EU mandarins in Washington for tariff talks
A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Read More
Will companies cut down on microplastic pollution?
Microplastics are among the worst polluters for all ecosystems and can be harmful to all life. We look at how new regulations could reduce the contamination that often occurs during…
Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Greece to end ‘pushbacks’ of migrants
Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law. Read More
German far-right MEP stripped of immunity over Russian bribe charge
Alternative for Germany lawmaker Petr Bystron had his immunity revoked by the European Parliament’s plenary. He described the act as “a targeted political manoeuvre”. Read More
Russian journalist escapes to Paris, condemns media crackdown under Putin
Reporters Without Borders helped Ekaterina Barabash faced a 10-year prison sentence over social media posts. Read More
Romania’s president appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout
The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers. Read More
Hungary seeks to strip leading opposition MEP Péter Magyar’s immunity again
Péter Magyar told Euronews that, with the proceedings, Viktor Orbán is trying to block him from running in next year’s election. Read More
Why world powers are watching the papal conclave with more interest than ever
The next pontiff will have to re-establish cordial and deep relations between the Church and Western countries, especially the US. Read More
Moscow airports closed after second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say
The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II. Read More
Behind Germany’s lack of optimism about Merz | Radio Schuman
Friedrich Merz will be elected Germany’s Chancellor today. He has vowed to be the most pro-European chancellor in recent history. But do Germans care? Read More