The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a legislative change that could see asylum seekers arriving in the European Union transferred to unrelated countries before their claims are processed. The change in the “safe third country” concept, included in the Asylum Procedure Regulation (APR), removed the requirement for a link between…

Should the European Union pick up the phone and call Vladimir Putin? It depends on who you ask. The idea of re-engaging diplomatically with the Kremlin as part of the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine has sharply divided the 27 member states, with some in favour, others…

The European Commission has strong reservations about the Spanish government’s announcement that it will grant legal status to about 500,000 irregular migrants, three EU officials told Euronews, worried it could conflict with the European Union’s current policy. The decision was announced at the end of January and affects people who…

Published on 10/02/2026 – 10:18 GMT+1•Updated 10:19 The European Union remains the least corrupt region globally, but anti-corruption efforts have largely stalled over the past decade, according to Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released on Tuesday. The global average has fallen to a new low of 42, while the…

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn writing from Brussels. Welcome to Tuesday. EU leaders are raising the stakes ahead of their informal gathering on Thursday, with both European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron unveiling separate pitches for a major overhaul of Europe’s economic doctrine over…

Published on 10/02/2026 – 7:45 GMT+1•Updated 8:02 On today’s show: Our EU Editor Maria Tadeo reports from Strasbourg on the reactions to Ursula von der Leyen’s letter pitching a “two-speed Europe”. Interview with Member of the European Parliament Riho Terras from the European People’s Party Group. Live connection with Euronews…

Published on 09/02/2026 – 19:45 GMT+1•Updated 19:48 Ursula von der Leyen has suggested countries willing to work on economic matters should go ahead in smaller groups if unanimity cannot be found ahead of a key summit focused on bolstering the European economy squeezed between the US and China. The head…

With just over two months remaining before the Hungarian parliamentary elections, the campaign has entered a new phase with both sides intensifying their pledges. Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, in office with an absolute majority for almost 16 years, faces a serious challenge from Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party, in the lead in…

Published on 09/02/2026 – 17:00 GMT+1 ++++ EMBARGO UNTIL 5 PM ++++ A lack of clarity over how public funds will be tracked is among concerns raised by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) about the European Union’s upcoming long-term agricultural budget. The ECA, which is the guardian of EU…

The price cap on Russian oil, one of the Western allies’ leading initiatives to squeeze Moscow’s war chest, might have its days numbered. In a new package of sanctions, the European Commission has proposed a complete ban on the provision of maritime services to tankers carrying Russian crude, regardless of…