Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll
Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to…
Food security is ‘at the forefront’ of everybody’s mind, Irish agriculture minister says
Martin Heydon, Irish agriculture minister, speaks to Europe Today ahead of the EU ministers’ vote on the EU’s fertiliser plan, describing it as a “very decisive clear action to support…
Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, new data shows
The June heatwaves would have been “virtually impossible” without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said. Read More
Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels?
A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling. Read More
New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano’, dies aged 78
The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78. Read More
How can the EU make sure you don’t run out of green energy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the…
Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade
The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of…
Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements
Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet…
Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push…
UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities
Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism. Read More