Europe Today EU ‘should not’ look to Russia for energy relief, Dombrovskis says Exclusive: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Russia is milking the crisis in the Middle East for energy profits – and the EU will not ease on its sanction regime for cheaper oil or gas flows. 22/05/2026
Europe News Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in 'obtuse' deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate budget talks. 20/05/2026
Europe Today Lange: ‘We have other countermeasures ready’ if US disrespects EU deal EU lawmakers approved the controversial Turnberry Agreement after Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on European cars. EU trade chief Bernd Lange called it Europe’s best shield against Trump-era trade shocks, while warning the bloc remains vulnerable to sudden White House moves. 20/05/2026
Europe News Spain keeps tilting right under Pedro Sánchez's progressive push A regional vote in Andalusia points to a rightward shift in Spanish politics, despite Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s international push to position the country at the centre of progressive politics. 18/05/2026
Europe News Spanish row fuels north–south tensions ahead of tough EU budget talks Spain is at the centre of a political storm after conservative politicians across Europe accused Madrid of using EU money to pay for pensions. Madrid denies it but the damage may be done as tough budget talks get underway. 15/05/2026
Europe News Syrian FM calls for 'comprehensive security framework' with Israel Al-Shaibani calls for a return to the 1974 security agreement between Israel and Syria and demands the withdrawal from territories seized. Remarks coincide with high-level political dialogue between Damascus and Brussels. 13/05/2026
Europe Today 'Forcing returns will lead to chaos in Syria,' Al-Shaibani says Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected. 13/05/2026
Europe News EU's Kos sets July deadline for Ukraine accession clusters The Enlargement Commissioner has set a July deadline to open all of Ukraine’s accession clusters, urging member states to speed up the process. Newly appointed Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is set to play a key role. 11/05/2026
The Europe Conversation 'EU ready to talk with US, but cannot erase rules,' trade chief says After months of pressure from the US, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews that Brussels has agreed to open a “digital dialogue” with Washington. Still, US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium remain. 30/04/2026
Europe News EU vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ for industry after China threats In an interview with Euronews, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the European Union would stand its ground after China threatened retaliatory measures over plans to strengthen the bloc’s industrial policy. 30/04/2026
Europe News Magyar says EU money to arrive in Hungary 'soon' after Brussels trip Hungary’s incoming prime minister hailed "productive" meetings in Brussels as he races to unlock billions in EU funding ahead of a summer deadline. Commission President von der Leyen vows to keep working together. 29/04/2026
Europe News Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to access cash Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era. 29/04/2026
Europe Today Europe can't 'rule out' a war with Russia, says Sanna Marin Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin believes Europe is "vulnerable" without Ukraine and demands the EU to build its "own" military capabilities and increase European nuclear deterrence. 22/04/2026
Europe News Orbán to skip his last EU summit after bruising electoral defeat The tradition in Brussels states that departing leaders are paid homage by their peers and given a goodbye token when they attend their last summit. Not for Orbán as he is now expected to skip the gathering. 15/04/2026
Europe Today 'Trump needs a better deal than Obama,' says former US envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams, former US Special Representative for Iran, said in an exclusive interview with Europe Today that Benjamin Netanyahu “will follow” whatever US President Donald Trump decides regarding the war with Iran. 15/04/2026
12 minutes with Wars are 'failure of members, not UN' - General Assembly President The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress. 10/04/2026
Europe News Orbán or Magyar: EU braces for veto politics or a cautious reset As Hungarians head to the polls on Sunday, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though Brussels remains cautious about both. 10/04/2026
12 minutes with Kurdish Iranian opposition: The Iranian regime is 'not trustworthy' Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators. 31/03/2026
Europe Today Lebanese minister calls for Israel talks to avert catastrophe Lebanese justice minister warns of 'dramatic' situation in the country as Israeli floats extended buffer zone on its southern border. Nassar calls for diplomacy to avert a catastrophe as he lashes at Hezbolahh for sabotaging diplomatic efforts by not laying down weapons. 31/03/2026
Belgium Hungarian minister's alleged Russia leaks highlight EU weaknesses Alleged leaks to Russia highlight the EU's weak points as information gets increasingly weaponised. Without clear protocols in place, diplomats see mix of legal, smaller coalitions and closer formats as ways to counter risks. 26/03/2026