Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

FOUND: 5 | Mind Blowing Facts

Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian

Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands

The Guardian - UK

Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu

Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission…

France 24

Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico

As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe.

Euronews

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

European carmakers face EU pressure to diversify chip suppliers

EU set to force carmakers to source chips from multiple suppliers after the Nexperia crisis exposed dangerous dependence on a single Chinese-linked provider.

Euronews

Merz's plan of 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine gets mixed reviews

Diplomats in Brussels are casting doubt over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to grant Ukraine "associate membership". The European Commission says any innovative solution should respect the "merit-based" nature of the multi-chapter accession process.

Euronews

Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps, prices surge

Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fears of a prolonged cost-of-living…

France 24

EU forced to exempt banned Chinese chipmaker after auto industry warns of supply crisis — European car factories warn of imminent supply chain collapse

The European Commission is preparing to propose a temporary exemption for a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer from the EU's 20th Russia sanctions package.

Tom’s Hardware

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Euro zone growth forecast cut because of war impact

BRUSSELS - The euro zone economy will expand less than expected this year, the European Commission said on Thursday, as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll.

Bangkok Post

EU cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up

The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures.

Euronews

EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough

Egypt’s growing refugee and migrant population, seeking safety from wars in Sudan, Syria and the wider region, has put further pressure on aid agencies and public services as Cairo urges Europe to share more of the cost.

Euronews

Germany's Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but without voting powers.

France 24

Is Meta opening WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots just to avoid tougher EU action? Here's what happened

Meta has offered rival AI chatbots limited free access to WhatsApp in Europe, with charges to be implemented after a usage threshold is met. This move aims to appease EU regulators concerned about Big Tech's market dominance. Smaller rivals, however, deem the proposal insufficient and discriminatory.

The Economic Times

Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as parliament calls for transparency

Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in 'obtuse' deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate budget talks.

Euronews

EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills

Critics argue that the European Commission's plan, framed as a rescue package for farmers squeezed by soaring energy costs, geopolitical disruption and mounting pressure on food production, falls short of providing short-term relief for consumers facing high grocery bills.

Euronews

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

How to travel this summer without paying more for the crisis in the Middle East

More expensive tickets, possible cancellations and last-minute changes. The conflict in the Middle East threatens to complicate summer holidays. Brussels reminds travellers of their rights and recommends checking conditions before booking to avoid overpaying.

Euronews

EU keeps carbon border tax unchanged despite fertiliser price crisis

Fertiliser producers argue that the EU's carbon pricing rules at the border protect the European industry from cheaper imports produced under weaker environmental rules. But farmers fear they are indirectly paying the bill through higher fertiliser costs.

Euronews

EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising

With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union's agricultural budget for the next seven years.

Euronews

Hungary's Magyar seeks EU funds deal 'next week' in Brussels

Péter Magyar said he hopes to reach an agreement with the European Commission next week to unlock €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen under the previous government of Viktor Orbán, as an August deadline nears.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.

Euronews

Newsletter: Europe braces for a more hostile economic order

Also in this newsletter: NATO military chiefs meet in Brussels amid concerns over weapons shortages.

Euronews

As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself?

The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors.

Euronews

Meloni urges EU to treat energy crisis like defence emergency, relax fiscal rules

Meloni calls for greater budget flexibility to tackle rising energy costs, warning Italy could exit the SAFE defence programme, in a new letter sent to the European Commission.

The Economic Times

PM Modi lands in Sweden, set to meet Kristersson & EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden for discussions on trade, technology, and defense, marking the third leg of his international tour. He will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new investment opportunities.

Radio France Internationale

EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country.

Euronews

Spanish row over EU cash fuels north–south tensions ahead of tough budget talks

Spain is at the centre of a political storm after conservative politicians across Europe accused Madrid of using EU money to pay for pensions. Madrid denies it but the damage may be done as tough budget talks get underway.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations