Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan proves EU needs less unanimity, says new Dutch PM "The Netherlands is back," Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office. Euronews · Mar 3
Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as military operation spills into wider region A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were "greatly concerning" and reaffirmed what it called the EU's "steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability." Euronews · Feb 28
Leaders embrace two-speed Europe to break impasse as Macron sets June deadline for economic reset President Macron sets June deadline for a comprehensive reboot of the European economy and sees Eurobonds as an integral part of plan. Euronews · Feb 12
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… Radio France Internationale · Jan 31
Podcast: Chocolate, wine, whiskey - the ingredients of the EU-India trade deal The deal was signed after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations between Brussels and New Delhi. Euronews · Jan 30
Europe's 'India bet' is finally real, and it is bigger than trade After years of faltering talks, the EU and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that goes far beyond tariffs. In an era of weaponised interdependence, it signals a new geoeconomic logic: openness on negotiated, strategic terms, writes Daniela Schwarzer in an opinion article for Euroviews. Euronews · Jan 29
EU and Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership The EU and Vietnam have upgraded their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," aligning the EU with the US, China, and Russia in diplomatic status. Euronews · Jan 29
EU to Open First Gateway Office in India to Ease Hiring of Indian Talent If working or studying in Europe has ever felt confusing or paperwork-heavy for Indians, that may soon change. The European Union (EU) has announced that it will open its first Gateway Office in India, a move designed to make it easier for Indian students and professionals to find opportunities and… Times Life · Jan 27
India and EU agree landmark trade deal after almost two decades of talks Agreement removes almost all trade barriers for bloc of 2bn people representing a quarter of global economy The Independent UK · Jan 27
EU and India seal 'mother of all trade deals' as leaders meet in New Delhi European Union leaders have signed a landmark free trade deal and security partnership with India during a summit on Tuesday, wrapping up nearly two decades of negotiations. Radio France Internationale · Jan 27
EU seeks stability after Trump steps back on Greenland and tariffs EU leaders have expressed relief after US President Donald Trump withdrew threats to annex Greenland by force and impose fresh tariffs on certain member states. At emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday leaders also called for vigilance, unity and the need to defend European interests. Radio France Internationale · Jan 23
EU Mulls Tariffs and Market Restrictions on US in Response to Greenland Threat EU considers $108B in tariffs and market restrictions on the U.S. after Trump's Greenland threats, raising trade tensions. International Business Times · Jan 19
Europe will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe's full support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. Euronews · Jan 9
EU greenlights €90bn loan for Ukraine, without frozen Russian assets European Union leaders have agreed a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, offering Kyiv a financial lifeline as it faces mounting budgetary pressure, but stopped short of the contentious step of using frozen Russian state assets. Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025 EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years
Euronews · Dec 11, 2025 Mercosur trade deal hangs in balance as EU enters final stretch Twenty-five years after negotiations began, the fate of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the EU is nearing its conclusion, but the struggle between backers and opponents remains tough.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2025 EU Council president rejects political influence in US security plan The President of the European Council has pushed back on any attempt by the United States to meddle in Europe's politics, after the US published a new security strategy criticising the continent's policies on immigration and urging alignement with the far right.
Euronews · Nov 28, 2025 Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff? Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?
Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2025 AU-EU summit ends with pledges on trade, minerals and migration African and European leaders ended a summit in Luanda on Tuesday with new cooperation pledges on trade, minerals and migration but acknowledged that the two-day gathering produced no major breakthroughs.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin sinks Trump’s hope of peace deal by Thanksgiving Moscow says European counterproposal ‘does not work for us’ in sign that both sides remain far apart
Euronews · Nov 22, 2025 Africa's first G20 summit adopts declaration as EU leaders respond to US peace plan for Ukraine The summit, the first to be held in Africa, opened on Saturday with EU leaders and their counterparts from leading and emerging economies coming together as Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine loomed large on the sidelines.
Euronews · Oct 31, 2025 Neighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU Historical and cultural disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria hinder EU accession. The stalemate revolves around identity and language recognition.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2025 ‘Coalition of the willing’ meets in London as Kyiv presses for more missiles Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is in London this Friday for a meeting of the country’s key supporters, where Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to call on Europe to deliver more long-range missiles to help Kyiv maintain its momentum against Moscow.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2025 Zelensky pushes EU to unlock €140bn in frozen Russian assets Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European leaders to quickly allow his country to use €140 billion in frozen Russian assets to repair the damage caused by the three-year war with Russia.
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 European Council President Costa joins Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit will bring together Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, and the prime ministers of Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia together with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.