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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…
Published on 09/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 The escalating crisis in the Middle East directly threatens Europe’s stability and security. The EU has already activated several emergency mechanisms, but the US-Iran war requires increased EU preparedness, particularly given the lack of a unified European military force. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Similar to the…
Crowds gathered in the streets across Europe on Sunday to mark international women’s day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Women protested against violence, for better access to gender-specific health care, equal pay and other issues in which they don’t get the same treatment as men.…
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