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There have been more than 39,000 cases of human trafficking recorded in Europe in the past two decades, according to the latest data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Between 2002 and 2022, 85% of victims were adults, especially between the ages of 30 and 38, while…
Published on 09/03/2026 – 17:36 GMT+1 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy imports, citing rising energy prices across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Oil prices have surpassed $100 (€87) per barrel for the first time since August 2022, threatening to push…
Published on 09/03/2026 – 16:44 GMT+1 Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been accused of trying to manipulate Italy’s next general election in 2027 through a controversial overhaul of the electoral system. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Her conservative government wants to introduce a new law that would guarantee a parliamentary majority to…
As high costs continue to affect industries and economic competitiveness, the European Commission plans to protect its heavy industry from rising electricity prices by considering changes to national taxes, network charges and carbon costs, a document discussed by EU leaders and seen by Euronews reveals. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Energy-intensive industries such…
Published on 09/03/2026 – 14:59 GMT+1 Washington and Beijing are both trying to weaken Europe because it constitutes an “unknown variable” in their power struggle, France’s foreign minister said on Monday, urging the European Union to stop doubting itself and assert itself on the global stage. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “The main…
Published on 09/03/2026 – 14:20 GMT+1 The European Union shouldn’t shy away from a trade war with China if it wants to avoid deindustrialisation, according to a report published Monday by the bloc’s foreign-policy think tank, the European Union Institute for Security Studies. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The report argues that confrontation…
For Brussels, this conflict is not a distant foreign policy matter but a direct threat to the European Union’s stability. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect energy supplies and increase the risk of sharp rises in gas and oil prices. The situation also heightens concerns about cyber threats, terrorism,…
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Maud Zaba Published on 09/03/2026 – 10:32 GMT+1•Updated 10:33 If you ever wondered whether young Europeans tend to vote for political parties on the left more than the right, the answer might be neither way. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Across the EU’s five largest member states, the majority of…
Ahead of the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on Monday, Greek Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Euronews that the EU is “being tested” as the situation in the Middle East remains deeply problematic and highly uncertain, leaving energy markets in turmoil. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “Energy is going to be a…
Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europeans are today pushing for diplomacy and de-escalation amid signs that the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling further, with targets on both sides of the conflict widening to include civilian infrastructure – including key energy sites. Bahrain’s state oil…
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