Published on 11/06/2026 – 15:21 GMT+2 British Secretary of Defence John Healey resigned from office on Thursday, citing shortcomings in the government’s defence spending plans. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a letter addressed to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Healey criticised funding for the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and said he…

As the European Union extends its carbon market to buildings and road transport, the European Council and European Parliament have agreed to strengthen a financial tool designed to stabilise new carbon costs for heating and fuel due to kick in in 2028. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The deal reached by the EU…

“Decisions on who has access are for the host countries to make,” European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews’ flagship morning programme, Europe Today, responding to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting both fans and team officials ahead of the World Cup which has already resulted in border control incidents.…

Faced with rising energy costs, geopolitical instability and mounting pressure on Europe’s power grids, the European Commission wants to make electricity taxation more favourable than natural gas in a bid to lower bills, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The measure would be a partial response to…

While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?

Good morning. Angela Skujins with your Thursday newsletter, where dollar signs are beaming from all corners of the bloc. But before we get into the money weeds, it is a mammoth day for international football fans. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Blow the whistle. The 2026 FIFA World Cup — a competition billed…

Published on 11/06/2026 – 7:58 GMT+2•Updated 8:04 Also on today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Euronews’ Maria Tadeo reports live from Luxembourg, where the Eurogroup, the body bringing together the finance ministers of the eurozone, is meeting. Exclusive interview with Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis. Euronews’ Adnan Leal hits the streets of Brussels…

Published on 10/06/2026 – 10:34 GMT+2•Updated 14:54 They say hospitality begins at home, and Brussels is putting that to the test this week. European leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for the EU-Republic of Korea summit. Meanwhile, their northern neighbours…

Germany’s offshore wind energy expansion is progressing only slowly. Yet after phasing out nuclear power, the country has effectively put all its eggs in one basket. For too long, Germany remained dependent on imports of fossil fuels. However, Russia has now been ruled out as an energy supplier due to…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa and with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung celebrated the signing of new a digital trade agreement at a ceremony in Brussels on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The event marked the EU and South Korea’s 11th summit, with everything from…