union has reached a deal on tougher migration rules that would allow countries to set up so-called “return hubs” outside the bloc, a move hailed by supporters as a practical answer to stalled deportations, but denounced by rights groups as a dangerous step towards offshore detention. Meanwhile, the… Radio France Internationale · Jun 2
EU ready to 'step up' in Ukraine-Russia talks but ceasefire must come first, summit draft shows EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of engaging in direct talks when they meet on 18-19 June. But the latest draft of the summit's conclusions suggests a mandate for a special envoy is still far away. Euronews · Jun 2
Top EU official tells Western Balkan countries that bloc's enlargement is real European Council President António Costa says that the European Union summit this week with candidate nations of the Western Balkans will show that the opportunity for enlargement is real The Independent UK · Jun 1
Newsletter: Keeping the Western Balkans’ EU dreams alive In today's newsletter: European Council chief António Costa kicks off his Western Balkan tour; French President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence on French streets following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. Euronews · Jun 1
EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați. Euronews · May 29
Euronews · May 22 EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Euronews · May 21 Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.
Euronews · May 20 Pro-Kremlin actors launch large scale disinformation campaign targeting Armenia's elections For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.
Euronews · May 18 Magyar signals first openness to Ukraine accession talks since Orbán’s departure Hungary's new government says it is open to engaging with Ukraine on its accession to the EU, according to several sources. Meanwhile, a technical dialogue with Kyiv has been announced on the thorny issue of Hungarian minorities. Brussels looks for a breakthrough.
Euronews · May 11 'We need to make up our mind': EU still split over direct talks with Russia The question of whether the EU should engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine continues to split member states, as some prefer to bide their time and weaken Moscow's hand at the negotiating table.
International Business Times UK · May 6 Trump Frozen Out of Yerevan Summit: New Alliance Attended by UK, Canada, European Leaders and Hosted by Armenia The Yerevan summit in Armenia marked a shift in global alliances, with Canada and European leaders seeking new partnerships amid US policy uncertainties and Trump's absence.
Euronews · May 5 Portuguese sets its sights on global power status at the United Nations The proposal is in the government's plans until 2030. What does it take to make the Portuguese language official at the UN?
The Independent UK · May 5 Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan
Euronews · May 5 ‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South Caucasus.
Euronews · May 3 World leaders arrive in Armenia for eighth EPC summit World leaders from nearly 50 countries, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, are meeting in Yerevan, Armenia for the 8th European Political Community summit.
Euronews · Apr 27 Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."