Pope Francis resting in hospital on Friday after broadcasting audio message
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14 February with pneumonia in both lungs. Doctors say his condition remains complex. Read More
Special funds for defence: Legislative change in the fast lane?
The CDU/CSU and SPD are proposing to create a special fund of 500 billion euros for infrastructure and defence by reforming the country’s “debt brake” provision. In order to benefit…
Eurostar and local trains disrupted after unexploded WWII bomb found
Local media reported that the bomb was found ‘in middle of the tracks’ during overnight works nearby France’s Gare du Nord station. Read More
Germany’s historic defence turnabout dominates EUCO discussions | Radio Schuman
With the US scaling back its support for Ukraine, strengthening EU defence has become a priority for EU countries. At Thursday’s EU summit, traditionally frugal Germany led calls to revise…
‘Hungary is isolated,’ António Costa says after Orbán blocks joint EU text on Ukraine
“We respect Hungary’s position, but it’s one of out 27. And 26 are more than one,” António Costa said after an EU summit focused on Ukraine’s future. Read More
Zelenskyy says talks with US officials to take place in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says talks with US delegations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine to take place in Saudi Arabia next week. Read More
CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty
In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty. Read More
Pope Francis record audio greeting from hospital thanking people for their prayers
The pope’s audio greeting was broadcast before the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square. Read More
Europe Explained: What consequences will the EU entry/exit system have on travellers?
The upcoming launch of the EU’s digital border management system, scheduled for this autumn, raises concerns regarding data protection, asylum law and the rights of children. Read More
Ukraine is not ready to join NATO or the EU, Juncker says
Former president of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker cautioned against Ukraine joining Nato as a form of security guarantee. Talking to Euronews for The Europe Conversation, he also said…