Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits – Harris The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council. Evening Standard · Oct 29
Zelensky Calls EU Leaders "Real" As Patriot Missiles Run Out And Trump's Ceasefire Collapses Zelensky praised EU leaders as "real" in Brussels as a broken ceasefire, depleted Patriot missiles, and Trump's diesel deal with Putin deepened the Kyiv-Washington rift. Latin Times · Oct 18
Could the European Security Council be the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks? The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage. Euronews · Oct 13
‘Migration is very much back on the agenda,' EU diplomat forewarns Good morning. Angela Skujins here on newsletter duty, writing this while I watch the sun rise over the tarmac at Brussels Zaventem airport. I came here outrageously early because Europe Today never stops, and neither does this newsletter! Euronews · Sep 9
Moldova's president nominates pro-European businessman Vasile Tofan for prime minister If approved by parliament, Tofan will be tasked with driving Moldova closer to realising its EU membership goal and reviving an economy that has experienced years-long decline. Euronews · Jul 11
EU reaches provisional deal on migrant returns: An effective and fair system? The EU Parliament and EU Council have provisionally agreed to simplify and speed up the return of migrants staying in the bloc unlawfully. Backers of the deal say it is urgent to do something about the low enforcement of deportation orders: 27 percent last year, and just 24 percent the… France 24 · Jun 12
Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency. Euronews · Jun 8
Spain's PM 'was at level one' in scheme to rig public contracts, defendant in graft case says The Socialists' turmoil has rocked relations with their far-left junior coalition partner Sumar and an array of fringe and regional separatist parties whose support is essential to pass legislation. Euronews · Apr 29
EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. Euronews · Apr 15
Europe's responsibility in the world (dis)order The EU must be able to act. The principle of unanimity in foreign and security policy is an obstacle to this. A "European Security Council" could change this, say Hans-Gert Pöttering, former President of the European Parliament, and Klaus Welle, Martens Centre for European Studies. Euronews · Apr 15
Donald Trump endorses Russian-aligned Viktor Orbán for Hungary PM President Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orbán for Hungary’s prime minister. Orbán, a known autocrat, was cut off by the European Union in sensitive talks. The Mary Sue · Mar 23
EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar. Euronews · Mar 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin wants Belarus to host his long-range drone bases, Zelensky claims Zelensky warns Belarus is increasingly being drawn into Putin's war, and vows strong response The Independent UK · Mar 23
Hungarian minister shared EU confidential information with Russia for years, report claims A report by the Washington Post suggests Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó shared confidential reports of EU Council meetings with his Russian counterpart Lavrov. Budapest denies it. Euronews · Mar 22
Radio France Internationale · Jan 31 Is disinformation “freedom of expression”? This week on The Sound Kitchen, you’ll hear the answer to the question about the difference in “freedom of expression” between the US and the EU. There are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listeners Corner”, and a tasty musical dessert on Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan”. All…
TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025 Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Yet, support remains stronger.
TechRadar · Sep 12, 2025 "A major step backwards for privacy" – The VPN industry speaks out against Chat Control While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 EU court annulled Council’s Pumpyanskiy decision on eve of Russia sanctions rollover The EU Council listed the former Russian businessman on the basis of executive positions he no longer held at the time of the sanctions decision. The court says that's unjustified.
TechRadar · Sep 9, 2025 "It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats EU Council members are sharing their positions on the latest iteration of the so-called Chat Control bill on September 12, 2025, with adoption expected as early as October 2025 if an agreement is found.
Euronews · Jul 28, 2025 After the trade deal..., Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.
Euronews · Mar 28, 2025 Governments losing patience with European Commission over delayed 2040 climate target proposal With some clear exceptions, there appears to be broad support among European governments to open negotiations on a 2040 emissions reduction target as soon as possible – but enthusiasm for the 90% cut favoured by the European Commission was less in evidence at an EU Council summit on Thursday.
Euronews · Mar 24, 2025 Environment crunch meeting, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 Donald Tusk’s Polish revival masks deeper divisions with German neighbours Warsaw’s return to the European mainstream with presidency of the EU Council may not be quite what it seems
Top News · May 11, 2024 EU Council President Condemns Israeli Military Actions In Rafah European Union Council President expresses concern over Israeli military evacuation orders in Rafah, urging adherence to international humanitarian law.
France 24 · Oct 27, 2023 'Border checks won't prevent terrorism or extremism': Croatian PM Plenkovic Talking Europe hosts Andrej Plenkovic, the prime minister of Croatia. We unpack the dense agenda of the October 26-27 EU Council and debrief the summit's conclusions on the Israel-Hamas war, particularly the call for "humanitarian corridors and pauses" to ensure aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. We also discuss developments…