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
Europe Today: The quest for the EU’s tech independence Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to the energy crisis. Euronews · Jun 3
Peter Mandelson's property portfolio — from Notting Hill and Camden to a Wiltshire rental Mandelson was sacked in 1998 after failing to disclose a loan on his Notting Hill house, and there have long been questions about how he has financed his property purchases Evening Standard · Feb 10
Culture is one of the ‘most effective’ shields against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges concerning AI and artistic freedom. Euronews · Nov 13, 2025
European Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths In a tense context for European companies, European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič held a phone call on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Commerce Minister Wang Wentao over rare earth export restrictions. Euronews · Oct 21, 2025
France's Breton Quits EU Commission In Reappointment Row France's powerful European commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday announced he was quitting his role with immediate effect, claiming EU chief Ursula von der Leyen had sought at the last-minute to bar him from her incoming team. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024
France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some… France 24 · Sep 16, 2024
'Amazing journey': EU accepts Croatia as 20th eurozone member European Union finance ministers on Tuesday formally approved Croatia becoming the 20th member of the euro common currency at the start of 2023, a move hailed as the culmination of an "amazing journey" for a Balkan nation once at war. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022