Free civic space in France, Italy and Germany under increasing threat, new study finds
These three countries, which are home to almost half of the EU’s population, are now in the same category as Hungary for restrictions on civic space. Read More
EU Commission examining concerns over childlike sexual images generated by Elon Musk’s Grok
A spokesperson for the European Commission said it was “very seriously looking into” the creation of sexually explicit images of girls – including minors – by Grok, the AI model…
Why does Trump want Greenland so badly, and what could it mean for Europe?
The US president’s latest remarks about a possible annexation of Greenland have drawn condemnation from Denmark and Europe more widely. Read More
False images and misleading claims circulate online after Crans-Montana fire tragedy
A deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has prompted false images and narratives about the blaze’s origin to spread online. Read More
EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan
EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for ‘calm and restraint by all actors’ as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on…
Hundreds march in silence to honour Crans-Montana fire victims
By Sunday morning, Swiss authorities identified 24 out of the 40 fatalities. They include 18 Swiss nationals aged between 14 and 31, two Italians aged 16, a dual Italian–Emirati national…
5 things that could shape Brussels in 2026 — and why they matter
As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a…
Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025
From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year. Read More
Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens
Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about…
Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal’s journey since 1986
Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then? Read More