Italy transfers 40 rejected asylum seekers to detention centres in Albania
Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights. Read More
Estonian authorities detain Russian ‘shadow fleet’-linked oil tanker near Tallinn
Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet,” has already been sanctioned by the EU…
US no longer to chair NATO-led group of key military allies
UK and Germany have stepped into the breach as leaders of the so-called Ramstein group, but it hadn’t been clear whether this was a temporary measure until now. Read More
Which critical raw materials are used in Europe’s defence sector?
The land, naval, aerospace and guided weapons sectors need these critical raw materials. Despite efforts to mitigate the supply risk, the EU currently relies mainly on China. Read More
Can the EU really ramp up imports of US energy as Trump demands? – Analysis
Amid the chaotic lunges, feints and ripostes of his incipient trade war, Donald Trump has refloated the idea that Europe could close its trade deficit with the US by dramatically…
EU-Ukraine trade talks enter crucial phase on agriculture
The EU executive is leaning toward reinstating quotas in the next trade framework with Ukraine, while Kyiv is pushing to maintain the current regime. With time running out, both sides…
European companies risk sanctions breaches amid surge in shady transactions, report claims
According to a report by the Catholic University of Milan presented to Europol, global markets, real-time transactions and transnational crime are exposing European companies to great risks. Euronews unpicks why.…
Ukraine allies pledge €21 billion in new military support
The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), consisting of 51 nations and partners, led by Germany and UK, met on Friday in NATO headquarters in Brussels on Friday. Read More
EU Trade Commissioner to travel to the US on Monday for trade talks
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will travel to the US on Monday for high-level meetings with counterparts, the Commission confirmed on Friday. Read More
EU seeks safer toxin-free children’s toys with stricter rules
Harmful and toxic chemicals will be banned from toys to better protect children’s health, under new rules aimed at improving the safety of products sold in the European market. Read…