One wallet, 27 systems: can the EU build an untraceable Digital ID?
The EU wants every citizen to have a digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. Digital rights groups warn that the safeguards aren’t ready and that a system designed…
Heat and drought: Why beer at Oktoberfest could soon be in short supply
No hops, no beer: heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley for malt. Is a beer shortage looming? Farmers and brewers…
Inside von der Leyen’s pitch for a new EU security architecture
The State of the Union speech saw the Commission president outline what sound like grand plans for European security, but big questions remain unanswered. Read More
Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon’s Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces
The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country. Read More
Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood, scientists say
Researchers said the flood was caused by a “compound crisis” shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played…
Latest news bulletin | September 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport?
A new Greenpeace study has found that fares have risen in 14 European capitals since 2023, with some cities seeing prices climb by more than 50% – although public transport…
Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be ‘hostile act’
Trump on Wednesday warned he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he judged the bloc’s intentions to be unfavourable, while leaving the door open if they were not. Read…
Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case
Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling.…
Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history
In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan’s presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on…